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All About Me

For Teachers K
Students investigate how to communicate about themselves and each other. In this social studies and technology lesson plan, students represent their thoughts regarding themselves and others both on paper and using "Kid Pix".
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History of Flight Timeline

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students research flight timelines and record their findings. In this flight lesson plan, students brainstorm with a KWL chart on what they want to learn about the history of flight. They then make a timeline of their findings, and...
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A Bug's Journey

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the artwork of John Baldessari that was inspired by a 16th century drawing of a beetle. They analyze a drawing of a beetle, discuss the insect's characteristics, and write a story from the perspective of a bug. Also,...
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Giants Of The Past

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners create a paper sculpture based on ancient Greek and Roman statues in the Getty Museum. For this paper sculpture lesson plan, students read the story The Mysterious Giant of Barletta by Tomie dePaola. They then make a sculpture...
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Funky Illuminated Fairy Tales

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a nameplate and an original fairy tale book using an illuminated manuscript format. In this fairy tale lesson plan, students will explain styles and techniques of illuminated manuscripts. They will also create a personal...
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Hug O' War

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discuss philanthropic behavior. In this philanthropy lesson, students read Shel Silverstein's Hug O' War and brainstorm ways of working together.
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Selfless Sam- The Drive

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discuss how to address poverty in society. For this philanthropy lesson, students read the book Sam and the Lucky Money and discuss how they would handle hunger. Students role play situations and demonstrate philanthropic acts.
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Reduce and Respect!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine how to reduce trash to help the environment. In this environment lesson, students listen to the story, The Wartville Wizard, before thinking about how they can reduce trash. They decide why it is important to reduce...
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Travels of a T-Shirt

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders recognize the natural resources used in an energy web.  In this consumerism instructional activity students identify solutions to over consumption and the impact of consumerism. 
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Great Books: Kafka's Metamorphosis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the central image of Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis and use a strong symbol in a piece of writing. In this Metamorphosis lesson, students focus on the central image of the novel in a class discussion. Students create a...
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The Play's the Thing: The Drama of Cyrano de Bergerac

For Teachers 8th
Students practice dramatic 'living' through various drama activities. In this drama lesson, students define drama, view examples of dramatic elements in Cyrano de Bergerac and Roxanne, define characterization within the dramas, study the...
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Rhythm in Language - Feel the SWAMP BEAT!

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students explore the rhythm of words. In this reading skills lesson, students read Bedtime at the Swamp and use rhythm instruments to find the cadence in the words of the story. Students listen for rhythm in other written text as they...
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I Am A Word: Words as Names

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore nouns. In this grammar lesson, students read the book If You Give a Pig a Pancake and identify the nouns in the text. Students classify the nouns under the categories of a person, place, or thing.
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In My World

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students identify base words and their inflectional forms. In this base words lesson plan, students learn how adding "ing" can change the meaning of the word, and they fill in a chart with different forms of base words.
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Theatre Lesson Plan: Finding Your Way

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify story elements in familiar stories from their lives. In this story elements lesson plan, 2nd graders act out familiar activities  by following directions. Students read a story and discuss the story elements....
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Uncovering Evidence About Objects: When Clay Sings

For Students 5th - 6th
In this uncovering evidence about objects worksheet, students read When Clay Sings, then use the data retrieval sheet to record their own research data and write a short summary.
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: Human Rights

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners use Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings as analysis on human rights. In this human rights lesson, students develop an awareness of human rights issues and explore the Universal Declaration of Human Rights using the...
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 1, Grade 5

For Students 5th
In this 5th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students read 2 fictional selections and respond to multiple choice and open-ended questions regarding the pieces. Students also read 2...
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The Mitten

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students read the book, The Mitten and make a list of animals that moved into the mitten. In this literature lesson, students discuss why we like to have nice, warm places to live, and what happens when there isn't enough space for...
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In Mr. Lincoln's Shoes

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students demonstrate basic map skills. In this US history lesson, students review cardinal directions and use a compass rose while at the same time discuss what life was like for Abraham Lincoln.
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Alternate Histories

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students create a mixed media collage. In this visual arts lesson, students look at the work of Jane Ash Poitras. They create their own collage that shows their personal and collective history and experiences. 
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Newspaper Layout

For Students 6th - 12th
For this newspaper worksheet, students follow the directions of this newspaper layout in order to create a newspaper. Students follow 5 sets of directions.
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Writing Own Tale

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read The First Strawberries and complete a character chart. In this writing a tale lesson, 3rd graders discuss viewpoints and identify character traits. Students complete character charts and write their own tale about...
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Reader's Workshop: Julius

For Teachers 1st
First graders use prior knowledge and reading strategies for the story (Julius).  In this reader's workshop instructional activity, 1st graders use elbow buddies to discuss parts of the story during guided reading.  Students...

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