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Icebergs Ahead!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners examine icebergs and how they are suspended in water, why ice floats, the melting process of an iceberg, and the floating behavior of ice compared to that of a cork through a lab activity.
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Refusal Skills

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze the relationship between values and refusal skills. They review types of refusal skills: saying 'no', establishing priorities, avoiding and identify personal values. They determine to keep actions and behavior...
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LOOKING DEEPER

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars study trauma, recognize episodes that can produce it, and behaviors it can elicit. They glean an example of a potentially traumatic event. They need to think who might be traumatized and why.
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introduction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners participate in a lesson that is intended for the first days of school. They are led through introductions and how the class is organized for working on a daily basis. They sign behavior contracts and other paperwork as directed...
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Data Analysis Field Trip

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the structure and behavior of ice.
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Brief Encounters (Looking at Ourselves and Others)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners participate in a simulation in which they examine how different cultures interact with one another. In groups, they follow the behaviors for their specific group while a group of observers records their interactions. To end the...
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Fish Anatomy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify and interpret the internal anatomy of the fish. They also identify and define vocabulary for anatomical parts and anatomical functions and forms. Finally, students identify and interpret the differences in fish...
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Climate Types

For Students 6th - 8th
In this weather worksheet, students identify the type of vegetation found in particular regions across the United States. Then they list the six groups of climates in the Köppen Classification System. Students also describe the...
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Of Mice and Men: Character Chart

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this character analysis worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer on the main characters in the story Of Mice and Men. Students describe physical appearance and personality/behavior.
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Health Education: Earning Respect

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore how to earn respect. In this health lesson plan, 2nd graders summarize and demonstrate expected standards for behavior such as honesty, trustworthiness, and respect for others.
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Health Education: Bullying

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders demonstrate steps to take if someone is being bullied. For this health lesson plan, 2nd graders role play situations that call for them to sop bullying behavior. Scripts and tips are included.
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Be a "Peder-Reader" - A Discovery Activity

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students investigate millipedes. In this math and physics lesson plan, students examine the millipede's physical structure and characteristics by observing its behavior in given activities. Pupils will hypothesize whether they think the...
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Character Chart: Of Mice and Men

For Students 7th - 9th
In this character chart worksheet, students examine the characters depicted in the novel Of Mice and Men. Students examine the characters physical appearance, personality and behavior.
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News to the Core Reported by Very Special Students

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students create news articles that help them build their knowledge, skills, and academic confidence. In this special education lesson, students use previous knowledge to write a newsletter and demonstrate their understanding of various...
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"I am determined to prove a villain" Richard III, Shakespeare, and the Creation of Villains

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Pupils create a list of historical and fictional figures to identify their villainous behaviors and qualities. In this Shakespeare lesson, students discuss historical and fictional villains and their common characteristics. Pupils read...
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Anti-Bullying Role Plays

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students act out anti-bullying role plays. For this anti-bullying lesson, students act out 3 different role plays that identify the victim, ally, and bystanders. They discuss the behavior and characteristics of bullies. 
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Stocking Stuffers

For Teachers Pre-K - 4th
Students stuff Christmas stockings. In this Christmas activity lesson, students receive candy based on their classroom behavior. A game, a song, a craft, and a recipe are all included with the lesson to complement the theme.
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Researching Using Books

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate researching techniques by exploring their library. In this literature references instructional activity, students identify the different types and genres of books that are readily available at their local library as...
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!: Manners Discussion

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students have a class discussion about appropriate behaviors and manners.  For this manner lesson, students read the book entitled Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and discuss the events within the book.  Students recognize...
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Observation Hike

For Teachers K - 12th
Students participate in an observational hike to study the natural surroundings.  In this observational hike lesson, students hike through a state park and observe the plant and animal life.  Students learn about appropriate...
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Pushing Through Learning Difficulties

For Teachers K - 10th
Parents might find that teaching special needs children at home can be incredibly beneficial.
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Discovering New Species

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners identify animals observed by Lewis and Clark while evaluating the animal's habitat and describing the animal's behavior. Students construct a food web mobile to illustrate the animal's position in the food web in the 19th...
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THE LION AND THE MOUSE

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students listen to a story about different types of animals and explore how they all need each other, just like people do.
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What Qualified George Washington to be President?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create a list of characteristics, qualifications, and skills that make an effective President of the United States. They determine what qualificatons George Washington posessed that made him the right choice for President of the...