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4 Steps to Road Safety

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students identify the "4 Steps for Kids" and how they can stay safer. In this important rules lesson, students take measurements and refer to a chart to identify their Safety Seat Number.  Students also discuss safety rules their...
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Numeral Recognition, Matching and Writing

For Teachers K - 1st
Students recognize numerals.  In this numeral recognition lesson, students count from one to twenty.  They identify numbers when given in and out of sequence.  Students count the number of objects in a given picture.  Finally, they write...
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Multicultural Sun, Moon, and Star Activities

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research the multicultural stories and artistic representations of the Sun, Moon, and stars. In this multicultural space lesson plan, students discuss the symbols and stories for the sun in various cultures. Students construct a...
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December Holidays Vocabulary Maze

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this holiday vocabulary worksheet, students answer the clues and look for the answer in the maze. Students answer 15 different clues about the holidays.
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December Holidays Spelling

For Students 5th - 6th
In this December holidays spelling learning exercise, students read 15 clues, then fill in missing letters to spell December holiday words. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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December Holidays Multiple Choice

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this holidays activity, students identify holiday vocabulary words by choosing the correct answer from multiple choice questions. Students complete 15 questions.
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Out of the Mud

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the impact the automobile had on Iowans and their ways of life.  In this technology lesson plan, 11th graders research how Iowans promoted "Good roads" and the reasons for paving roads. 
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Thanksgiving missing words puzzle

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Thanksgiving instructional activity, students fill in the missing words to the paragraph about Thanksgiving. Students complete 6 missing words.
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Art Ideas for Your Adopted Tree

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students honor an adopted tree with artwork. In this adopted tree lesson, students find a tree in their neighborhood. They follow the tree throughout the year, keep notes, draw sketches, take photos and rubbings. They make artwork...
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Classrooms: Then and Now

For Teachers K - 1st
Students look at schoolhouses from the past. In this comparative analysis lesson, students visit a one room school house and look at the tools used for learning. Students then compare the schoolhouse of the past to the schoolhouse of today.
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The most commonly misspelled words in English

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the different misspelled words in the English language. In this English lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students write an email to their teacher about what they have read.
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Now You're Speaking My Language; Deciphering the Symbols of Early Civilizations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore early attempts at written language. For this early civilizations lesson, students investigate first attempts at written communication. Among the civilizations covered are Mayan, Greek, and Egyptian.
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The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students explore holidays by participating in class singing activities. In this Thanksgiving history lesson, students discuss the importance of Thanksgiving Day and read several poems which discuss the history of Thanksgiving. Students...
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Homeschooling Chronicles - Snow Days

For Teachers 1st - 6th
A homeschooling family can take advantage of snow days for both fun and educational opportunities.
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Understanding Chinese Culture Through Reading

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students examine the Chinese culture. They discuss the Chinese zodiac, identify their animal on the zodiac, listen to a Chinese folktale, and write an essay reflection on the Chinese zodiac or Chinese culture.
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Madonna of the Trail and the National Road

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to historic roads and trails leading to Indiana, running through Indiana, and beyond.
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Math is Beautiful: Tessellation

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students examine patterning in Chinese and Japanese artwork prior to creating their own tessellations using styrofoam plates in this creative cross-curricular lesson for upper-elementary/middle level classrooms.
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Cows on Parade

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use assorted drawing materials and sheets from a cow shaped pad to create a unique, bright, colorful cows.
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The Dory Story

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Learners research the basics of Parliament and the government by using an internet site which has Dory the fish meeting different people involved in the parliment.
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Bell Live! The Great Lakes: A Superior Adventure

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students participate in a virtual field trip to Lake Superior. In groups, they perform experiments in which test the level of toxins and bacteria in the water. They also watch video segments life in the lake and discuss their observations.
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Race and Political Representation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore different perspectives dealing with race and politics.
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Anasazi/Mesoamerican/Andean: Time and Cultural Passages

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders role play the position of someone in one of six different civilization groups. They research the group's development, advancement and fall of their civilization. They create a presentation to share the information with...
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Correlating Atmospheric Data Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners make and test hypotheses about atmospheric data collected aboard the NOAA ship Ronald H. Brown research cruise.
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The Heritage of a Pioneer Quilt

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students discuss and view how the first quilts were made. They compare modern quilts to ones of the past. They create a quilt pattern by using math and creative thinking.

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