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Government Agencies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are taught that there is more to executive branch of the federal government than the president and cabinet. They identify in pairs the names and fucntions of different departments under the executive branch of federal...
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Religion and Fundamentalism

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils study the differences and similarities between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism using a handout containing a diagram. They determine what fundamentalism is and how it is different from the original intentions of different...
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Intro to 9/11

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students brainstorm facts that they can recall about 9/11 using a word web of the 5w's/ They create a book in pairs of 9/11 making a page for one fact they comprehend and one thing that they wonder about. Students listen to songs about...
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Timeline of 9/11

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore the series of events that cumulated in the events of September 11, 2001. They understand the importance of the events of September 11, 2001 and the effect on US history. They createa timeline utilizing photos and visual...
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Everyday Heroes

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students view a video on September 11, they discuss their emotions and reactions after viewing the tape. They discuss and analyze the different definitions of a hero in the context of September 11 and their own lives. Students write...
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Terrorism and General Information about September 11, 2001

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students view a variety of pictures from September 11, 2001 either online or a slideshow. They discuss how the pictures make them feel and then complete a KWL chart highlighting what they already know about 9/11, and what they would like...
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The Viking Legends - In the Beginning

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students listen to a broadcast with two stories on a radio that deals with Viking legends: The Building of the Wall and a creation story similar to Genesis. They discuss each story, write a short scene from one of the stories and then...
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Grammar Exercises

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this grammar worksheet, students find the words that complete each sentence correctly. The exercises are intended to correct sentence structure and increase proper word usage.
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Sliding Pennies

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students demonstrate a proper low level slide. In this sliding lesson plan, students play a game using polyspots and pennies. The students practice sliding in order to pick up one penny.
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Coyote and Anansi

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the structure of folktales. In this coyote and Anansi lesson, students discuss the attributes of folktales as they read versions of tales featuring coyote and Anansi. Students collaborate to write and perform their own...
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Local Heroes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate heroes in their community by presenting a story of a true hero to their class.  In this storytelling lesson, students interview a local person who has performed a heroic deed and create a presentation with...
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Happy Food Song

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students learn a song. In this food lesson, students learn the Happy Food Song. Students are given a food model and identify their food. Students sing the song with motions.
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Using Words to Work Things Out

For Teachers K
Students listen as teacher reads Words Are Not For Hurting, and answer questions about the content. Students discuss how to prevent arguments and work disagreements out with words. Students watch a puppet show that promotes discussion as...
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Getting to Know You

For Teachers K
Students explore the concept of communication. In this communication lesson, students create collages featuring their likes and dislikes. Students present the collages to their classmates. 
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Writing: A Lesson Plan on Beginnings

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners rewrite the beginning of a story. For this writing lesson, students read stories from Spooky South by S.E. Schlosser in order to gain exposure to different ways to begin a story. Then, learners chose one of the three techniques...
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Keeping the Past Alive

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read about the oral histories of West Africa and complete related activities. In this oral histories instructional activity, students read about the importance of oral customs in African cultures. Students interview a family...
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Art Ideas for Your Adopted Tree

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students honor an adopted tree with artwork. For 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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Values and Beliefs

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create a poster containing details about a value or belief of the Medieval times.  In this values and beliefs of Medieval times lesson, students study the Apostles Creed and discuss its purpose.  Students then work in...
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Family and Friends

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine the importance of family, investigate sharing time with family and participate in a family experiment.  In this family lesson students over a one week period sit down to dinner with their families and make...
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Deshawn's Days

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students read about a boy while exploring poetry.  In this poetry lesson, students discuss how Deshawn's neighborhood and family are described.
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Strong Bones, Healthy Family

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students identify the risks associated with osteoporosis. In this adult health lesson, students compare their current calcium intake versus what they need daily. They recommend ways to prevent this disease.
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Clay Sculpture: Relationships

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore art history by conducting an in-class activity. In this sculpting lesson, students examine previously created art sculptures in a textbook. Students utilize clay, sculpting tools and grey paper to create their own...
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New england (1780-1820): Dress, Dance and Games

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Pupils examine and discuss nineteenth century clothing and compare it to contemporary styles. After writing paragraphs describing the clothing styles, they play games from the period. For homework, they create their own games to play the...
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I'm Tellin'!: Kids Bringing Folktales Alive

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students participate in a reading lesson that works on social and academic skills. They increase reading comprehension with direct instruction with the group reading of a folktale. Then students research their own stories to tell.

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