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The Polar Express

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Here are some ways to include "The Polar Express" into your holiday curriculum
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Explore Brothers and Sisters throughout Literature

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Celebrate Brothers and Sisters Day on May 2, 2013 by studying sibling pairs in literature.
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Final Regents Review: The Middle Ages

For Teachers 7th - 10th
A thorough and engaging look at the Medieval time period in Europe, this presentation includes photographs of guild crests, illuminated manuscripts, and historical documents. When coupled with a class discussion on Charlemagne and the...
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A Day at the Ancient Olympics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine how athletes from various ancient Greek city-states behaved at the Olympic Games. They conduct Internet research, take notes on a worksheet, and write a screenplay for a television drama about the Olympic Games...
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Collaborative Drawings

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners create a collaborative drawing. In this cooperation skills lesson, students are divided into small groups and are given art supplies. Learners decide on a topic for their illustration and create the drawing on large paper....
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Celebrate Kwanzaa in the United States

For Teachers K
Students explore and study the celebration of Kwanzaa in which African-Americans remember their heritage and remind people of the importance of sharing with family and friends. They participate in a chant about the seven continents and...
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Writing (and Rewriting!) History

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers differentiate between fiction and non-fiction, discuss historical fiction, which combines both genres, choose historical novel from list and read independently, and write original short stories that combine elements of...
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If I Were President?

For Teachers K - 8th
Students are ushered into the Oval Office with our patriotic Presidents Day activities. In this civics lesson plan, students explore the presidency as they research an American president and participate in up to 11 activities.
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Lesson Six Where People Live

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students investigate where people live. In this early geography lesson, students read Make Way for Ducklings! by Robert McCloskey and then discuss what neighborhoods are as they identify them on landscape picture maps.
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Chinese New Year Celebration

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students prepare for the Chinese New Year and celebrate. They assist in planning and preparing for the celebration. Students work together cooperatively in small and large groups. They discuss the symbol "fu", good luck, when hung upside...
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We Are Family

For Teachers K
Students participate in a class discussion about their family structures. Students also discuss the family diversity of their peers and others in the world. They investigate family habits, family history, values and traditions their...
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Naguib Mahfouz

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous leaders activity, students read a passage about Naguib Mahfouz  and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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December

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students create snowflake similes, Kwanzaa plaques, menorah banners, and more for the month of December. In this December activities lesson plan, students also analyze characters in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
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Magnificent Mythology

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research Greek mythology and explore mythological references. In this Greek mythology lesson, 6th graders view a PowerPoint about Greek mythology and read myths and their characteristics. Students discuss the relevancy of...
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Madonna

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Madonna and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Make Your own Treasure Hunt!

For Teachers Pre-K - 4th
Students participate in a variety of treasure hunts to promote critical thinking skills. In these problem solving lessons, students go on a photo hunt, scavenger hunt, clue hunt, and map hunt, looking for specific treasures.
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Giving

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Learners analyze the true meaning of giving in this three part lesson. First, the students make a fanciful wish for a loved one. Second, they learners make hand-made presents such as stepping-stones for the school garden, Finally,...
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Famous Figures in History

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate famous people in U.S. history. In this American history lesson, students read about famous people such as Helen Keller and Einstein. Students think of ways they might become famous.