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Fibers

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners examine the difference between natural and synthetic fibers. They correctly match natural and synthetic fibers by playing with fiber game cards. They work as a group to put the fibers into the correct categories.
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The Sewing Machine

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners examine the parts of the sewing machine and how to thread it. They demonstrate basic skills related to clothing and textiles. They assess their employability and discuss careers in clothing construction or crafts.
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Louisa May Alcott

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the life of author Louisa May Alcott. In groups, they analyze the book "Little Women" discovering why she worte it and identifying the characters and settings. They use the internet to examine how the books can...
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Quit Smoking-Together We Can Do It!

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore how tobacco threatens the health of smokers and non-smokers. They research smoking and second hand smoke using the Internet. Students create a Quit Smoking brochure. They present a computer slide show to describe how...
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Stamps of Approval for Women Journalists

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research, explore and analyze the history of how American women journalists have influenced major social change in the nation and the world. They visit major institution's to examine the written legacies of Abigail Adams,...
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Emperor Penguins

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading for information worksheet, learners read a one page text about Emperor penguins. Students then answer 8 true/false questions.
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Lift and Drag: Principles of Flight and the Soaring Imagination

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Learners construct models of early gas balloons and gliders. In this balloon and glider instructional activity, students create models of early gas balloons and gliders, discover how the forces of lift and drag effect aircraft in...
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Building Bridges: Living in a Diverse Society

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students participate in various activities that help them build esteem, and explore racism. In this multicultural lesson plan, Students increase their awareness of, and appreciation for, cultural differences and similarities. This...
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History Close to Home: Creating Your Own Special Museum

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students create their own museum exhibit. In this museum creation lesson plan, students research their local history so they can decide on a theme for their exhibit and what objects they will use in order to design a museum exhibit. A...
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Making Good Decisions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the "Little Planet Times" and discuss how to solve the town's problem. In this literature/problem solving lesson, students record the opinion of each of the council members and role play their position. Students...
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Higher and Higher: Amazing Skyscrapers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students brainstorm the names of skyscrapers then get into groups and create their own skyscraper.  In this architecture lesson plan students answer questions about their skyscraper after creating one. 
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Singular Nouns

For Students 2nd
In this singular nouns worksheet, 2nd graders put nouns into a chart and insert either "a" or "an" before each noun. Students write 11 nouns.
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Reading: Emperor Penguins

For Students 4th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, 4th graders read a one page text with facts about the Emperor penguin. Possessive words in the passage are in bold type. Students then answer 8 true and false questions.
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Does my career fit me?

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students create a venn diagram about the job they currently have and if they think it is what they should be doing. In this job lesson plan, students list education and job duties in a venn diagram and analyze if it is the correct job...
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Famous Peacemakers - Creating a Declaration of Peace

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students create written reports about a famous peacemaker. In this peacemaker lesson plan, students use books and the internet to research someone who is famous for creating peace in the world and write a report on it.
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Event of the Century

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students practice budgeting skills. In this event planning lesson, students plan all aspects of an event of their choosing. Students establish a budget for the event and create portfolios that document their plans.
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Life as a Lighthouse Keeper

For Students 4th - 6th
In this lighthouse worksheet, students read a one page passage titled Life As A Lighthouse Keeper and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 10 short answer questions.
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Chinese Immigration in the Mid-19th Century

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Chinese immigration lesson, students research the Chinese immigration between 1850 and 1882.
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Metis

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the Metis culture.  In this Metis living lesson plan, 4th graders read Things I did Last Summer by Martin Shulman and discuss the life of the main character, Bonnie.  Students recreate their favorite...
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Family Mealtime: Take a New Look

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students share their family mealtime experience. In this adult health lesson, students explain the benefits of eating together. They share ideas on how to make mealtime fun.
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Women in the War

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students make decisions about how best to deal with or resolve dilemmas during the Civil War. In this women in war lesson plan, students word in groups to discuss how a given dilemma could be handled. Groups elect a spokesperson to...
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The City of Ember: introduction and chapter 1

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this comprehension worksheet, students read The City of Ember introduction and chapter 1 and answer multiple choice questions about it. Students complete 14 questions.
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ESL Teacher

For Students Higher Ed
In this civics worksheet, students read a paragraph about an ESL teacher who is pregnant. They answer five true/false questions about the paragraph. Students write a paragraph describing one way to solve the problem that is presented in...
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Making Our World Better

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students research on the Internet. In this community lesson, students use various websites to find characteristics of the United States, to learn the importance of having diverse communities and to discuss what they know about the...