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Little Pig, Little Pig

For Teachers 1st
First graders compare versions of the Three Little Pigs.  In this comparison lesson, 1st graders read several version of the Three Little Pigs and compare the situations, characters, settings, solutions, emotions and costumes.  Students...
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Thanksgiving At Plymouth

For Teachers 1st
First graders engage in a holiday celebration of Thanksgiving. They read a play "Thanksgiving At Plymouth" to give the lesson context. The teacher could incorporate costumes and props for a holiday production. After the play they can...
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The Superheroes of Public Land Management

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study public land management agencies and their missions. They research a management agency, design a superhero to represent the agency and describe the skills and training needed to manage public lands. They include the...
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Its All In The Delivery

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of different words and how they are used in specific texts. They develop scripts based upon readings and then design props and costumes to act out the new text. Students read to one another using the...
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State History Acting and Podcasting

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in a play. In this historical figures lesson, students choose a person from history and take on their role. Students research the character, create historically accurate costumes and work in groups to prepare a...
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Explore Elizabeth I

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the events of a coronation and how people dress for a special event.  In this key events lesson, students view pictures of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth I.  Students discuss special occasion and dress up.  Students...
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Vermilionville

Mardi Gras Elementary

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards
You don't have to visit Vermilionville to experience the Cajun traditions of Mardi Gras. After examining pictures and hearing stories about these colorful traditions, learners create their own Courir de Mardi Gras masks.
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Matilda - Miss Trunchbull

For Teachers 3rd - 7th Standards
How would you react to the Trunchbull if she was your teacher? This is the focus of an activity that has readers imagining and then acting out their reactions to various Trunchball scenarios in the story.
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University of Northern Iowa

Clothing

For Teachers 5th - 12th
As part of an investigation of the folk traditions of their area, class members research the articles of clothing worn at earlier times, the fibers and materials, and the machinery used to produce these items. In addition, class members...
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Fish Fashion 101

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore fish anatomy. In this fish anatomy and adaptation lesson, students define and identify the location of fish body parts. Students add these parts of a fish's anatomy to a life-sized fish costume worn by a student. ...
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Symbolism in the Beijing Opera

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine examples of symbolism represented in the Beijing Opera. They analyze the uses of color in symbolism.
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What Is Happening To My Species?

For Teachers K - 5th
Students select and research an animal that lives in the rainforest of Manu, Peru. They watch and discuss a video, create masks and costumes to role-play various rainforest animals, conduct research, and write a short story of their...
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An Analysis of "The Oxcart"

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read the play "The Oxcart" in its English form. After examining the author's life and works, they are given a part as one of the characters to act out the play. They dress in full costumes and acquire the correct props in...
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Shopping

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ESL worksheet, students role play that they are shopping with a friend. One students plays the costumer and the other plays the store employee.
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Meet the People In Your Neighborhood

For Teachers 1st
First graders recognize various occupations and their roles in the community. In this communities lesson, 1st graders read the story I Stink and view a Powerpoint presentation of "Community Helpers." Students create a costume to...
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Bringing Historical Figures Alive

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students research a famous American from a specific era.  In this American history lesson, students choose a famous person from a time period chosen by the teacher, write a short report, prepare a speech, plan a PowerPoint presentation,...
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Digital Fairytale

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students write a fairytale. In this writing and illustration lesson, students read and study fairytales. Students discuss the characteristics of a fairytale and then work in groups to write their own fairytale. Students divide their...
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Ocean's 4

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students create a video about their oceanography unit where they role-play various animals from the ocean. For this oceanography lesson, students create a paper mural and then costumes for the animals. Students role-play the animals and...
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Make Your Own Presidential Museum

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students create presidential presentations. In this presidential lesson plan, students research a president and create their own museum presentation for that president. They create a script or brochure and make costumes.
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New York City Department of Education

Egypt

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This six-week unit encompasses all subjects with a focus study on world history and the development of ancient civilizations. As gifted and talented students dive into the interesting yet challenging topic of Egypt, they think critically...
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Find a Pattern: Problem-Solving

For Students 4th - 5th
In this finding patterns worksheet, students read the word problem about costume costs and study the graph. Students then follow the steps of understand, plan, solve, and look back to find the pattern.
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Posing for Rembrandt

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students consider the elements of costuming and posing in Rembrandt's work. They collect various costumes and experiment with poses in the theme of the painting "Night Watch". Students take photographs of poses and write accompanying...
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Chinese Opera

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Young scholars study Chinese opera by sketching pictures of Chinese opera characters and musical instruments. They watch the film A Night at the Peking Opera, noting the elaborate costuming, the sparse staging, and the highly developed...
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Making Up is Hard to Do

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine the art of makeup. Students work in pairs to create a costume and make-up that will evoke a chosen literary character. They perform a short scene for the class, revealing the character's unique qualities.

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