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What's Integrity?

For Teachers 6th - 12th

Students explore both questions in relation to Steve Iams's writings about the subjects. They explain why self-discipline is central to the life of a Peace Corps Volunteer and define integrity and explain its application to their own...

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Once Upon a Word

For Teachers 6th - 12th

Students explore the derivations and usage of common slang terms. Through internet research and discussion, students consider the Latin and Greek roots of contemporary slang terms. Groups complete an etymology chart documenting their...

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Exploring Descriptive Language With Different Parts of Speech

For Teachers 5th - 8th

Students practice experiencing writing with appropriate language and incorporating the eight parts of speech. They assess that many words have multiple functions when used in different contexts. Each student free writes in response to a...

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Connecting Poetry with Philanthropy

For Teachers 7th - 9th

Students use their knowledge of philanthropy and poetic conventions to write original poetry about philanthropic giving. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students write poetry based on philanthropy using poetic conventions....

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Notorious Confusables

For Students 6th - 7th

In this confusing words activity, students complete a ten question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about easily confused words. From two similar words, students choose the correct answer.

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Extreme Work Makeover

For Teachers 7th - 9th

Students revise paragraphs for effective word choice. In this effective word choice lesson, students analyze a paragraph for purpose, audience, development, and conventions. Students identify commonly overused words and...

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Arab Contributions to Science

For Teachers 8th - 12th

Students study Arab science and the origin of the modern scientific method. In this science lesson plan students fill in their own House of Wisdom books.

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The Meaning of Community

For Teachers 6th - 8th

Students describe the word community as it applies to Fairfax County, Virginia. In groups, they brainstorm a list of words that are needed to have a strong community. They use the internet to assess the quality of life in the county...

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When Electronics Are No Longer Useful to Us: Disposing Responsibly

For Teachers 4th - 6th

Students discover ways to recycle electronics. Through discussion and research, they identify ways in which electronics that are improperly disposed can be harmful to the environment. Students explore how to responsibly dispose of...

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Connecting Poetry with Philanthropy

For Teachers 6th - 8th

Students examine the different types of poetic conventions. They write a poem about philanthropy using these conventions. They illustrate their poem with artwork of their choice.

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Guess What It Is?

For Teachers 3rd

Third graders write and present a descriptive 'powergraph' that describes a secret object using prior knowledge of adjectives, clustering graphic organizers, and presentation skills. Authors read powergraphs and classmates 'Guess What It...

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Hyperbole

For Teachers 3rd - 5th

Students define the term hyperbole and determine when it is appropriate to use hyperboles in writing. They work in pairs to develop short stories and poems with examples of hyperboles.

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In The Eye Of The Beholder

For Teachers 4th - 8th

Students, in groups, research Rembrandt's life and works. They find critiques of his work, as well. Each group reports their findings back to the rest of the class. Finally, they create abstract drawings and write interpretations about...

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Everyday Objects As Artwork

For Teachers 6th - 8th

Students examine everyday Chinese objects and analyze why they are considered artwork today in this multi-subject activity for Middle School. Small group colaboration is emphasized.

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Exploring County Ordinances

For Teachers 6th - 8th

Students discuss the purpose of county ordinances and view actual examples. In groups, they take the ordinances and describe how they are to protect the citizens of the county. They also discuss how interest groups affect policy making.

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GENRE STUDY: BIOGRAPHY

For Teachers 5th

Fifth graders write a poem that relates to your person. They make a poster advertising your book/person. Students find a website that relates to your book/person, print out the information and be prepared to share it with class.

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Need vs. Wants in Creating Sustainable Communities

For Teachers 9th

Ninth graders create a T chart of their needs and wants. In this environmental science lesson, 9th graders brainstorm ideas on how to create a sustainable community. They decide what they would give up and keep to make the community...

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Growing Concern

For Teachers 6th - 12th

Students will define glossary words necessary for discussing global agricultural trade and explore the issues behind the Group of 21's walkout at the September 2003 World Trade Organization meeting. They then research the agricultural...

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