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If the World Was a Village...Examining Ethnocentrism

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine their own perceptions of world's people, compare those perceptions to real demographic data, provide definition and understanding of term "ethnocentrism," and examine their own ethnocentrism based on comparison of...
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Words That Name Feelings

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this feeling words worksheet, students read the words that describe feelings and their definitions. Students then read the descriptions and write the word from the box that tells how each person is feeling.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students identify lightning words from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer to complete definition and synonym activities. In this word study instructional activity, students discuss lighting words and read a Mark Twain quote. Students then read...
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Dodging Responsibility

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore responsibility. In this character education lesson, students review the definition of responsibility and brainstorm possible consequences of taking responsibility and not taking responsibility.  Student's thoughts...
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Introduce Vocabulary: An Earthworm’s Life

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are read An Earthworm's Life, by John Himmelman. In this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the definitions of at least three Two Tier words. As a group they discuss the meanings of the words both before and after the...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Arthur’s New Puppy

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are read Arthur's New Puppy, by Marc Brown. In this vocabulary focused instructional activity, students discover the definitions of at least three Tier Two words. They discuss the meaning of the new words, as a group, both...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Grandfather’s Journey

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are read Grandfather's Journey, by Allen Say. In this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the definitions of at least three Two Tier words. They discuss the meaning of the words, as a group, both before and after the...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Gregory, the Terrible Eater

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are read Gregory, the Terrible Eater, by Mitchell Sharmat. In this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the definitions of at least three Tier Two words. They discuss the meanings of the words, as a group, both before...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Pinkalicious

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are read Pinkalicious by Elizabeth Kann. In this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the meaning of at least three new Tier Two words. They discuss the definitions of the words both before and after the story is read....
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Introduce Vocabulary: Rap a Tap Tap

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are read Rap a Tap Tap, by Leo & Diane Dillon. In this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the definitions of at least three Tier Two words. They discuss the meanings of the words, as a group, both before and after...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Tell Me a Story, Mama

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are read Tell Me a Story, Mama, by Angela Johnson. In this vocabulary focused lesson plan, students discover the definitions of at least three Tier Two words. They discuss the meanings of the words, as a group, both before and...
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Citizenship

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read the preamble of the U.S. and Florida Constitutions. They discuss vocabulary definitions surrounding the concept of citizenship. They discuss and write about the rights and responsibilities of citizens and apply their...
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Lines and Angles

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore lines and angles. They create visual representations of lines, rays and angles by drawing them on paper and using a geoboard. On paper, 6th graders write a summary of the characteristics of their representations.
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Probability

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders participate in a lesson plan that is concerned with the mastery of math concepts related to probability. They play a math game that is an adaptation from Rock, Paper, and Scissors.
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Equivalent Pals (Fractions)

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore equivalent fractions. In groups, classmates follow instructions to tear paper into fractional parts. Students brainstorm real life items that are equivalent. They model and identify equivalent fractions using...
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A Pollution Solution- Taking Care of the Environment

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students examine the biodegradability of different brands of toilet paper in a hands-on activity. Through this activity they also discover the steps of the Scientific Method and use new terms such as hypothesis, procedure, observation,...
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Finding The Circumference Given The Radius

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students develop an understanding of pi and the relationship between the diameter, radius and circumference. After a lecture/demo, students use construction paper and a compass to solve problems using diameter, radius and circumference.
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The Lady and The Tiger

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders define ethical terms (love, honor, heroism) and defend their definitions.
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Synonymous Sharks

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students locate and read an Internet article on sharks. They write a summary of the article, and complete a Concept of Definition Map using information from the article.
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Persuasion and Figurative Language

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study and discuss definitions of metaphor, simile, and personification. In small groups, they read a section of "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" and identify those devices. The group presents their examples with the class.
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Homonyms

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students brainstorm a list of words and identify a homonym for each. They write definitions for each of the words and a sentence that uses each word. A list of common homonyms is attached.
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Air Terms: The Flash Card Game

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders define vocabulary words regarding air quality. In small groups, they match magazine pictures or create illustrations for definitions and terms, and share the flash cards with their group.
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Watch the Sky for Lightning

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify lightning in pictures from the provided Internet site. They study a definition of lightning as a form of heat energy that can be dangerous. They state and illustrate a minimum of three lightning safety rules.
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Writing a Descriptive Paragraph

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the definition of a descriptive paragraph with the class. They read an example of a descriptive paragraph and then write one of their own using one of the included ideas.

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