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The Well of Truth

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the Egyptian folktale, The Well of Truth. For this folktale lesson, 2nd graders read the tale and discuss the events from the text. Students write a diary entry from the point of view of a character in the text....
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Star Wars: Modernity and the Timelessness of Myth

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore myths through the study of multiple texts. Students use James Joyce's "Ulysses," the film "Star Wars," various Greek and Biblical myths to inform a guided discussion of myths and the common themes in these...
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Needs and Wants

For Teachers 1st
First graders recognize the difference between needs and wants.  In this treaty lesson, 1st graders chart their needs and wants to be used in making a treaty.  Students negotiate what should be in the treaty based on the...
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Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this literature worksheet, students respond to 21 short answer and essay questions about Joseph Conrad's Lord Jim. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Magnetic Energy

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this magnetic energy worksheet, students are given the formula to calculate the magnetic energy of an object. They use the formula to solve for the magnetic energy of the Earth, a geotail, the Sun, and a solar prominence given their...
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What Shapes Your Identity?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore their individual identities. For this personal identity lesson, 6th graders write biopoems using the provided template. Students share their poems and respond to the poetry shared.
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Greatest Common Divisor and Least Common Multiple

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems using the GCD and LCM. In this algebra lesson, students factor and simplify equations using the greatest common and least common factors and multiples. They factor integers in pairs.
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Music and Art of the Harlem Renaissance

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The music of the Harlem Renaissance can provide a way for students to learn about musicians like Dizzy Gillespie and Louis Armstrong.
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Humor and Iconicity in Classical Music

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Scherzo, cappricio, divertimento, and rando are all addressed in this look into humor through this classical music presentation. The slide show is very basic, but has some good background on Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, and Bach. The...
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Tool Time Song

For Teachers All
Students examine real-life tools and watch demonstrations on how to use them from a handyman. They create a song about tools and their sounds. They also identify when to use a certain tool.
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A Worm World

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars maintain a compost bin and build a worm observatory. They design experiments relating to worms and record observations in a worm journal.
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Wildlife Preservers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research endangered animal species and how they might be preserved by writing speeches to present to classmates.
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Drama Unit Skit

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students, in groups, as a culmination of a unit on drama, develop a skit that reviews the concepts taught throughout the unit. They agree on the topic and come up with a good theme and storyline. After rehearsals, they perform the skit...
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Build a Neighborhood

For Teachers K
Students build a town out of boxes in this lesson. They discuss what they know about a neighborhood. They each design a home or apartment building. The class then combines their homes paying special attention to arrangement to create a...
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Group Initiatives

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the names and qualities about members in the group. They each say their name and something about themselves. Students gather around in a circle. They listen to the teacher as he or she says the name of someone and throws...
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Canadian Olympic Fashion

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students, in groups, research a Canadian Olympic sport and design a uniform for a Canadian Olympic team.
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A Famous Person

For Students 5th - 6th
For this famous person worksheet, students read a short passage about Pablo Picasso.  Students respond to 13 short answer and 10 fill in the blank questions.
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Studying The American Musical Theatre

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the group dynamics necessary to produce an American musical in this six day lesson. Themes and characterization techniques are explored during collaborative small group research projects.
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Historical Episodes

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars choose a historical book set in the Civil War. They create a flow chart of the steps involved in producing a film. They select one scene and prepare props, costumes and setting for the scene.
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A Dash of Folk, A Pinch of Fairy Recipes for Playmaking

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students examine the importance of oral traditions while reading various fairy and folk tales. Given a piece of clay, they can mold it into any shape they want and pass it to their neighbor which keeps building the object. They use...
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Art Auction

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students participate in a variety of activities that present art history. They arrange an art auction where each student serves as auctioneer to present a favorite piece. Students keep track of their accounts and bid to buy desired...
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Designing the Careers Show

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners write a song. In this career lesson, students form groups based on occupational interests. Student groups write song lyrics about their chosen career. Learners present their songs to the class.
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Spanish-American War

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils view a video called Battling Beyond the Borders about the Spanish-American War. They discuss the role of newspapers in the war and then analyze political cartoons of the time, writing explanatory sentences about them.
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The Miracle Worker, by William Gibson

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the resilience of the human spirit as it pertains to The Miracle Worker, by William Gibson. They also explore how people with disabilities can overcome great obstacles.

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