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Mouse

For Teachers 1st
First graders are exposed to a variety of texts that deal with mice. The use of the library is recommended to saturate the classroom with available books. Young students work in groups with the help of the teacher to define traits and...
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European Agriculture

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars make inferences on how physical geography affected the development of early civilizations and come up with solutions to global issues. In this physical geography lesson plan, students compare maps of the past to maps of...
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Religion Through Language Arts & History

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners explore the principal religions which are alive today: Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and the Philosophies of the Chinese. They determine that there are scientific explanations for many of the subjects that...
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Dealing With Diabetes

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students read a story about a teen with diabetes. They research diabetes and glucose. They compare and contrast Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
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Jazz in America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn vocabulary associated with the Swing Era. They also listen to music from the time period.
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English Vocabulary Skills: AWL Sublist 10 - Exercise 2b

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, students answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Food Environmental Quality And Health

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students focus on the issues that students face during middle childhood. They recognize the negative effects of poor nutrition and make more informed healthy decisions. They conduct further self-analysis in regards to their individual...
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Vietnam Trade Pact

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore world trade issues. In this economics instructional activity, students read "Opening Doors to Vietnam," and discuss the trade negotiations between Vietnam and the Untied States. High schoolers conduct further...
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Who vs. Whom

For Students Pre-K - 6th
In this English grammar worksheet, learners understand the differences between the usage of the words "who" and "whom." Students read the definition of each and the given examples before taking the online interactive...
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On the Playground

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars comprehend various situations by addressing real life dilemmas. They work together and collaborate to set goals and prioritize their view. Students talk about their options in solving the problem in an effective manner.
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Rural America in Transition

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the changes in rural America in an economic sense. In groups, they research the problems rural areas face in the 21st century. They examine the economic policies in effect and how they help or hurt rural America.
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Going West

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine the lives of early pioneers who traveled west for better opportunities. They listen to story "Josafina and the Story Quilt", and discuss hardships encountered by traveling families. Students then complete research and...
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Keys and Webs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore and classify organisms found in a Rocky Mountain Ecosystem. Through discussions, students examine the effects upon an ecosystem if a component was removed or a new component was added. As a class, they survey reasons...
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Childhood Feelings

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Student explore feelings, how to deal with them and how to express feelings. For this feelings lesson, students discuss different ways they feel. Students sing songs about feelings and show actions for each feeling.
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International Response to Child Labor Issues

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine effectiveness of international response to child labor problems. Students describe problem as international community sees it, evaluate analysis and response tactics of International Labor Organization, and determine...
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National Parks in Atlantic Canada

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders research and discuss factors that have an effect on the sustainability of national park ecosystems in Canada. They examine changes in thinking that have led to new park management practices.
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Getting Ready to Become An Adult

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars participate in a problem solving activity and discuss how effective their solution was.  In this getting ready to become an adult lesson, students read Ta-ne-e-ka and use guiding questions to address the relationships...
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How Plants Help Us Breathe

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss how humans breathe and how plants help us to stay alive. In groups, they identify and label the different parts of plants and describe their functions. They compare and contrast the ways plants and animals breathe...
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American Media: Addicted to Scandal?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine media coverage of George W. Bush's refusal to answer questions regarding past illegal drug usage in the 1999 campaign. They consider the role of rumor, scandal, audience and relevance in political media coverage.
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Dating and Emotions

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explain how four areas of self-disclosure affect relationships. They evaluate their own comfort levels for self-disclosure. They identify components of communication.
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Environmental Law

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars analyze the environmental impact of pollution. They demonstrate an understanding of law, punishment and enforcement. Applying their knowledge, they create their own anti-pollution laws.
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Breadline

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the breadlines during the Great Depression. They view a short video about different country's responses to mass unemployment. They interview family members if possible who lived during the Depression.
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"A Costly Prosperity", South Carolina during World War II

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study the history of South Carolina during World War II.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders analyze the economic growth of this state through primary sources.  Students interpret many different...
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Franklin D. Roosevelt

For Students 6th - 12th
In this presidential history activity, students respond to 9 essay and short answer questions about the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt.