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Faces of the Family
Students and teachers share their individual concept of families to begin the lesson. As they read different pieces of literature, they keep a journal of the activities and problems each main character gets into. To end the lesson,...
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Chocolate Fever
Fourth graders read and interpret each chapter of the book in small groups through various exercises. Vocabulary lists are given, as well as rubrics, quizzes and activity sheets. Students create their own PowerPoint presentations to...
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M & Ms in a Bag
Young scholars make predictions about the number and colors of M&M's in a snack size package. They create an Excel spreadsheet to record the data from their small group's bag, create a graph of the data, and discuss the variations...
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Drawing with Wire
Students identify visual arts by examining visual models. In this art analysis lesson, students discuss the history of Keith Haring by researching information on the Internet. Students view images showing Keith Haring's work and...
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School Yard Park/Ecosystem
Fifth graders observe and categorize different sections of a park and it's ecosystem. For this categorizing lesson plan, 5th graders collect different facets of nature from a nearby park (without disturbing the ecosystem). They map,...
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Classification
Learners explore classification. In this science lesson plan, students observe various apples, contrasting them, and classifying the apples based on structure and color.
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DOWNHILL DISCOVERIES
Students studykinetic energy, friction, drag and acceleration by relating it to the Winter Olympics. In this physical properties lesson students create tracks and determine how the course conditions affect bobsled, luge and...
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Senior Historians
Third graders interview seniors to see what Boise, Idaho was like in the past. In this Idaho lesson plan, 3rd graders come up with interview questions and they meet with a senior "historian." They write about what they learned from this...
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Life in Plymouth - Pilgrim Study Unit
Students write a timeline showing significant events in the Plymouth Colony that occurred between 1621 and 1628. They define and illustrate key vocabulary words which are imbedded in this lesson plan. This simple activity is designed to...
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Time Story Problems
First graders solve story problems using an analog clock. In this time story problems instructional activity, 1st graders complete word problems on elapsed time and discuss their solutions.
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A FOREST'S PLACE IN OREGON
Young scholars engage in a lesson to find the purpose for the forests of Oregon. The role of the forest is researched according to different geographic perspectives. The information is portrayed in graphs and presented by group members...
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Mystery Words - Part Two - School Terms
Learners increase their vocabularies with the mystery words activity. In this vocabulary lesson, students solve the mystery words using clues.
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Attract or Repel?
Students explain why some objects attract and some do not. In this physics lesson plan, students investigate the magnetic properties of objects using CEENBoT. They give some important applications of magnets.
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Caterpillar Habit
Students watch a caterpillar change and become a butterfly. In this lesson about the life cycle of a caterpillar and a butterfly, students prepare and maintain the habitat of the caterpillar. Students observe the stages of the...
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Map Making/Floor Plans/Map Reading
Students apply their knowledge of scale when mapping the classroom. They determine the use of a map legend and orient a map using a compass. They create the classroom maps using transfer graph paper.
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Circles
Fifth graders investigate the concept of finding the circumference of a circle. They demonstrate why the formula works with a hands on experiment. There is detailed instructions for carrying out the technical portions of the experiment.
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Balloonautics
Students are introduced to basic aerodynamics through a discussion of thrust and drag and a hands-on activity. They examine the forces of thrust, drag, air pressure, aerodynamic shapes and Newton's Third Law Of Motion.
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Calder's Balancing Acts
Students learn the vocabulary of contemporary sculpture and distinguish between abstract and realistic sculpture, mobile and stabile, biomorphic and geometric. They write equations using Calder's mobiles
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Number Tick Tack Toe
Pupils practice basic addition and subtraction facts to twelve. They use high level thinking skills to win at the game of tick tack toe. Students review the rules to the game. They use strategy skills to master the game.
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Favorite Farm Animals
Students perform a study of farm animals and their babies. They compile a graph of their favorite farm animals. They utilize a spreadsheet worksheet which is imbedded in this plan.
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Graphing Our Favorite Candy Bars
Students use ClarisWorks to graph class' favorite candy bars on a bar graph.
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Geometry
Students are introduced to the basics of Geometry. Using cutout shapes, they identify whether they are polygons by using the properties of polygons. They practice drawing shapes they are going to be using on an everyday basis and...
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Fraction Bead Necklaces
Fifth graders explore fractions of whole numbers as they make fraction bead necklaces.
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Once in a Blue Moon
Third graders identify the phases of the moon. They use technology to access websites on the Internet dealing with the moon.