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Rhythm and Rhyme

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Young scholars, after talking about form, create a more focused learning space with a collective purpose.
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Bravo!!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study and experiment with rhythm and sound. In pairs, they practice reading and performing simple melodies from sheet music. Individually, they choose one piece to perform for the class.
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The 47 Loyal Retainers -- Honor and Murder in Early Modern Japan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read articles about the 47 retainer group in Japan. They discuss the importance of honor and law in early modern Japan. They develop their own opinions about how a case should have been handled and share them with the class.
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Conservation

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine how destructive fishing practices affect the health of coral reefs. They watch a Powerpoint Presentation, conduct an experiment, and in small groups create a Powerpoint Presentation.
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Can't Bayou this Water Cycle

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars identify the stages in the water cycle. They observe a local water source and view the cycle in action. They create their own water cycle using software.
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Visiting a Neighborhood Site

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students interview senior citizens about life in the old days. Sharing research with their classmates, they create their own database. They use technology to enhance the information they gathered from the senior citizens.
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Poetry

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in reading and listening to poetry. They are exposed to a variety of poems and examine and identify basic elements of poetry. They write their own poems and recite a poem with enthusiasm, expression, and props.
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Disease and Epidemics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore how disease and epidemics have the potential to shape communities. They examine their impact on culture and specifically the literature of the time. Students investigate how trade routes accelerated the movement of...