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Keeping Safe (911)

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore "emergency safety" rules through a series of activities led by the teacher. In this safety lesson, students practice dialing 911 on a paper or play phone after listening to the interactive book It's Time to Call 911:...
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FUN-damental movement!

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students move within the gymnasium area while working on color/shape recognition, change of speed and directional movements, and cooperation/teamwork. In this FUN-damental movement lesson, students work in partners on a treasure chest...
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Investigating the Soil

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the Earth's crust by researching pH levels and acidity. In this environmental safety lesson, students identify the pros and cons of acidity within soil and how it affects plants. Students collaborate in a pH level...
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Reading: Messy Yards

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading comprehension activity, students read a detailed text about the problem of mess yards in residences in a county in Virginia. Students then answer 6 multiple choice questions about the text.
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Weight Training

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers practice gaining strength by weightlifting.  In this physical education lesson, students discuss ways to safely build muscle by examining the parts of their body they will be using in the weight-room.  High...
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Ocean Currents

For Teachers K - 11th
Learners discover the geography of Earth by analyzing water currents.  In this oceanography lesson, students create visual references on a map of the globe where and why major ocean currents are moving water.  Learners conduct...
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Read Works: Slim Gym

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how to exercise without a gym or equipment. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.