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Ancient Egypt Alphabet Book

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research Ancient Egypt using a specific letter of the alphabet as a guide. In this Ancient Egypt lesson plan, students independently research their assigned topic using ProQuest or other research software. Once students have...
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Does Negative Space Have A Shape?

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students observe negative space in drawing. In this negative space instructional activity, students discover that sketches include negative space or background. Students produce a drawing while paying attention to the negative space.
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Draw A Face

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars discover how to sketch a face. In this sketching instructional activity, students explore the steps to construct a facial drawing. Spacing and symmetry of facial features are explored.
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The Basic Shapes of Everything

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars explore basic shapes in art. In this sketching lesson, students discover that art is created from basic shapes. Young scholars determine the basic shapes in a picture and recreate the image.
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Paws in Jobland: Aspects of Working Life

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover concepts related to working conditions and practices. In this career lesson plan, students research information pertaining to specific jobs and then present it to their peers.
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Introducing Literature Circle Roles to Students

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners read a narrative selection and select a literature circle role. In this reading comprehension lesson, students work in groups to identify vocabulary, make text connections, or other reading comprehension strategies. Learners...
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Create a New Animal

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students understand what physical adaptations are and how they help an animal to survive. In this adaptations lesson, students research four animals and then make an original animal that has adaptations to make them survive.
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Straberry Girl: Florida's Location and Shape

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore geography by reading a story about Florida. In this Florida vegetation lesson, students read the book Strawberry Girl and identify the locations in Florida that are mentioned in the book. Students identify the type of...
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Deck the Halls with Literature Trees

For Teachers K - 12th
Reinforce and assess reading comprehension by having your class make a literature tree! After reading a book, pupils make decorations to represent the book's themes, characters, and setting. Materials for decorating can be as diverse and...
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Abraham Lincoln: A Time Line Research Project

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Though Abraham Lincoln's life was tragically cut short, it was filled with accomplishments and inspiring moments that continue to influence American democracy. Explore the ways the 16th president of the United States made his way from a...
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I Can Write a Poem

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
It is so important for English language learners to be able to write for a variety of purposes. Specifically written for an ELD class, this activity provides explicit instruction for teaching learners how to write a poem. First, they...
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Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics

Space Travel Guide

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Looking to take a trip? Why not go to space? Here, scholars take on the role as travel agent to create a guide to their favorite planet including travel tips and sightseeing recommendations. 
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Civil War to Civil Rights: From Pea Ridge to Central High

For Teachers 4th - 12th Standards
Explore how the Civil War impacted the Civil Rights Movement. Class members complete a series of projects for a unit that uses a layered curriculum approach to learning. 
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Rock Cycle Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
A few of the components of this lesson are not possible to carry out because the rock cycle diagram and challenge handouts are not included. Hopefully, you already have your own rock cycle diagram or worksheet to use as a concept...
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The Branches of Government

For Teachers 5th - 6th
After reviewing and reading about the three branches of US Government, complete this activity with your class. In groups, they will place their "cards" on the board under the correct branch. This lesson is weak and unclear. I'd make a...
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American Revolution

For Teachers 5th
While just an outline for an exploration of the American Revolution, this lesson plan could be augmented to provide a richer experience. The activity calls for learners to discuss the Declaration of Independence, study Paul Revere's...
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Judging a Book by Its Cover

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Here's one of the very few lessons I've seen that works for everyone: kindergartners through college students! Readers of any age pick out a book from the class library or the school library, that has a damaged cover or jacket. Pupils...
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Proverbs of One World

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Bring your class to the computer lab, and have them use the library and online resources to select proverbs related to specified themes. They create a book or bulletin board of proverbs that offer lessons connected to themes of freedom,...
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Find Figurative Language

For Teachers 5th
Meet with the school library specialist and work together to plan a visit and presentation on figurative language. After defining and examining examples of targeted terms, the class travels to the library where the SL has collected...
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What's In a Name?

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine the origins of the names of U.S. states, focusing on names that were derived from Native American words. They are provided with lists of the names of the 50 states, and then research online or in library resources the...
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Students' Favorite Reading Topics

For Teachers K - 8th
Students complete surveys about their favorite reading topics to determine the kinds of books to purchase for the school library.
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Let's Get Along

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine the book Smoky Night. In this cultural lesson plan, students read the text and discuss why it's important to get along with others. Students complete a Venn diagram to compare and contrast themselves with a peer.
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How the Kangaroo Got Its Pouch

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students perform a play based on a legend. In this performing arts activity, students read the legend Kangaroo Gets a Pouch and brainstorm ways to turn the story into a play. Students prepare for a short play, including costumes and...
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Mexico Field Trip

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Explore how the library or Internet resources function as textual information. Young writers research a chosen topic then read and comprehend the collected information. They structure the information with texts and graphics for a...

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