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Electricity
First graders become aware of the presence of static electricity. They create static electricity using friction.
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American Civilization
Students review map and globe skills. They gather background to the story of Christopher Columbus' voyage.
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Separation of Powers
Eighth graders research the three branches of government and examine the effect that the separation of powers has on the presidency. They explain the importance of the rule of law in establishing limits on both those who govern and the...
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Public Schools and Prayer - Do They Mix?
Students discuss and research different Supreme Court cases and examine religious freedom and prayer in public schools.
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The Law: Your Rights and Responsibilities
Students explore First Amendment rights and responsibilities.
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Grammar: Subject-Verb Agreement
Learners review basics of subject and verb agreement, and write sentences in which the subject and verb are in agreement.
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Best of Sewing Machine Fun for Kids
Students explore controlling the sewing machine and improve eye-hand and foot coordination by successfully working on enjoyable stitching activities and follow written sewing instructions and become familiar with sewing terminology.
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Instructors Lesson Plan for Unforgettable Invitations
Students are shown ways that they can design initiations for their special events. Students are shown the basic tools and supplies used to make invitations. They are shown how to make a basic pocket and wraparound.
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Mapping Crime
Learners use data on break and enter crime incidents to make a map that prompt discussion about the spatial location of crime in the city, why it would occur in those places, and how residents may reduce crime.
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Handprint Ghosts
Young scholars create handprint ghosts using construction paper, paints, crayons, paper plates, and paper towels in this Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. An ideal craft activity for the classroom before the Halloween holiday.
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Buffalo Hide
Students study about the Native American practice of writing stories on buffalo skins. They study about pictographs and use symbols to write their own stories using "buffalo hides" they have created.
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Online Words
Learners use an online dictionary to discover the meaning of vocabulary words. The use of the internet is a skill that is developed for the integration of technology into the curriculum.
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To Compromise or Not to Compromise: The Missouri Question
Students evaluate the fairness of the Missouri Compromise. They read the Missouri Compromise and discuss how it reflected the North-South, anti-slavery and pro-slavery division in the country. They work in groups to debate the Missouri...
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Scrapbook of Freedom
Third graders create a scrapbook using personal narratives and samples of artifacts to connect to maps of geographical locations of the Underground Rail Road. they describe at least one of the feelings a child slave might have had...
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Force & Motion
Third graders are introduced to the concepts of force and motion. In groups, they travel between stations to analyze the effect of force and motion on various objects. They research how various careers use these concepts as well.
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First Amendment: Bill of Rights
Twelfth graders explore the First Amendment and the rights that are protected by the First Amendment. They discuss how the First Amendment is important to their daily lives. Students research the amendment and complete a concept map.