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The Goat in the Rug

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students define productive, capital, human and natural resources and intermediate goods, then classify these things by how they are used in a production process. In this resources/goods lesson plan, students listen to the story The Goat...
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Historical Witness: Social Messaging

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine the persuasive techniques of leaders. In this propaganda lesson, students discover the practices that Louis XIV and Caligula used to persuade others. Students watch "The Merchants of Cool" and discuss propaganda used...
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Popcorn Economics

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine the concept of scarcity. In this economics lesson, students define scarcity and take part in an activity that illustrates the concept as it relates to goods and services.
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Future Tense of Verbs

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In these future tense of verbs worksheets, students write the future tense of the verbs to complete the first 5 sentences. Students then answer the questions in complete sentences using the future tense of the verb. Students write the...
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Philanthropy Market Is Open Today

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars earn money for a philanthropic organization. In this service learning instructional activity, students organize a snack market sale to earn money for charities.
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Making Something from Nothing

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore how to make something out of nothing. In this recycling lesson, students discuss the importance of recycling and what effects their choices could have on future generations. Students create something new out of used...
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Where Does It All Come From?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils analyze a reading selection. In this community lesson plan, students read a story about how community helps a family in need. Pupils discuss their community organizations and how they help those in need.
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Breakfast for Champions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers prepare an event to honor philanthropic activities in their community. In this common good lesson, students send out invitations to local non-profits or to those who engage in philanthropic activities and plan an awards...
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Caring and Gratitude

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students understand the importance of being grateful for what they have. In this philanthropic lesson, students respond to a quote by Matthew McConaughey about gratitude. Students brainstorm a list of important things in their lives and...
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Constructing Tangrams

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders visualize and identify geometric shapes after applying transformations on a coordinate plane. In this tangrams lesson, 7th graders construct a set of tangrams and then answer extension questions related to measurement,...
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Adjective Clauses Quiz: Who, Whom or Which

For Students 6th - 7th
In this adjective clauses worksheet, students complete a 20 question quiz. Students fill in the blanks in sentences with "who" or "whom" or "which".
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Genetic Jewels: Building the DNA Model

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students construct segments of DNA to create a piece of jewelry.  In this genetics lesson students create a DNA sequence that they turn into something to wear. 
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Eggs of the World (World Egg Day)

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students celebrate World Egg Day. In this egg-decorating lesson, students research egg traditions from other countries and then use their findings to decorate an egg in the tradition of the country they studied.
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And the Beat Goes On...

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students respond to the Indian folktale, The Drum. In this philanthropy lesson, students reflect upon the folktale and demonstrate ways one person can make a difference in the world. Students construct a Powerpoint presentation as a...
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Beyond Chopsticks and Rice

For Teachers 8th
Students explore the stereotypical American images of China. In this English and World History lesson, students read a novel to become familiar with China and its people. Students research various events in China's history and report...
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Viewing 'The Dinner Party' by Judy Chicago

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine Judy Chicago's feminist art piece, The Dinner Party. Questions for viewing, activities, and student resources are provided.  Students examine the composition of the piece and can be asked to do further research...
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Fun With Calendars

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use four numbers to find calendar dates that form square numbers. In this square numbers lesson plan, students use algebraic equations to calculate and locate number patterns using a monthly calendar.
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He's Donating $100 Million to a University

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of social philanthropy. In this social philanthropy lesson, students read an article about billionaires donating money to universities. Young scholars discuss social entrepreneurship and how...
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Congress OKs Bill Aimed At Toppling College Obstacles

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the concept of financial costs of college. In this financial costs of college lesson, students read an article about college costs. Students research the cost of college for the school of their choice. Students discuss...
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Statue of Liberty

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students make their own Statue of Liberty. In this Statue of Liberty lesson plan, students research the symbol of the United States, create a KWL chart for it, and cut and paste their own Statue of Liberty.
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Getting to Know You

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students demonstrate the importance of friendship. In this character education lesson, students read the book Will You Be My Friend? and invite college level students into the classroom. Students discuss what they have in common with the...
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Foods and Languages of the World

For Teachers K
Students celebrate diversity. For this multicultural appreciation lesson, students celebrate diversity by sampling food from different cultures, learning a few words in Spanish and identifying the seven different continents.
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Media Literacy: Discovering and Understanding Propaganda

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study different types of propaganda and select an issue that is significant to them.  In this exploratory lesson students design and create posters on the topic of their choice and write a narrative describing it. 
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The American's Creed

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore the meaning of the American's Creed. In this civics instructional activity, students examine the creed, define related vocabulary words, and write their own creeds.

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