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Narrative Pantomime: The Great Kapok Tree

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars pantomime the story of The Great Kapok Tree for younger students.  In this The Great Kapok Tree lesson, young scholars warm up with a game before volunteering for parts in the story. Students practice acting out the...
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Introduce Vocabulary: The Great Kapok Tree

For Teachers K - 3rd
Pupils explore language arts by reading a children's book in class. In this tier two vocabulary lesson, students read the book The Great Kapok Tree and identify the use of vocabulary terms. Pupils define the selected vocab words and...
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Rainforests: What Are They?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate rain forests by reading a habitat checklist.  In this environment lesson, 2nd graders read the book The Great Kapok Tree, and discuss what characteristics make up a rain forest.  Students explore a...
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Earth Day Lessons With The Right Stuff

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Earth Day lessons provide a great way to teach students about the significance of the event, and how they can make a difference.