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Narrative Pantomime: The Great Kapok Tree

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

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students 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. Students 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 instructional activity, 2nd graders read the book The Great Kapok Tree, and discuss what characteristics make up a rain forest....
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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.
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My Monkey in the Jungle

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create depictions of a monkey in its' natural habitat. Emphasis is placed on the artwork of Henri Rousseau and techniques of landscape and design. State standards are addressed in this instructional activity.
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I SPY Art from A to Z

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore the Alphabet and acquire basic English vocabulary through the exploration of art. They find the alphabet in a variety of visual art images the teacher provides for them. Students count, sort and categorize Alphabet...