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Counting Numbers: Four

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students practice counting to four. In this counting to four lesson, students access an e-book at "I Save A Tree.com" where they count items up to four. They examine the text and images which can be seen in both Spanish and English.
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Teaching With Documents Lesson Plan:Launching the New U.S. Navy

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars demonstrate understanding of the issues related to the creation and ratification of the United States Constitution and the new Government it established.
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Jefferson on a Nickel

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners study our third president, Thomas Jefferson through stories and poems. They investigate the attributes of a nickel.
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The Process of Sequencing - A Picture Card Game

For Teachers K - 12th
Young scholars play a picture card game where they have to sequence the pictures in the correct order. In this sequencing lesson plan, students can do this for any subject.
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A Novel Idea

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read a historical novel. In groups they reenact chapters of the novel.
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Los Californios

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research the culture of Los Californios through primary sources. They examine maps and draw timelines of California historical dates. They investigate deeds and s of ranches and simulate property transactions.
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Being Me in the Face of Adversity - Americans Who Stood Up for Their Beliefs

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify important Americans from the colonial, revolutionary and slavery periods who are noted for standing up for their beliefs in the face of peer disapproval. They identify the importance of music in motivating and...
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Americans Who Stood Up for Their Beliefs

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students will reflect upon the use of music to teach lessons throughout history. The focus of the study is based upon early American History. The tie of music and the abolition of slavery makes for interesting inquiry for learners.
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Mapping Out A Summary

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students summarize a selected piece of fiction text. After reviewing the correct way to read silently, students read a chapter in the novel they are currently reading. They write a chapter summary using a story map and the process...
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The Abolitionist Movement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the Abolitionist Movement in Delaware. In groups, they examine a petition presented to the general assembly and an anti-slavery broadside. They compare and contrast the two documents and develop their own...
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Creating and Evaluating Ethnic Advertising

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the concept of ethnic advertising. In this African American history lesson, students watch segments of videos about the history of ethnic advertising. Students respond to questions that correspond to each...
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Guest Speakers

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners identify a guest speaker to come to their class and discuss potential careers. In this career exploration lesson, students identify a career they are interested in and invite a guest speaker to visit their class. Learners write...
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Characteristics of a Leader

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students identify and explore the characteristics of a good leader. In this leadership instructional activity, students brainstorm a list of good leaders and identify their common characteristics. Students select one of the...
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Honesty in Leadership

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students identify and explore honesty in leadership. In this leadership lesson, students define honesty and record occupations that need honesty. Students research a dishonest leader and create a presentation for the research. Students...
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Responsibility in Leadership

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students identify ways responsibility is important to productive leadership. In this leadership lesson, students discuss responsibilities of leaders and work in groups to create a list of do's and don'ts for being responsible. Students...
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Stretching Your Money with Coupons

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students examine ways to extend their budget with coupons. In this budgeting lesson plan, students read information about using coupons at the given website. Students make a list of 30-50 products they use in their homes and use online...
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Red Ribbon Week

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students identify the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. In this drug and alcohol abuse lesson, students research the dangers of drugs and alcohol and prepare a presentation for the information. Students write a paper on their presentation.
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Leader for Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars develop their leadership skills. In this character education lesson plan, students discuss the characteristics of leaders and create leadership books that feature leadership pointers.
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No Taxation Without Representation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider colonial rights. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students complete an activity guide that requires students to analyze taxation without representation. Students respond to discussion questions pertaining to taxes imposed...
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Feudalism and the Magna Carta

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students compare the Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights. In this historical comparison lesson, students examine primary sources of three significant historical documents. Students create a chart in a compare and contrast format, then...
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Thomas Jefferson

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson . Students may check some of their answers on the interactive...
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Lesson Five:Determining Ideas and Adding Details

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create their own writing pieces. In this narrative lesson, 2nd graders use a graphic organizer to come up with ideas and details. They practice writing topic sentences.
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U.S. Expansion and the Age of Empire

For Students 9th - 12th
In this American foreign policy worksheet, students respond to 20 essay questions about expansionism in the country during the 20th century.      
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Self Management Quiz

For Students 6th - Higher Ed
In this self management worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions about how children self manage themselves. Students complete 10 questions and 1 short answer question.

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