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Closer To the Ground Lesson 2: Providing a Helping Hand

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how businesses and corporations contribute or sponsor activities for the common good. They read annual reports of major corporations to determine how they contribute to focused activities for the common good.
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The Three Little Pigs

For Teachers K - 1st
Students participate in center activities related to the reading of The Three Little Pigs.
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A Funny Happened on the Way to Monticello

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the Journey of Lewis and Clark and how it relates to Thomas Jefferson and Monticello. They read about, discuss and complete worksheet pertaining to the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Research Cruise Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students track the research cruise of the Ronald H. Brown from San Diego to the Galapagos Islands. They match research groups with the key words, using the ship's daily logs to find the answers.
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Humanitarian Aid in Iraq

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the impact of the Iraqi war on the civilian population in Iraq. They read an article, participate in class discussion and consider efforts that are being made to alleviate difficult conditions.
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But They Never Told Me!

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate how government legislates the protection of citizens from natural disasters such as earthquakes in California. They read the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Act and debate its pros and cons. They discuss how much...
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Acadie -- Alive and Well!

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars examine the culture of Acadian through the paintings of Robert Harris. Using the internet, they read examples of Acadian history through primary source documents. As a class, they continue to share stories orally by...
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Responding: "Guerrilla" Art

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine a new kind of art that is used to respond to political and social issues. Using primary source documents, they read examples of how others have responded to various issues in the past. Individually, they create...
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Unconditional Kindness

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students express their feelings about their neighbors and how to be kind to others. Teacher and students discuss the meaning of philanthropy and how they can be kind to others. After reading a particular trade book, students are assessed...
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Studies of the Eastern Worlds: Japan

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders, in their study of Japan, examine and discuss the effect the atomic bomb had on Japan. They watch videos and then read the story of Sadako and her magic cranes. They make their own origami cranes and write a paragraph on...
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Contentment

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students examine what brings contentment. They read and discuss a story about success and contentment. After singing a song, students discuss the values related to peace and complete worksheets. Students write values related to peace...
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Peace and Virtue

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students discuss the consequences of improper actions as well as the sense of accomplishment that comes from doing the right thing and helping others. Students divide into two teams and play a game related to the story they...
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Care of the Environment

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars discuss human responsibility towards nature, read story The Man Who Planted Hope and Grew Happiness, take Close to Home quiz to measure their level of commitment to and concern for environment, and discuss ways to be more...
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Unity In Diversity

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students discuss the meaning of diversity in the world. They practice how to act around others and appreciate the different types of people that exist. The lesson plan includes a section of vocabulary and the reading of a story to...
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Accepting And Learning From Mistakes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine a quote by Oliver Goldsmith to determine its meaning as it relates learning life lessons. They read a play before answering comprehension questions and determining the values that are presented in the dialogue. Next they...
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Korean War

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners visualize where the Korean Peninsula is located and what are some neighboring countries. They read a handout giving background information on Korea's 20th centuy history and Truman's Statement and answer questions in their...
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Nanaotechnology: Small Science, BIG DEAL!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read an article that introduces them to the science and applications of nanotechnology. They discuss the the everyday examples of how nanotechnology is and can be used. In small groups, they observe and make inferences about...
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Santa Claus and Newton's Three Laws of Motion

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students read 3 creative scenarios about Santa Claus and choose which of the 3 laws of motion are being demonstrated in each.
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Rome Governed

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Roman government worksheet, students read about the Republic, the Assembly, and the Senators for the Roman government.
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Separating Fact from Fiction

For Students Higher Ed
For this English grammar worksheet, students study a chart of definitions and pointers.  Students then read 5 explanations as to how to separate fact from fiction.
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Native American Ceremonies

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore cultural rituals by researching Native American people. In this Native American ceremony lesson, 2nd graders read the story Indian Festivals by Keith Brand and identify the naturalistic attitude of the Native...
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You've Got Rights!

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
If aliens invaders nearly destroy the world in the distant future and leaders must decide on a pamphlet of protections to preserve individual rights, what should they include? Introduce the Bill of Rights and the struggle between the...
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Typical Numeric Questions for Physics I - Forces

For Students 7th - 12th
Let's get moving! Newton juniors solve 19 problems using force, speed, and acceleration equations. This is a nifty learning exercise that includes a few diagrams and multiple choice selections for each question. It provides the...
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"Pennsylvania Watersheds, Many Ways to the Sea"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils trace a molecule of water through the water cycle including each of its three loops. They describe why evapotranspiration demands the largest portion of total precipitation falling on a forested watershed.