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Equal Shmequal by Virginia Kroll

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students read a book and complete exercises to explore the meaning of 'equals.' For this equal numbers lesson, students brainstorm the meaning of equals and read a story about the topic. Students use manipulatives to study balance and...
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"Julie of the Wolves"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research life in Alaska and compare life there to their lives in this lesson plan. They read "Julie of the Wolves." They research through the novel and other reference books facts about the Alaskan climate and geography. ...
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Happy Food Song

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students learn a song. In this food lesson, students learn the Happy Food Song. Students are given a food model and identify their food. Students sing the song with motions.
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The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind

For Teachers K
Students investigate the relationship between the sun and wind.  For this reading comprehension lesson, students read the book The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind, and observe the effect of the Sun and wind on our planet....
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When Turtle Grew Feathers

For Teachers Pre-K
Students discuss being a friend and sing songs about friendship.  In this friendship lesson, students listen to When Turtle Grew Feathers.  Students  answer questions about the friends in the story. Students discuss the...
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If I Were A Raindrop!

For Teachers K
Students review the water cycle. In this water cycle lesson plan, students review the different stages of the water cycle. Students use the computer program Kid Pix Weather to help demonstrate understanding.
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Women In Space: Sally Ride

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Second graders explore the life and accomplishments of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. Through reading and discussion, they recall details from Sally Ride's life. 
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ABC Conflict Resolution

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students learn how to successfully handle conflict. In this conflict resolution lesson, students read a story and sing a song to learn and understand how to handle conflict. The book "Oh, Bother! Someone's Fighting" is used to lead the...
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Candy Bar Math Fun!

For Teachers K
Pupils practice math. In this measurement lesson, students measure their favorite candy bars to the nearest inch. They work independently to compare the different lengths of the candy bars they measure.
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Moorea Coral Reef Long-Term Ecological Research Program

Paper Plate Fishes

For Teachers K - 3rd
Tropical fish make great art projects! Use paper plates to design, color, and assemble round and oval-shaped fish based on photographs of actual fish found along the Moorea Coral Reef. Kids learn about different fins- including the...
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Using KidPix

For Teachers K - 6th
Students discover how to use a software program known as KidPix. They create a slideshow noting the differences between rocks and minerals. They share their slides with the class.
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Digital Portfolio

For Teachers K - 6th
Students work together using The Tool Factory Workshop to create memories for the entire school year. They (sixth graders) help the kindergarten with field day, grade level parties, local field trips, learning computer applications, and...
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Aesop's Fables

For Teachers K
Students read a fable about a lion and a mouse. They discuss the differences between the two animals. As a class, they discover the lesson of the story. Then they make puppets and reenact the fable.
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Letter A Word Search

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students practice their handwriting and word recognition. In this letter A lesson, students identify eight words with pictures as they use lowercase letters to complete an elementary word search.
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Winter Animal Match

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars play a game. In this matching lesson, students learn about animals and their winter homes.  Young scholars match cards of animals with the cards of winter homes.
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W Is For Wyoming

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students engage in a lesson about the state of Wyoming. They complete a worksheet looking for facts and identify some common symbols used to represent the state. The symbols are used to practice sounds and give context to class discussion.
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The Shape of Disaster - Current Event- Swine Flu/Hurricanes/Tornadoes/Wild Fire

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars create a disaster preparation book. In this disaster preparation lesson, students research disasters and use the kidspiration program to create a shape to represent each disaster. They create a page for each disaster.
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Alphabetical Order

For Teachers K
Students participate in a teacher lead teacher activity. They sit in a circle while the teacher places four ABC cards down and has a student identify the missing letter. After the demonstration, they are broken into small groups to...
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Visit My Class Wikis

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students visit the links on the blog site to learn about class wikis. In this technology integration lesson, students visit the links to view class wikis.
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Choosing Where to Act

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students work together to reach a consensus about an issue. They examine a list of organizations and determine which ones meet a given set of criteria. They write supporting sentences for main ideas to end the lesson.
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Hooper Dooper Tag

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students play a rendition of tag. They use hula hoops to freeze and unfreeze players on the field. Complete rules included in plan.
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Sky Stories Curriculum

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate the stories told by ancient cultures about the constellations. They listen to stories told by the Greeks and Romans. The classroom should have posters of constellations for the lesson and the teacher performs...
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Evaluating Music

For Teachers K - 1st
Students identify an object by drawing something that reminds them of how they feel when they are calm or at peace. In this music lesson, students depict a musical instrument making peaceful music, and then an instrument making loud...
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Animals in Japan

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners compare and contrast common animals children love and have as pets in Japan and America in this early elementary lesson. The culminating project is an original work of art by each student depicting an animal of their choice.

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