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Comeback Kid: Embraer has hot new jet
Students read an article from USA Today and participate in discussions and activities. In this reading comprehension lesson students analyze the article is from the money section of the newspaper and discusses the aircraft maker,...
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Should Hate Be Outlawed?
Students investigate hate crime legislation. In this hate crime lesson plan, students examine the St. Paul city ordinance that outlawed hate crimes. Students explore the fine between hate crime legislation and First Amendment rights.
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Match the Suffixes
In this online interactive vocabulary skills worksheet, students match 10 words to the appropriate 10 suffixes. Students may submit their answers to be checked.
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Better English Lessons: Wishes
In this online interactive English skills instructional activity, students respond to 20 multiple choice questions that require them to select the appropriate words to complete the sentences. Answers are scored immediately.
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Missing Words
In this missing words activity, students answer multiple choice questions by filling in the blanks to sentences with words. Students complete 20 sentences.
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Earth Day Snack Cup Project
Students plant a seed in a decorated left over yogurt cup. In this planting lesson plan, students reuse a yogurt cup that they would have thrown away, decorate it with wrapping paper, put dirt in it, and plant a seed.
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Handprint Tree
Students make a tree. In this art lesson, students wrap a pole with butcher paper, paint handprints and names on the paper, and write a poem on the same paper.
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Magnetic Puzzle Pieces
Students create magnetic puzzles. In this language lesson, students use old puzzle pieces to create a useful learning tool. Students paint the puzzle pieces in one category such as animals or vehicles.
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Woolly Mammoth
Students learn about the woolly mammoth by reading facts and watching videos. In this woolly mammoth lesson plan, students also color pictures of woolly mammoths.
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Jesus Chooses His Disciples
Students read passages in the Bible about Jesus and his Disciples and then answer short answer questions about it. In this Jesus and his Disciples lesson plan, students say the Disciples names that they can remember.
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Hot air Balloons
Students study how hot air balloons were created and the different types there are. For this density and lift lesson students build their own hot air balloon.
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Tennis Ball Prints
Students experiment using abstract art techniques, tennis balls, and tempera paint in this excellent, outdoor art activity for the early-elementary classroom. The resulting art prints can be displayed predominantly in the classroom.
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Honor Your Special Qualities
Students view different sculptures from artist Ronald Baron. They discuss what the sculpture depicts. They are to create a thank you trophy for someone they know. They are to focus on that person's special qualities.
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Homemade Wrapping Paper
Students make their own wrapping paper. In this art lesson, students cut paper sacks stamping them with ink pads or decorating them with markers.
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Strawberry Thanksgiving
Students identify what a harvest celebration is and its purpose. They demonstrate their understanding of a legend. They identify a relationship in which they need to apologize or forgive another person.
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Create a Fan Design
Students design fans with organic shapes and contrasting colors. They recognize t'aeguk design as a visual element of Korean culture.
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"Charlotte's Web" - Transfer of Learning Across the Curriculum: From Literature to Science
Students research and write about the parts of a spider's body using educational software. They draw spiders using computer software.
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Gray Whales: Hitchhikers: Free Rides on Gray Whales
Students read about Gray Whales and circle any unfamiliar terms.
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An Opening Time Line Project
Students create a time line of their life starting at birth and each year after that up to their current age. They write and illustrate one important thing for each year, and place their time lines on poster board.
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Putting Together History Puzzle Pieces
Pupils attempt to put puzzle pieces together with no prior knowledge. This activity shows students at the beginning of the year that history is like a puzzle, there are often missing pieces, and many ways the pieces can turn to look right.
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How To Make a Rainstick
Young scholars research the uses of rainsticks in ancient native cultures. The teacher discusses the ceremonies rainsticks were traditionally used in. The students then construct their own rainstick.
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Teaching Imagery
Students review the terms idyll and imagery. They read "A Winter Idyll" from "Snowbound" as a class. They break into groups of 5 and respond/react to their lines to make connections to the text.
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Paper Sculpture Habitats
Young scholars develop skills in sculpture. They acknowledge that sculpture can be made in a variety of ways. Students encounter different ways paper can be manipulated. They gain experience in collaboration.