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Virginia in the Civil War

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine the role of Virginia during the Civil War. In groups, they brainstorm ideas about why they believe so many battles took place in Virginia. Using a map, they locate the major battles on land and in the ocean. To end...
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Fatah Vs. Hamas: Continued Strife In The Gaza Region

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the conflict between Hamas and Fatah while focusing on the Gaza region in the Middle East. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The participate in a discussion using the information found. Then...
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Off To a Good Start

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this physical education success worksheet, students create a bulletin board outlining strategies that they can use to be successful throughout the year in a physical education class. In small groups, they discuss ways to be successful...
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Taking Them On Faith?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore, examine and study about the role of religion in presidential campaigns and elections by reading and discussing the article, "God" 08: Whose, and How Much, Will Voters Accept?" They research a variety of presidents...
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Amusing Animal Adaptations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners identify how animals adapt characteristics to help them survive or reproduce. In this animal lesson, students draw pictures of their animal and adaptation.
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Don't Give Up

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders demonstrate perseverance. In this character education lesson, 8th graders define the word perseverance and identify difficult tasks they face regularly which require perseverance.
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Taking on a Task

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify ways to persevere. In this character education lesson, 8th graders work in small groups to complete a task using strategies to persevere.
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Character Education: Responsibility

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers study Manuel de Zavala and his role in the history of Texas. In this character education lesson, students read about Manuel Lorenzo and underline the responsibilities he took on in his life. Middle schoolers then answer...
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Bigger Than Life

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the life of Jackie Robinson.  In this American History activity, students examine different examples of courage.  Students read an article about Jackie Robinson.
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Courage in Action

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore what it takes to be courageous.  For this social studies lesson, 7th graders analyze different character traits.  Students explain their feelings on their specific character traits. 
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Playing by the Rules

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss honesty and the common good. For this character education lesson, students observe a role play demonstrating inappropriate classroom behaviors. Students evaluate consequences of actions and draw a t-chart comparing...
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8th GRade SCience End of the Year Flip Video Review

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore video taping.  In this science review lesson, students create a video of an assigned science unit as a peer study tool.
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Conflict Resolution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners consider how conflict resolution principles can be used by countries. In this diplomacy lesson, students participate in a simulation that requires them to use conflict resolution skills to settle a fictional country and deal...
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Building Teamwork with Communication

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students analyze the benefits of teamwork and communication techniques. In this teamwork and communication lesson, students participate in a teamwork and communication activity. Students also complete a related worksheet.
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Satyagraha: The Soul Force of Nonvilence

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners discuss what satyagraha is understanding that it is the driving force which enables social reform. In this social science lesson plan, students try to internalize the principles of nonviolence on an individual level and then a...
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Benjamin Franklin's Wisdom

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore Benjamin Franklin's personal accomplishments and his wisdom on self-discipline. In this social studies lesson, students analyze Benjamin Franklin's quotes and discuss their meaning. Middle schoolers share with...
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Trust Circles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners compare communities to which they belong. In this social studies and language arts lesson plan, students discuss trust and use a Venn diagram to compare two communities to which they belong.
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Good Judgement and Honesty

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders write about the importance of honesty. In this character education instructional activity, 7th graders reflect about the value of honesty and following the rules. This instructional activity is part of a larger unit on...
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Terrariums for Project Pals

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify the components needed by plants to survive in the terrarium. In this biology lesson, students build their own terrariums using materials available. They present their project in class.

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