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Exploring the Hudson in 1609

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners follow the journey of Henry Hudson down the river with his name. Using journal entries and maps, they learn about its exploration. They use maps to identify stages of the journey, and practice converting distances into miles.
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Where the Red Fern Grows Chapter 19-20

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
Take a look at the final chapters of Wilson Rawls' much-loved novel. Class members respond to several plot-based questions and then consider the red fern as a symbol. The worksheet is part of a series that includes every chapter except...
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Gary the Skateboarding Gorilla

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Skateboarding fans will love to read about Gary the gorilla, who loves his red skateboard! As kids read the short passage, they fill in the blanks with words from the word bank at the bottom of the page.
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Characteristics of Imaginative Stories

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore genre characteristics. In this genre literacy lesson, 3rd graders listen to a variety of fiction stories and classify them according to genre. Students identify common features in each genre and complete a chart by...
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The Dream Catcher

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students create a dream catcher. In this visual arts lesson, students read the book Dream Catcher and create a dream catcher by using a willow branch, leather string, feathers, and beads.
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Lesson Ideas for Halloween Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Halloween writing activities provide a way to make descriptive language a part of a student's literary repertoire.
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Graphing Surveys

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students collect data and graph it. In this algebra instructional activity, students create a survey for their classmates and teachers. They analyze the results from the survey and graph it. They draw conclusion from their data based on...
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Tales of King Arthur

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars discover how historical events led to the stories of King Arthur and his Court. Students read stories about chivalry and the Round Table, discuss the Holy Grail's symbolism, and role-play an Arthurian character.
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Researching North American Tribes: The Cree

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research the Cree tribe of North America. In this Native American lesson plan, students will research on-line, then compare and contrast the differences between the Cree tribe and other Native American tribes. Students will...
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Exploring Meaning In Native American Art

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Native American artwork includes symbolism that will inspire students' own work.
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Where Is Japan? How Are We Alike And Different?

For Teachers 1st
First graders use literature, maps, and globes to explain how physical environments in various parts of the world are similar to and different from one's own, and that certain areas have common characteristics and can be called regions.
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Soaring High with Kites

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students make kites from patterns. They write haiku poetry. They listen to stories about kite festivals in different countries.
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Transportation and Mapping

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students view murals that depict various modes of transportation. They discuss the importance of maps to navigation and create a map. They compare and contrast transportation of the past with modes of transportation used today.
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Jelly Bean's Galore

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate the origins of the Jelly Bean. They complete a Scavenger Hunt using the jellybean website. Pupils create a bar graph using information collected about jelly beans. Students discuss the time of year that Jelly Beans...
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Making Korean Kimchi

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students make Korean Kimchi. In this Korean culture lesson, students follow the steps for making kimchi and learn about its background.
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Life of a Navajo Weaver

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students explore Native American weaving patterns and dance movements. In this Native Americans lesson, students view examples of weaving patterns on the Internet and compare the patterns to a Native American dance. Students demonstrate...
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Map Adventures

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars explore the relationship between a scale drawing and actual distance. In this mapping lesson, students use an amusement park map to determine distances and what they would be like in real life.
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The Feudal System: Castles at War

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the feudal system of the Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson, students watch "The Feudal System at War". Students listen to an instructor-delivered lecture regarding the roles of monarchs, nobles, knights, and...
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Lake Tahoe Then and Now

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars investigate the differences in Lake Tahoe from the past to the present. In this geography lesson plan, students read the book Washoe Seasons of Life and identify the descriptions of the land and lake. Young scholars create...
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Tales From Around the World

For Teachers K - 4th
Students read stories. In this culture lesson, students read stories from different regions around the world. Students look for each region on the map and listen for interesting cultural details in the story. Students then discuss the...
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Growing Plants in Science and Literature, More Than an Empty Pot

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students read The Empty Pot as an introduction to plants. In this planting lesson, students understand a sequence of events in the book and relate it to the sequence of a plants life. Students grow plants and record information in flower...
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Castles and Cornerstones

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students become familiar with the style of architecture of medieval times.  In this architecture lesson, students design a model of a medieval castle including its cornerstone. Students understand scale in their representation.
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Places in My World

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore where they are located on the globe. In this maps and globes lesson, 2nd graders use a map to show where they live and  show the cardinal directions. Students identify characteristics of mountains, flat land,...
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Diwali

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Diwali worksheet, learners complete activities such as read the passage, match the phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice fill in, correct the spelling, put text in correct order, unscramble the...

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