Captain Planet Foundation
Plant Parts Salad
How are vegetables beneficial to a healthy diet? Have kids examine different types of vegetables, such as zucchini, broccoli, and carrots, and determine which parts of the plant they represent. Then, they taste the vegetables as a...
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Making A Felt Pouch
Learners are engaged in the making of a felt pouch. They complete the project with the aid of the teacher because the lesson is meant for the Special Education population. Students answer the following focus question to set the context,...
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Geometry, Measurement & Reasoning
Students measure prisms and determine their volume. In this measurement and reasoning lesson, students estimate the volume and area of prisms. They measure given boxes. Students use paper to create prisms and cylinders. They determine...
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African Clothing
Students explore African clothing. In this African culture social studies lesson, students brainstorm types of clothing they wear for different occasions. Students view photographs of Africans wearing Western clothing and "special...
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This is A Day in My Life: A Photo Essay
Studenty create a photo essay of a day in their lives. In this photographic story lesson plan, learners take pictures throughout their day and use the images to tell a story. Students create an album with an online account.
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Application of Properties of Quadrilaterals in the Coordinate Plane
Learners apply definitions and theorems to verify special quadrilaterals
using coordinate geometry. They apply the slope formula, the midpoint
formula, and the distance formula to justify that a given quadrilateral is a
parallelogram....
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Quadrilaterals in the Coordinate Plane
Students find the coordinates of the vertices of special quadrilaterals placed in the coordinate plane. They find the coordinates of missing vertices of squares and parallelograms.
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Human Anatomy - How Do We Move?
Fifth graders discover how blood moves around the body. In this circulatory system lesson, 5th graders feel their pulse before and after exercise. Students count their heart rate. Students use the scientific method to record...
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Freshwater Sharks Bite Children at 35th Beach. A Play
Young scholars delve into a study of sharks. In this science lesson plan, students examine the many different scientific occupations, as well as some possible specializations therein, and perhaps a little bit of other life...
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I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
Students contemplate the questions raised by the book/movie I, Robot. For this theoretical physics lesson, students consider the pros and cons as well as the possibility of robots that can think.
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Making Paper Figures
Students develop fine motor skills. In this paper folding lesson, students make a person out of paper. Students use different shapes of paper for the body and used curled paper for the hair.
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Branches of US Government
Students research the responsibilities of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. In this U.S. government lesson, students research the jobs of those in each branch and present their finding to their classmates.
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Antibodies
Students conduct a series of exploration activity on how vaccines and antibodies work. In this biology lesson plan, students test how antigens and antibodies work in the body. They discuss the benefits of vaccines in promoting immune...
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How Do I know That a Book Is Just Right for Me to Read?
Students choose a book for reading. In this language arts instructional activity, students take steps to evaluate a book for free reading. Students make a list of words found in the book that they are unfamiliar with.
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ME Cards
Middle schoolers improve their self-esteem by telling others about skills, talents, and characteristics that make them unique and special.
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Perception and the Brain
Students experience how the brain adapts over time to changes in what they perceive. In this human perception lesson, students wear special prism goggles that initially disorient the user. Over time, the student is able to adjust to the...
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Student D
Students are being evaluated on their math skills. In this algebra lesson, students review basic math skills and are being reviewed for leaning skills that may enhance or inhibit their learning skills. They are scored based on a special...
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Understanding and Stay Interested in Reading
Second graders make predictions about reading. In this remedial reading lesson, 2nd graders read a favorite author's story, and read about an animal or favorite hobby or how-to. Students discuss the various purposes for...
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Roman Portfolio
Student practice decoding skills and phonological awareness. In this vocabulary development lesson, student identifies new vocabulary through word association and flash cards. Student also reads How he Chick Tricked the Fox making...
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Unite The School
Learners engage in a school project help unite the feelings and make each student feel a very special part of their school. This project would be a great beginning of the school "opener" for students and their teachers.
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Our Changing Community
Students investigate how communities grow and change. In this communities lesson, students discuss how their community has changed and construct a model of a community.
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Rectangles and Trapezoids in the Coordinate Plane
Students determine the missing vertices of quadrilaterals. In this rectangles and trapezoids lesson plan, students examine the characteristics of quadrilaterals. They identify the missing vertices of a quadrilateral on a coordinate plane.
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Practice Your Escape Plan
Young scholars practice escaping from a fire. In this fire safety lesson, students listen to the smoke alarm and discuss what it tells them to do. Young scholars learn what to do when the alarm goes off during the day. ...
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Koala Bear Exhibit
Learners visit the zoo and study the koala bears. For this habitat lesson, students take a field trip to the zoo and examine the habitat of the koala bears. Learners watch videos about koalas and consider the needs of the koalas....