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November - Poetry
First graders respond to poetry through a group activity. They interact with rhythm and tempo in poetry through an oral presentation. They experiment with choral speaking. They discuss Thanksgiving family traditions.
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A Friend Is...
Students investigate characteristics of friendship through literature and interviews then share their ideas through posters. They role play scenarios related to friends and problems they might have. This lesson reflects cross curricular...
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The Buzz on Bees-How Bees Make Our World a Little Sweeter
These lessons can help students learn about the important role bees play in the ecosystem.
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Using Art to Draw Us Together
Students build their own bridges or make connections to other peers, teens, adults/parents, senior citizens and people from around the world through various art mediums. Through this type of instructional activity students attempt to...
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What Are the Literary, Artistic, Scientific, and Technological Contributions of Immigrants to the United States?
Students evaluate impact of immigration on America's economy and culture, research information about people of various countries of origin, and share findings with classmates through collages, posters, handouts, or skits.
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"I Have a Dream" Shown in Pictures
Students demonstrate their understanding of Dr. King's dreams by drawing a picture representing one of them. In this Dr. King activity lesson plan, students read the speech "I Have a Dream" and discuss the vocabulary. Students select one...
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Painting in Pink and Red
Students mix red and white to make different hues. In this color mixing lesson, students make a Valentine's Day project with a variety of shades of red and pink. They find the ratio of red and white and the color it creates.
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My Own Holiday
Learners investigate holiday traditions by participating in class celebrations. In this St. Patrick's day lesson, students discover the history of St. Patrick, the religious context of the holiday, and the fine foods and traditions that...
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Letter to a Leprechaun
Students write a persuasive writing paper telling a Leprechaun why they should share their gold with the student. In this persuasive writing lesson plan, students write about what they would do with their pot of gold.
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All About Me: My Senses
Students explore the world around them and identify their five senses and the parts of their bodies that are associated with each sense.
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All About Trees
Second graders examine the artwork of Robert Harris and discuss how trees are an important part of their lives. In groups, they discover how people's use of the environment has changed over time and describe the climate and vegetation...
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How Would the World be Different?
Students examine the impact of Martin Luther King, Jr. In this civil rights lesson, students imagine the outcome of the Civil Rights Movement had King never been born. Students compose essays that feature King's roles in the movement.
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Hearts in Motion
Young scholars participate in cardiovascular activities. In this physical education lesson, students are divided into groups and brainstorm activities to get their heart rate up. Young scholars demonstrate the activity for classmates.
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Lace Pictures
Students create Valentine's Day gifts. In this visual arts lesson, students create a Valentine's Day project using paper doilies pasted onto construction paper. Students frame their art with brown construction paper and give their...
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Valentine's Day Recipes
Students create a recipe using traditional Valentine's Day treats. In this recipe lesson, students brainstorm about Valentine's Day treats and choose one or two to create the recipe. Students list measurements and ingredients. Students...
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Heart Healthy Food Musical Chairs
Students participate in a game of musical chairs that discusses heart health. In this health lesson, students walk around a group of chairs and when the music stops they sit down. Some chairs will have index cards with a picture of a...
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The Meaning of Flowers
Students explore the messages sent in bouquets. In this messages lesson, students research the meaning of various flowers by researching online. Students draw a picture of a bouquet with the meanings of the flowers written under it.
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Class Book: My Favorite Valentine
Students create a class book for Valentine's Day. In this holiday lesson, students draw a picture and write a few sentences about their favorite valentine. Students put their pictures together to create a class book.
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Emergency Preparedness
High schoolers take a closer look at emergency preparedness plans. In this writing skills lesson, students evaluate the severe weather, natural disaster, and threat plans in place at their school and then write their own improved...
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Jars of Clay
Students make jars of clay to represent the jars used in the Hanukkah story. In this Hanukkah lesson plan, students use clay, sculpting tools, and can be completed with model magic.
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Moms of the Future
Students explore the roles of mothers. In this writing skills lesson, students discuss what motherhood will look like in the future and what it looked like in the past. Students respond to a writing prompt that requires them to write...
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A Penny For Your Thoughts: Cross-Curricular Journal Writing
Students are introduced to the importance of journal writing. After creating their own journal, they write their thoughts and feelings about different subjects. If they choose to they can share their writings with the class to end the...
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Faces of the Family
Middle schoolers and teachers share their individual concept of families to begin the lesson. As they read different pieces of literature, they keep a journal of the activities and problems each main character gets into. To end the...
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Winter Quilt
Second graders create a class winter quilt. In this visual arts lesson plan, 2nd graders use construction paper, glitter, markers, and ribbon to create a patchwork quilt of winter scenes or memories.