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The Editorial Revisited

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify different types of editorials. They explain, using a graphic organizer, the elements that make an editorial powerful. They offer elements they came up with and the examples and list them on the board.
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America at War

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine issues that faced Americans during World War I, discuss role that sinking of the Lusitania had in America's decision to enter the war, and analyze changing role of U.S. during the war and how it emerged as a world...
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Arkansas History Lesson Plant One: Play-Do Soto

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete a variety of projects to learn about Arkansas history. In this Arkansas lesson plan, 5th graders go on a field trip to a state park, explore an Arkansas map, put play-dough on the trail of De Soto, color regions of...
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Navigating Through Capital History

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research the history of Tallahassee using a Website and other materials to determine why the capital is where it is today. They organize the information on a timeline and investigate the "heart" of Florida.
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Science in Focus: Force and Motion

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore force and motion through a series of experiments. In this physics lesson, students create and interpret speed graphs. They build an electromagnet and explain the factors affecting its strength.
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Creature of the Week

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the habits and biology of the wildlife that resides in their area. They fill in a Creature of the Week sheet for a different animal each week using field guides and textbooks.
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Tour of Our Century

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students will research the politics, arts, social climate, technological and scientific advances of the 1900s. They will work in cooperative groups to identify the most significant advances of one decade then use a computer to create a...
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Pre-Reading Preparation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore a given historical fiction story. In groups, they research selected topics dealing with the story and determine what is fiction and what is fact. Students create a multimedia presentation about their findings and...
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Presidential Power and Influence

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars analyze the powers and duties that Article II of the US Constitution grants the President. They determine the influence the President has on the nation and how philanthropy changes in a nation.
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Historical Fiction - Based on facts or purely fiction?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students, after reading an Accelerated Reader historical fiction book, research the actual historical time period portrayed in the book. Then, working in a cooperative learning group, they create a HyperStudio presentation.
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Mr./Ms.Scientist, This Is Your Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create a timeline of ten events in chronological order about a scientist to include his/her accomplishments.
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Take a Technology Trek with Endangered Animals

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify endangered animals and research reasons why these animals may be going extinct. Using the internet, reference books and reference CDs, students explore an animal of their choice and write a report about the endangered...
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Desert Animal Presentations

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders assemble a presentation about a desert animal using presentation software and a teacher-created template.
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Thanksgiving Slide Show

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders produce a simple piece of writing given the topic sentence: "I am thankful for..." . Students translate their piece of writing into an electronic format using the software program KidPix. Students present their completed...
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Homelessness:Key Terms

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the concept of homelessness. In this social issues activity, students research homelessness through key terms, in order explore the concept in more depth.
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Kindergarten Holocaust Unit

For Teachers K
Students determine that we are the same. They discuss that we have differences and realize our differences make us special. They recall the ways in which human beings and Sesame Street characters are alike. They create a second...
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Thanksgiving Friends

For Teachers K
Students listen to teacher read alouds of books that include facts about Thanksgiving. They discuss what they are thankful for and share this discussion with another class through e-mail.
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Wind

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are read a story and answer the comprehension questions about sound and wind. In groups, they make their own wind vane and how to determine the direction of the wind. To end the lesson, they make their own Anemometer to...
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Looking Through Time

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders research their local history and create a books program.
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E.T. Write Home

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars read the book, The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System, and discuss the planets visited by the characters in the book. They write journal entries from the viewpoint of E.T., writing letters home describing his...
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Orca Search

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students conduct a variety of research activities to widen their knowledge about Orca Whales. They compile their research into a paper.
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Name Geneology Essay

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the meaning of their names and write an essay about their findings.
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Write Me A Picture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice with various art techniques, such as calligraphy and painting. They create a calligraphy writing on paper given to them by their teacher. They illustrate the writing and share with the class.
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How to Celebrate the 800th Anniversary of the Mogol Empire

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research information on the Mongolian Empire from various readings and online videos of primary sources and create a poster for oral presentation. Students connect history with the current day, while incorporating geographical,...

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