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The Ogre Bully

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars listen to the book, The Ogre Bully, and discuss the problems the farmer and his family had during the story.  In this garden themed lesson, students examine different fruit and vegetables and plant them in soil...
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My Favorite Animal and Me

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students research their favorite animal. They create their own fact book to share about their animal and their habitat.
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Properties of Logarithms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of logarithms.  For this logarithms lesson, students discuss the logarithm properties.  Students use linear functions as a basis to develop the logarithm properites by substituting log b and log a...
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students factor trinomials using algebra tiles and blocks. In this algebra lesson, students complete a trinomials station activity. They work backwords to find their answers and discuss their steps in a group.
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Field Trip to the Watsonville Wetlands

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the differences between food webs and food chains.  In this wetland lesson students play a food web game and go on a scavenger hunt. 
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Effigy Mound Activity

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research effigy mounds of Native people in Wisconsin. They create large models of effigy mounds in a given area based on factual information from their studies and research.
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Analyzing Media Literacy

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders define propaganda, evaluate World War II propaganda posters to analyze media literacy, complete War Poster Analysis worksheet, and create and share their own propaganda posters containing subject matter pertaining to war in...
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Land Use Change Over Time

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers use historical aerial photographs and current aerial photographs to compare the change over time to the land. In this land changing lesson plan, students analyze, compare, contrast, and list the land change in their own...
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All About Graphs

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students practice organizing data by creating graphs.  In this statistics lesson, students survey the class about favorite colors and create a bar graph using the data.  Students complete a test based on pet and animal statistics.
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Protecting Our Native Forests

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore environmental awareness by utilizing computer technology. In this ecosystem conservation lesson, students read assigned text which describes the current ecological conditions of Hawaii. Students collaborate in groups to...
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Value Of Money

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students read the book "Alexander, Who Used To Be Rich Last Sunday," along with their teacher and take away coins as they follow along with the story. In this money and counting lesson plan, students get meaningful practice in the art of...
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Diversity in Insects

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine bug photos from across the world. In this biodiversity lesson, students use a field notebook to make observation of insect photos. The class gather on the floor to investigate a mock field of...
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Is It The Flu? What Do I Do?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners use the internet to research the flu. Using various websites, they identify who should get flu shots, how to protect themselves and guidelines for getting over the flu. They write a one page report on their findings to end the...
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Mother's Day Flowers

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students complete a circle map describing why they love their mom and use a flower template to type the ways. Then they insert a digital picture into the center of the flower. The flowers are then printed out and given to their mothers...
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Nursery Rhymes

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students recall details of nursery rhyme read by teacher, identify main characters, and demonstrate knowledge of poem by creating concept map about story that includes title, clip art, and changes in font and color.
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Is Your Water Clean?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students compare water quality of different sources. They test water samples for odor, phosphates, pH, bacteria, and dissolved solids. they fill out a data table and answer questions about their findings.
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Geometric Construction

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate some concepts associated with geometric shapes. They study the bisector segment and the perpendicular line to a given line. Students conduct analysis with the goal of deepening observation and deduction...
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Personal Peace Symbols

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders produce a work of art that symbolizes peace and their experiences with it. In this peace symbolism lesson, 11th graders sketch symbols associated with peace view art examples of peace images. Students complete a...
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Lighthouse Geometric

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students identify the types and characteristics of geometric figures. In this lighthouse geometric lesson plan, students review shapes that represent plane or solid.  They select items that could be used to construct a lighthouse...
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Logo Design and Ad Campaign Relating to Forestry Management.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore organizations that promote effective marketing strategies and create their own visual symbols that benefit effective forestry cultivation.  In this creative lesson students study logos of organizations, create...
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Westward Ho: The Difficulties of Emigrants Moving West

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners research the journey west of 19th century emigrants. In this pioneer lesson, students read the letters and diaries of a fictitious family traveling on the Oregon Trail. They mark their route on a US map, create a chart showing...
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Composition Compositions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore composition and symmetry to create their own digital media piece. In this design composition lesson, students visit the online websites and examples of asymmetrical compositions and symmetry. Students sketch a...
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Working with Clay

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate how to work with clay after examine the book "Being Friendly to Trees." They make a clay square which they decorate with leaves that they find while taking a nature walk. They glaze their artwork and then...
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Bird Beak Adaptation Lab

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate bird beaks to determine which physical adaptations are necessary based on the types of food the birds eat. They participate in a lab by visiting multiple stations to determine which beaks are most efficient,...