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Holocaust Map Studies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze maps and answer discussion questions related to WWI. For this geography lesson, students analyze historic maps to determine causes and effects of WWI in Europe. Students read testimonies of Holocaust survivors and label...
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My Holiday Portfolio

For Teachers K
Students create a holiday portfolio by participating in these three lessons. They experience using the computer by using the provided student guides.
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Cracking the Maya Code

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars analyze the meaning of Maya glyphs. In this Mayan communication lesson, students use Mayan symbols to calculate their birthdates according to Maya Long Count.
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Seuss for All Season

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this special occasions activity, students answer short answer questions about themselves and special things they like to do. Students complete 6 questions.
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The Phantom of the Computer Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students calculate the power consumption of computers in school. In this physics lesson plan, students design an experiment to determine whether the school should unplug computers at the end of the day. They collect data and report...
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How Old Is Mike?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars examine the absolute dating of fossils, they use a list of names and ages to determine the difference between relative age and absolute age. They explore the relative age and absolute age of people and of fossils.
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Using Holiday Songs to Enhance Lessons

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Holiday songs can be fun and educational.
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Some People Just Don't Get It

For Students 4th - 5th
In this daily mind builders learning exercise, students use inferential reasoning and deduction.  Students read a short passage and respond to 6 short answer questions stating their own opinion and providing evidence to support...
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Texas State Energy Conservation Office

Cost-Effective Buying

For Students 6th - 8th
Middle school energy experts read about the relationship between energy use and cost-efficiency. Then they work through a couple of scenarios to determine which approach is more cost-effective.
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The Twelve Core Values of the Inupiaq People - How do they fit in your life?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students become familiar with the Inupiaq culture. In this Inupiaq lesson, students listen to read alouds about the life style of the Inupiaq in Alaska, Students understand the twelve core values of the Inupiaq people. Students choose a...
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Teaching Attendance: Everyday Strategies to Help Teachers Improve Attendance and Raise Achievement

For Teachers K - 12th
Build a culture of attendance with the help of this 7-page toolkit loaded with suggestions for specific things you and parents can do to improve attendance, and in turn, raise the achievement of learners. Included are suggestions for...
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Get a Leg Up

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Traveling through space is an amazing experience, but it definitely takes a toll on the body. After reading an article and watching a brief video, learners perform an experiment that simulates the effects of zero gravity on the...
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Get Caught Reading: Sharpen Your Literary Focus

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Create positive reading experiences that will foster a long-term love of reading.
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Pay It Forward Project

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
Create a list of random acts of kindness and have your class perform them during a designated week. Learners will also participate in a project centered around being kind to others. Each grade chooses their kindness project, and then...
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Getting Help: Food Stamps and Nutrition Programs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Here is another lesson regarding the law. This time, the laws that dictate eligibility for food stamps is the focus. After an initial discussion about the basics of the laws, learners do a case study of a family who is applying for food...
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The Importance of Honoring Our Veterans

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
November 11th offers the chance to teach children gratitude for the sacrifices made by service men and women.
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Living the Dream: 100 Acts of Kindness

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Inspire kindness in and out of school with a instructional activity that challenges scholars to perform 100 acts of kindness during the time between Martin Luther King Jr. Day to Valentine's day. Leading up to a celebration of...
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Piecewise Linear Functions: Extending Stories to Graphs

For Students 8th - 10th
Using this resource, scholars develop graphs that model situations by showing change over time. They answer 15 questions based on information from charts that show growth in weight. They extend the concepts to an assessment section of...
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Girls Around the World: Communicating Through First-Person Narratives

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Teams select a society to investigate and create a chart comparing and contrasting the status of girls in that society with their own. They then craft and illustrate a personal narrative written from the point of view of a girl living in...
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Create Your Own Classroom Olympic Games

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students create their own version of the Olympic Games. They compete in the games of their choice and keep score.
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Perkins School for the Blind

Daily Journal

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Keeping a daily journal is fun. It builds strong writing skills and provides an expressive outlet. For children with visual impairments, it's even more important. It provides a way for them to connect written word with real events,...
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Volcanoes!: The Dangers of Snow and Ice

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students observe a demonstration of how melting snow and ice can contribute to mudflows. They then observea list of continents with the number of snow and ice covered mountains on each continent and discuss. They then label a group of...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Hand Washing Experiment

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
An engaging experiment allows scholars to understand why the recommendation is to wash for 20 seconds with soap and water — while making them aware of their own habits! 
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Kids Making News

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders correspond with one another regarding interesting global topics. They swap interview questions and collaborate in the publishing of an online newspaper. This should be a highly motivating lesson which get kids writing!