Perkins School for the Blind
Bean Bag on My Head
The world is a very different place to those who are blind. That is why it is so important to have your kids with visual impairments explore the world in many different ways. For this activity, a bean bag is placed on the child's head,...
Perkins School for the Blind
Placemats on Trays
Maybe the idea of putting placemats on trays doesn't sound that great, but it is, especially if you have a physical disability or are visually impaired. This task is one that can be used in a vocational setting and helps develop skills...
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The Order of Things on a Coordinate Grid
Students are able to identify ordered pairs on coordinate plane, and graph points on a coordinate plane. They are able to write an ordered pair for each of the points on a graph, and create a design or picture using ordered pairs.
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Food Webs
Students produce a newspaper covering topics related to food webs. They use print and electronic sources to gather information about specific animals. They share their information with the class.
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Show Me the Money
Students review the terms in the "Money Vocabulary Word Bank." They make a wallet or purse to keep their money in. Students learn the song "Show Me the Money." They participate in five centers: 1) Head or Tails Tally, 2) Piggy Bank...
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Fifth graders participate in a variety of math and language arts activities based on chocolate.
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A Day at the Circus Fill-Them-In Tale
In this fill in the blanks worksheet, students will fill in the blanks to complete a story about a day at the circus. This is similar to Mad Libs.
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Our Favourite Halloween Treat
Students conduct a survey about Halloween candy and create a bar graph illustrating the data. In this data analysis lesson, stud nets are introduced to the topic with a discussion and survey, then the class creates a large graph and...
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Action, Please!
Students create an advertising campaign. In this environmental education instructional activity, students research aluminum and aluminum can recycling. Students wrap the instructional activity up by writing newspaper articles, creating...
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Delicious Dinners by Jr. Chefs
Learners create a protein-rich dinner. In this nutrition lesson, students brainstorm foods that are rich in protein. Learners make burritos and identify the color of meat when it is cooked thoroughly.
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Food Labels
Students study Nutrition Facts labels. In this life science lesson, students explore Nutrition Facts labels, then determine and analyze the nutrients found in a variety of foods. Additionally students construct bug boxes used to collect...
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Sunlight and Warm Air
Learners examine the different ways heat can be felt. In this radiation and conduction lesson, students recognize that the sun radiates heat. Learners conduct three experiments to find how the sun warms the Earth and how that heat...
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Makiko's New World
Students analyze the internal and external causes of the Meiji Restoration. They look at the goals and policies of the state and their impact on Japan's modernization. Students also assess the impact of Western ideas on Japan and realize...
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Philanthropy News
Students collect examples of local philanthropy and write a news article for a local newspaper. In this philanthropy lesson, students read Helping Out by George Ancona to gain understanding of what philanthropic acts are. Students...
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Internet Quest: Weatherman Walt-Why the Sky is Blue
Learners analyze atmosphere and light. In this earth science instructional activity, students are introduced to an investigation about why the sky is blue. Learners complete a WebQuest to answer the question.
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DIY Lava Lamp
Learners examine lava lamps and what causes them to work. In this density lesson students make a lava lamp and write the scientific explanation of what happens.
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Leprechaun Dust
Learners make "leprechaun dust" in this short art instructional activity using Jello instant pistachio pudding, small jars, milk, and spoons. Ideal for celebrating St. Patrick's Day with early-elementary students. Can be combined with...
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Food Math
Students brainstorm healthy food choices. In this health science lesson plan, students calculate how much of each food group they need daily. They plan a menu based on the "MyPyramid for Kids" food guide.
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Substance Abuse Prevention
Students evaluate the impact of substance use and abuse in society and the workplace. They identify support services in the workplace which deal with substance abuse. They create an "ideal" policy statement governing substance abuse in a w
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Countries on the Internet
Learners discover interesting and factual information about another country using the Internet and produce a flyer consisting of the information they find.
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Learning Through the Duke
Students examine the contributions of Duke Ellington to the field of jazz. They create an original poem using popular vocabulary from the 1920s, listen to the book, "Duke Ellington," and paint a picture while listening to music by Duke...
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Lots of Lines
Students see that artists make many different kinds of lines. They discuss how artists use line to show ideas such as motion, mood, or emphasis. They geet a "scribble" to transform into a picture using Colorific markers or erasable crayons.
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Forms in Architecture
Students explore shapes and forms in architecture. This instructional activity also introduce students to the concepts of form and function in architecture. They take an architectural tour (on foot or with visuals) to identify forms and...
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What Happened to Robin?
Students investigate animal injuries caused by humans. They present their findings to various neighborhood groups.
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