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Amate Bark Paintings/Folk Arts of Latin America

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the history of bark paintings in South America and produce their own version of these paintings.
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Simple Machines

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explain how simple machines work and design their own machine. They use the Internet for research.
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Mildred Taylor: Understanding the Author of "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete various activities related to the analysis of the novel "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry." They create a collage of words and images of what it was like to live in the South in the 1930's, conduct Internet research, and...
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Out of Order

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the role technology plays in their lives and create one-act plays illustrating how reliance on a certain technology can be problematic if the gadget is not working properly.
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Tangled Text

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students list different forms of communication, assess importance of writing, read and discuss article "String, and Knot, Theory of Inca Writing", research system of writing, and create "How It Works" posters.
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About the Author: Kate DiCamillo

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars examine the writing process of Kate DiCamillo, the author of "Because of Winn-Dixie." They read author's comments, watch a slideshow narrated by the author, complete a free-write activity, and discuss Kate DiCamillo's top...
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Language Arts: Awesome Authors Website

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners examine the writing techniques of professional authors and apply them to their own work. In pairs, they email authors to discover the tricks of the trade. Students create their own Website for their work.
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The Geometry of Paul Goble's Artwork

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine the concepts of geometry used by Paul Goble in his book Adopted By The Eagles. After analyzing Mr. Goble's work they create an original piece featuring symmetry, pattern, repetition, and other principles of geometry....
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Flights of Fancy?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students reflect on the dynamics of human flight and how objects fall through the air and how science principles are used in flight. They create a How-It-Works poster diagramming the science behind one method of flying. In addition,...
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Complete Careers

For Students 5th - 6th
For this career report worksheet, students select and read a nonfiction book about a career they are interested in. Students write a report about this career, completing the 7 requirements listed.
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Charles Dickens

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Charles Dickens worksheet, learners read a 1 page article on Charles Dickens and then answer 12 short answer questions.
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Travel Agencies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the job responsibilities of a travel agent.  In this career lesson, students discuss and role-play specific details of what a travel agent must do at the beginning of the day prior to opening.
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Ethics on the Job

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine ethics in the workplace. In this Career and leadership lesson plan, students will pair up to discuss various issues surrounding workplace ethics. This lesson plan includes 3 different activities, and assessment and...
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Haring Mosaic

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders design and create a tile mosaic in a public place inspired by the work of artist Keith Haring.  For this Haring Mosaic lesson, based on an actual project in Germany, 8th graders study the artist's work, design and...
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The Historical Development of Magnetism

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students discuss the history and importance of magnets to the world. In this magnetism lesson, students write an essay of a world without magnets.  Students may research addition information to add details about uses of magnets.
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Chemical Information Search

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research information using various internet resources. For this chemistry lesson, students demonstrate their ability to navigate websites and gather necessary information. They evaluate the potential usefulness of the databases...
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Tales of the Supernatural

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the origins and development of a literary genre. They investigate how shared imaginative concerns link the members of a literary period and compare works of literature from different eras.
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La cocina del mundo hispanohablante

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders chose a Spanish speaking country. They research the cuisine of that country. They find recipe which they word process the recipe in both English and Spanish before adding it to a class recipe book.
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The Life of Frederick Douglass

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars discuss the importance of effective leadership in a democratic society. They study the significance of the contributions of Frederick Douglass to America. They compare the effects of political, economic, and social factors...
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Lions and Tigers and Bears - Oh My!

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Research animals and develop a non-fiction presentation. Students will complete research on a particular animal and determine the animal's characteristics as well as habitat before choosing a differentiated project to present using the...
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Monster and Myths: Scripts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore characteristics of the myth genre.  In this myth lesson, students become familiar with various myths and the cultures they were derived from. Middle schoolers compare in a graphic...
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NY State Testing Program

For Students 8th
In this math exam worksheet, 8th graders review geometric and algebraic concept including angles, polygons, equations, factoring and addition and subtraction, quadrilaterals, trig and circles. They take a comprehensive...
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New York State Testing Program Practice

For Students 8th
In  this standardized test preparation worksheet, 8th graders solve several varying problems.  This twelve page test preparation worksheet asks students to show their work and explain how they arrived at their answers. 
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Pieces of Peace

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the artwork of Keith Haring and create an original artwork in his style. In this symbiotics lesson, watch a video about the artwork of Keith Haring and  create an artwork to deliver a message.