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The Civil War in Henry County

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider how the Civil War impacted their community. In this Civil War lesson, students use primary and secondary sources to research the Civil War in Henry County, Georgia. Students use their findings to create multimedia...
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Mathew Brady: Civil War

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this Civil War lesson plan, students analyze photographs taken by Mathew Brady.
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A Day at the Beach-Why Did We Do It?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate pollution at the beach. In this environmental instructional activity, students participate in a beach clean-up and calculate the weight of the debris collected. Learners write a reflection in their journal about...
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Earth Matters

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners identify Earth's equator, prime meridian, lines of latitude, lines of longitude, parallels, and meridians.
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Language Arts: Gathering the Appropriate Information

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are able to use the library and/or computer lab to research reliable information sources supporting arguments being put forward in the position paper. They are able to find examples of mission statements from various...
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Poetry

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders preview different poetry selections form different poets to narrow their criteria for a favorite poem. They use the web and written sources to find a favorite poem and then give an oral interpretation of their poem in class...
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Lesson Plan for Waiting to Waltz: A Childhood by Cynthia Rylant

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the elements of writing poetry. In this creative writing lesson, 6th graders discuss a book of poetry in the setting of Appalachia. Students incorporate childhood experiences into the development of visual and...
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Breaking the Color Barrier: Jackie Robinson's Combat Against Racism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore Jackie Robinson's career. In this 20th century American history lesson, students complete the provided analysis questions based on the provided primary documents about Jackie Robinson. Students discuss Jackie' Robinson's...
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Creating a Loyalist Postcard

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research a Loyalist and create their postcards. Specific Expectations.
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The Seasons of the Year

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students learn about the four seasons. They collaborate in pairs, publish a book, and share with the class. They also brainstorm and collaborate with each other providing literacy skills through listening, speaking and writing activities.
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Animal Classification Unit

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study how to group animals by their physical characteristics. They examine how animals have adapted to have their needs met by the environment.
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Agriculture and Slavery

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners explore the importance of agriculture, especially tobacco farming, and the influence it had on slavery in the state of Virginia. Students establish the sequence of tobacco and slavery in the state.
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Housing Arrangements of the Elderly in Canada

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine housing for the elderly in Canada. In this sociology activity, students analyze Canadian Census data to find out what type of housing seniors of the country live in.
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Scientific Method

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the steps in the scientific methods. Through activities, students discover the scientific is a tool for solving problems of any kind. Students will fill out a scientific method chart, and determine what information is...
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Temperature and Pressure on Airplane Surfaces

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use the Internet to delve into the relationship between fores and motion on a sizable object. They predict where they think the temperature and pressure be the greatest, and where the pressure be the lowest.
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Underground Railroad

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use internet cites to explore the Underground Railroad. They also learn the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation. Focus questions are included.
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Message in a Bottle

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders write a short story about being stranded on a deserted island. After a brief geography review of locations at various latitudes and longitudes, 6th graders draft their story about being stranded. They use sensory and...
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Unknown Element Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils work with a partner to determine the identity of an unknown element based on given descriptions. Groups use classroom textbooks, encyclopedias, and science internet sites to identify their unknown element then write a report as...
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Tracing Migration Patterns

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders analyze migration patterns. For this migration lesson, 7th graders use U.S. Census records to trace the migration patterns of 2 German families in Kansas.
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Making a Grocery List

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students make a list and decode words that are related to grocery shopping. For this grocery shopping lesson plan, students discuss what you do at the grocery store.
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How the West Was One: A Layered Book

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create a layered book about the information they learn about the Western region of the United States. In this Western states lesson plan, students create a book about the land, economy, and culture.
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Agriculture in the Desert

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore human migration. In this human migration lesson, students investigate multiple factors contributing to the growth of major Arizona cities.  Students discover the processes, patterns, and functions of human settlement.
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Maize to Maquiladoras: Movement from Mexico to Arizona

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders label maps of Arizona and Mexico to show the people, goods, and ideas that have moved between the two places. In this Arizona and Mexico lesson plan, 4th graders summarize the effects of the movement on Arizona life.
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A River Through Time

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore how construction of a dam on the Gila River affected the lifestyle of Pima Indians. In this social studies lesson, students locate the Gila River and the Coolidge Dam. Students record dates on a timeline and discuss how...

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