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North American Explorers

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discuss famous explorere then research an explorer, collect reference materials and take notes using notecards. They write a three to four page typed and double spaced report then present their findings to the class.
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Time, Talent, Treasure, and Economics

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine and trace the origin of an item of clothing. They write, illustrate, and publish a book describing the trade flow that brought their item of clothing to the United States.
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Biographical Research Paper

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners choose a subject for a biographical research paper. They use books, the Internet, encyclopedias and articles to gather information on a determined subject then follow a rubric to write a research paper.
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Exhibiting Your Knowledge

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students are introduced to the various museum functions. In groups, they create a traveling exhibition based on Gutenberg's invention and the first printed book. They share their exhibition with the class and answer any questions presented.
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Go West Young Man#148

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students determine the difference between immigration and emigration. They read and listen to books about emigration westward during the Gold Rush years. They examine life in Gold Rush towns while determining why gold is so valuable....
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The Five Steps for Foreign Born Students in Writing Reports

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students chose a special topic of interest. They check the card catalog to see how many books are available in the school library on the chosen topic and lists them alphabetically. They take the list to the library and check the card...
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Literary Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore literature in a new way. They search the Web in a scavenger hunt for information about books and authors. They publish their answers in a newsletter using MS Word.
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Peekikng At Public Sculpture

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use the internet to investigate public examples of sculpture. They reflect upon the possibility of being a reference of lifestyles that can exist in a society. A variety of media sources serve as inspiration for the lesson.
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Grab Hands and Run: Understanding Human Rights

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read the novel Grab Hands and Run by Frances Temple. They explore the effects of war on human rights. Students explore the idea that human rights are protected by the United Nations. They identify the human rights that were...
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The Doctor Sound

For Teachers K
Students complete a variety of activities related to the /o/ sound. As a class they recite a tongue twister, then trace and write the letter O. Students then listen to the teacher read "The Ox Book," identify the words in the story...
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No Title

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, after brainstorming a list of things good friends do for each other, apply prereading strategies to the book, "Be A Friend to Trees," and create similes and metaphors utilizing content ideas. They also sketch an...
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Got Biodiversity?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine the concept of biodiversity. Using the internet, they complete small activities in which they work together. Using the information they collected, they create a class book, make murals and write in their journals.
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Clap Your Hands Activity Card

For Students Pre-K - K
In this reading activity, students respond to the book Clap Your Hands by completing this activity at home with a parent. Students cut out 6 pictures, then read the clues from the story. Students paste each picture on the chart where it...
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Fill-In-The-Blank Word Activity

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this fill-in-the-blank worksheet, students use a word list at the bottom of the page to correctly complete a set of 14 sentences. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Introduce Vocabulary: a Day at the Apple Orchard

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore language arts by reading a story book in class. In this tier two vocabulary lesson, students read the book A Day at the Apple Orchard and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define the selected vocab...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Annabelle Swift, Kindergartner

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore language arts by reading a book about children. In this tier two vocabulary lesson, students read the book Annabelle Swift, Kindergartner and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define the vocabulary...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Firefighters

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore language arts by reading a book with their class. In this story vocabulary activity, students read the book Firefighters and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define the selected vocab words and...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Fly Away Home

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore English by reading a children's book in class. For this story vocabulary lesson, students read the book Fly Away Home and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define the selected vocabulary words and...
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Introduce Vocabulary: How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore language arts by reading a fiction book in class. In this tier two vocabulary lesson plan, students read the book How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Moonbear’s Bargain

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore language arts by reading a book in class. In this story vocabulary lesson, students read the book Moonbear's Bargain and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define the selected vocabulary words and...
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Introduce Vocabulary: One Hungry Monster

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners explore language arts by reading a children's book in class. In this tier two vocabulary lesson, students read the book One Hungry Monster and identify the use of three vocabulary words. Learners define the chosen vocabulary...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners explore language arts by reading a children's book in class. In this tier two vocabulary lesson, students read the book Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship and identify the use of specific vocabulary words....
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Introduce Vocabulary: Some Birthday

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore language arts by reading a story book in class. In this tier two vocabulary activity, students read the book Some Birthday and discuss the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define selected words and use them...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Sorting

For Teachers K - 3rd
Pupils explore language arts by reading a children's book in class. In this tier two vocabulary lesson, students read the book Sorting and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Pupils define selected vocabulary terms and utilize...

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