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Time, Talent, Treasure, and Economics
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
Students 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
Learners 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
Pupils 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. They...
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The Five Steps for Foreign Born Students in Writing Reports
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
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
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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Raptor Poetry
Students create poems about raptors. They discuss raptors and create three poems including at least two of the following: haiku, diamante, found, and acrostic. They create a classroom book of poems or conduct a poetry slam where students...
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Grab Hands and Run: Understanding Human Rights
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
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
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?
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 this reading worksheet, 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...
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Fill-In-The-Blank Word Activity
For this fill-in-the-blank worksheet, young scholars 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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Read To Feed
Pupils read to accumulate pledge money to purchase a heifer for a needy family. In this reading for the needy lesson, students solicit pledges from family and friends for each book they read. They use the money from the pledges to...
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Maze Activity- Picnic in the Park
In this maze worksheet, students complete a maze, helping "friends" find a perfect picnic spot. A web site reference for additional activities is given.
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Introduce Vocabulary: a Day at the Apple Orchard
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
Students explore language arts by reading a book about children. In this tier two vocabulary lesson plan, students read the book Annabelle Swift, Kindergartner and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define the...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Firefighters
Learners explore language arts by reading a book with their class. In this story vocabulary lesson, students read the book Firefighters and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Learners define the selected vocab words and...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Fly Away Home
Learners explore English by reading a children's book in class. In this story vocabulary lesson, students read the book Fly Away Home and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Learners define the selected vocabulary words and...
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Introduce Vocabulary: How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World
Students explore language arts by reading a fiction book in class. For this tier two vocabulary lesson, students read the book How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Moonbear’s Bargain
Young scholars 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. Young scholars define the selected vocabulary...
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Introduce Vocabulary: One Hungry Monster
Young scholars 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. Young scholars define the chosen...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship
Learners explore language arts by reading a children's book in class. In this tier two vocabulary instructional activity, students read the book Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship and identify the use of specific...
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