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EcoTravel Log
Students keep travel record over time, analyze data collected and use the information to identify ways in which they can change their behavior to benefit their health and the environment.
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Centennial: This I Value...Hidden Treasures
Fourth graders explain the contributions of Native American Indians, explorers, and Utah's pioneers. They classify items based on value and determine what makes them valuable to individuals, groups, communities, etc.
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Graphing Trash Material
Students investigate recycling. In this reuse and recycle instructional activity, students examine the number and kinds of materials they discard. It also encourages them to think about taking action by reusing and recycling some of...
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Lucky Charms Pictograph
Third graders create pictographs using a breakfast cereal. This fun, hands-on activity allows students to use Lucky Charms cereal to create a pictograph. When the activity is through, 3rd graders get to eat their Lucky Charms marshmallows.
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A Colorful Rainforest
Young scholars are introduced to the various types of birds that make their home in the tropical rainforest. In groups, they use a template of a tropical bird and use color to identify each physical feature. They use the internet to...
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Whatsit?
Students create something useful and/or decorative from throwaway items brought in from home.
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All Things Chinese-- Building a Classroom Museum
Students explore China. In this introduction to Chinese culture lesson, students bring in items or pictures from home that represent Chinese culture. Students create a "Chinese museum" by putting these labeled items on display, adding...
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Spatial Awareness and Understanding Directions
Students follow directions. In this spatial awareness lesson, students play follow the leader around an obstacle course following simple directions.
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All Things Chinese
Fourth graders bring in items or pictures related to Chinese culture. The items are displayed in the room as a museum exhibit.
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Paper Making and Stories
Learners create a handmade paper using pre-soaked paper pulp and a screen. They then decorate the paper using water color paint and brushes in a style that expresses ideas from a reading of, "Miss Rumphius" by Barbara Cooney.
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Theatre Prop Design and Construction
Fourth graders construct individual props. In this theatrical arts lesson, 4th graders use the elements of art to create various props using paper mache. Students construct objects such as logs, fruit, and a picture frame.