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Science Writing and Review Project

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars create brochures about a science unit.  In this science writing lesson, students include information on topics contained in the unit of science chosen such as title page, adaptations and classifying life.
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Five Senses

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore the five senses.  In this five senses science and literature lesson, students listen to The Magic School Bus Five Senses book, stopping to identify and discuss each sense.  Students draw and label a picture of...
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Magnet Subtraction

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Mini mathematicians use magnets to complete subtraction sentences. They choose a number of objects with the magnet and subtract the number from the total objects.  Have them create number sentences as they fish for magnets. 
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Prometheus Eulogy

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Pupils write a eulogy for the mythological character, Prometheus. In this Greek myth instructional activity, students read a story about Prometheus and view a PowerPoint. Pupils discuss the elements of a eulogy and then write one for...
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The Rainbow Fish

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read a story. In this diversity lesson, students read The Rainbow Fish, by Marcus Pfister, discuss sharing and uniqueness, and decorate their own scale with information about them using pictures or words.
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Holiday Ideas: Snowman

For Teachers Pre-K - K
In this fine motor skills instructional activity, students cut and paste items onto a snowman with no help from their teacher.  Students will use items, such as toothpicks, to help them glue small pieces.  Students distiguish...
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Math and Money

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore financial literacy.  For this middle school mathematics lesson, students investigate income, taxes, and costs of living.  Students investigate banking and use straightforward computation to learn about savings,...
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Elmer's Glue Crew

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students practice cleaning up the environment by identifying wasteful behaviors in their school. In this arts and crafts lesson, students create "eco-inspector" binoculars using Elmer's glue, plastic wrap, and construction paper....
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Owls and Raptors

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Pupils dissect an owl pellet and identify its contents, after watching the teacher demonstrate the dissection process. Students record their findings on a graph.
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The All About Me Poster

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students write about themselves and create a poster to illustrate who they are.
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Impromptu Speeches

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars brainstorm their favorite summer activities and volunteers five impromptu speeches. They review the rubric for impromptu speeches and discuss possible topics for speeches. They give impromptu speeches and evaluate each other.
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Using Pictures and Slogans to Persuade an Audience!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss how writers use various techniques to persuade an audience and examine examples used in the media. They interpret their thoughts and feelings about pictures, symbols and slogans and create an advertisement using...
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Let's Forecast the Weather!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students discuss weather and how it is forcast on the news. They set up a "news room" and create their own sentences with a forecast and advice for those watching based on the forecast. These sentences are used as students role play weather
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Create a Travel Brochure

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars research ancient Rome. They examine and analyze effective travel brochures and then work in groups to research aspects of ancient Rome and present their findings in a brochure.
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A Planet Full of Animals

For Teachers K
Students explore a variety of animals that live on our planet. The shapes, sizes, colors, movements, and coverings of the animals are observed. The similarities and differences in the animals are grouped according to common traits.
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Writing a Letter of Inquiry!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine and discuss brevity of business letters, create focused and catchy letters, and publish a typed letter that is suitable for mailing.

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