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Paying Taxes for Chores Lesson

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners examine the concept of paying taxes with a chores theme.
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LESSON 4: This is Rosa Parks

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars learn about Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement.
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Soda to be Absent from Schools

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Should schools serve soda to students? Learners read an artlcle that argues against the sale of soda in schools and engage in a class discussion. They then complete a short assessment to check for comprehension and reflect on the...
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Read To Feed

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read to accumulate pledge money to purchase a heifer for a needy family. In this reading for the needy instructional activity, students solicit pledges from family and friends for each book they read. They use the money from the...
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Probability or Ability?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars use their non-dominant hand to catch candy which they tossed in the air. They estimate how many they catch in a second round. They record and determine how the probability changed the second time.
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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 lesson plan, 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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Kids' Kompany

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students determine ways to earn money and consider how to use money for the common good.
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Seems Like a Million Bucks

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students read Sam and the Lucky Moon, identify the elements of the story, and examine the benefits and costs of giving.
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Purchasing Power

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students participate in a lemonade sale and record their sales in a journal. In this fundraising lesson plan, students donate money they have raised from a lemonade sale and make a plan for how the money should be spent.
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Using a Calculator

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students use a calculator to solve math problems. In this calculator usage activity, students get into pairs and familiarize themselves with the keys. Students are then given problems to solve using the calculator. Students do Smart...
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Special Snack

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students explore grocery store circulars to choose items for a snack.  In this snack math lesson, students must plan a class snack for $20.00. Students create a list estimating costs.  Students view lists and choose one for...
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International Festival: France

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore French culture. In this cross-curriculum social studies lesson, students listen to Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans and identify words and landmarks associated with France. Students pronounce several phrases in French,...
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The Places We Will Go

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders demonstrate basic map skills. They each bury a bag of chocolate coins, create a map with directions to find their "treasure," and follow another student's directions to locate a bag of coins.
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DNA/Genetics

For Teachers K - 8th
Learners delve into a study of DNA. In this science lesson plan, students gain an understanding of DNA, which is the genetic material for every person and every other living thing.
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Learning About Philanthropy With Hands-On Activities

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students can combine state-mandated curriculum with philanthropic activities in these lessons.
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World Hunger

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners discover the benefits of balanced nutrition. In this service learning lesson, students read Beatrice's Goat and create a poster featuring the Heifer International Project.
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Read to Feed

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars participate in the Read-to-Feed project. In this fundraising instructional activity, students read books to purchase a farm animal for a family in need. Young scholars write a letter to the family that will be receiving...
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Wants Vs. Needs: The Pilgrims sail to America

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students work in groups to create a list of the items needed by the Pilgrims to bring to America.  In this wants vs. needs lesson, students must agree on what should be on the list. Students create their list by order of importance....
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What Is a Foundation?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the concept of grants. In this philanthropy lesson, students meet a grant-writer and then collaborate to prepare a grant request.
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Do I Want or Need?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore wants and needs. In this introductory economics lesson, students use a "pinch card" to display whether a familiar item is a "want" or a "need". Students listen to the book Alexander used to be Rich on Sunday by Judith...
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Recycle Lifecycle

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate the recycling process. In this recycling lesson, students read the article The Recycling Process After Collection and discuss the advantages of recycling. As an extension activity, students simulate the molding of...
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You are Special: I like ________ because....

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners write positive sentences about their classmates.  In this describing a classmate lesson, students discuss a picture presented by the teacher.  After the teacher tells why she likes this person, learners write sentences...
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An Imaginary Trip

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students use their imaginations to write about an imaginary trip. In this creative writing instructional activity, students write about an imaginary trip. Students brainstorm writing ideas as a class and use past...
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Presentation of Family Shield or Crest

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students present their family shield or crest that was created during the first part of this lesson. In this historical arts lesson, students present their family shield to their classmates and are graded based on the included...

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