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ESL Activity - Authentic Cooking Experience
Young scholars encounter imperatives used for the instructions for this cooking experience. They review selected vocabulary terms for food and the process of cooking. Students identify adverbs of sequence (first, then, etc.). They follow...
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Introduction To Melodic Notation: Sol-Mi
Second graders discover the use of melody in music and how it relates to simple songs and music notation. Students sing and move throughout this lesson. Emphasis is placed upon group and individual practice interpreting musical melodies.
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Apple Blossoms and Pollination
Students explore the concept of pollination. In this pollination lesson, students examine the parts of an apple blossom and then compare and contrast pollination and cross-pollination.
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Pioneers
Second graders study pioneers. In this social studies lesson, 2nd graders discuss the lives of pioneers. Students view photographs of various types of pioneer homes. Students build their own models of pioneer homes.
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Just Bee-Tween Flowers!
Pupils examine the major plant and bee parts and the interdependency between bees and fast plants. They observe and record the stages of growth of fast plants, take photos of the plant's life cycle, and cross-pollinate plants.
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Microsoft Word Lesson 2
Fourth graders investigate some of the basic functions of using Microsoft Word. The teacher uses a LCD projector to give instruction and guide the lesson. They practice finding the menu screens to perform basic editing and command...
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A logical-mathematical look at a painting
Students view classical paintings. In this analyzing lesson, students view a Powerpoint of classical paintings and discuss the emotion, colors, and objects they see within the painting. Students list questions they would ask the artist...
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Dreaming of Gardens
Students demonstrate ways to be an environmental philanthropist. In this philanthropy activity, students read The Gardener and Just a Dream and compare the two books. Students discuss ways the characters demonstrated environmental...
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Fill Me In
Second graders work on expanding their vocabulary. In this personal writing lesson, 2nd graders practice word identification and complete a worksheet by filling in the blanks.
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Research
Second graders work together to research an animal. They write a short description of the animal of their choice and complete a worksheet. They also discover if the animal is a plant friend or foe.
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Lewis and Clark in Washington Shrub Steppe Habitat
Students examine the land of the shrub steppe and compare it with Lewis and Clark's journals. They list the characteristics of the land. They also discuss restoration of native plants.
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Introduction to Melodic Notation: Sol-Mi
Second graders sing melodic sol-mi songs for teacher and student assessment. Emphasis is placed on drill and practice while developing melodic singing skills. Students evaluate performances and activities using pre-determined rubric...
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AIDS
Students in an ESL classroom examine the effect of HIV/AIDS on the continent of Africa. As a class, they identify the concerns of the Treatment Action Campaign to determine if they are justifiable or not. They must identify the main...
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Classes of Sailing Vessels
Students examine the construction and operation of various sailing vessels. In groups, they use the internet to make flash cards of the different types of classes of sailing ships. They participate in a game in which they use the cards...
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Insect Investigator
Students examine and identify common insects. They observe these insects in their environment and keep track of how many they see. They use magnifying glasses and special hats to get into the role of an inspector.
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Homology
Students investigate the concept of homology. They are particularly interested in finding information about developmental homology. Students design a new animal correcting obvious mistakes on a worksheet provided by the teacher. They...
PBS
Colorin Colorado: Technology and English Language Learners
Resources and articles aimed at helping teachers use technology with English language learners.
TESL Journal
The Internet Tesl Journal: For Teachers of English as a Second Language
Articles, research papers, lessons plans, classroom handouts, teaching ideas and links for teachers of English as a second language students.
Charles I. Kelly and Lawrence E. Kelly
Many things.org: American Literature for English Learners
American literature presented in text and audio for English language learners. Students have the ability to listen to the audio as they read the text. Links to 57 audio programs and text by American authors. MP3 is required for the audio...
Charles I. Kelly and Lawrence E. Kelly
Many things.org: American History for English Learners (Esl/efl)
American History presented in text and audio for English language learners. Students have the ability to listen to the audio as they read the text. Links to more than 250 audio programs and text with information presented in...
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Context Counts in Second Language Learning
Discover how contextual factors count when learning a second language.
PBS
Colorin Colorado: Common Core State Standards and Ell
Resources to explore the implications of the Common Core State Standards for English language learners. Includes links to research reports, guidelines for implementing the standards, videos, and articles.
PBS
Colorin Colorado: Differentiated Instruction & Rti for El Ls
Resources for providing differentiated instruction and response to intervention for English Language Learners. Includes links to articles, videos, and podcasts.
Rong-Chang ESL
Esl: English for Intermediate Learners (2): Bank Robbery
A learning module geared toward English as a Second Language Learners. Students read and/or listen to a short text entitled "Bank Robbery" and click on the links below to increase comprehension and vocabulary skills. Students can...