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Teaching A Tale of Two Cities

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders read "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens. In groups, they analyze the opinions of various philosophers on the French Revoluion. To end the activity, they take all the information gathered during their readings and...
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Could trade replace aid?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars read and discuss the story "Thirst for Tea Takes Away Childrens' Choices." They work in small groups to role play the roles of shopper, tea picker, and manager of a company that imports and sells teabags. Students write a...
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Is Capitalism Good for the Poor?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars have the unique opportunity to analyze actual data collected by field researchers They research to see whether holding clear title made a difference in farmers' willingness to invest in capital improvements that would...
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Accountability

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners review issues of current and national interest of Australia. They experience Question Time through a role-play activity. Students reflect on the effectiveness of Question Times as a method of public accountability. They...
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Classroom Animals and Pets - Insects and Co.- Walking Sticks

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students observe walking stick insects. They prepare a habitat for a walking stick. Students discuss the characteristics of these insects. They examine the parts of the body.
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Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Language Basics

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Pupils in seventh and eighth grade Introduction to Foreign Language class are introduced the basic greetings, farewells, courtesy words, and basic phrases in Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Korean. In pairs, they create a very short...
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A Different Perspective

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students participate in a show called "A Different Perspective" that recognizes previously unnoticed talents of wheelchair bound kids. They assess how to attach an Olympus digital camera to their wheelchairs and take pictures from their...
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Shoot the Garbage

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students participate in a game that focuses on the proper way to shoot a basketball. In this basketball lesson plan, students are divided into two groups and use foam balls and beanbags to score points. The winner is the team with the...
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Algebra I Project: Make Your Own Business

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the concept of algebra in real world situations. In this economics lesson, students design, plan, run, and evaluate a small business. Students will create a product, market the product, and try to make a profit.
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Mini - Lesson #5: Get To Know - Mapping

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine and draw landscape maps. In this mapping lesson, students investigate what a landscape map is. They draw a map showing objects on a small piece of natural landscape. Students fill in a grid sheet and a worksheet to make...
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Math by M&M's

For Teachers 1st
First graders review math skills with M&M's. In this math lesson, 1st graders practice addition and subtraction skills with M&M candies.
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Innovations in Surgery and Reproductive Health

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine significant innovations in surgery and reproductive health.  In this surgery instructional activity students view a video and answer the given questions. 
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If It Smells Good, Is Edible, and Attracts Wildlife, Then It's a Practical Garden

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore landscape design. In this practical gardening lesson, students design landscape plans that call for shrubs, trees, and plants that can be used for aesthetics, cooking, and wildlife.
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Karaoke in the Classroom

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this word recognition lesson, students use a karaoke program to read and sing songs, enhancing their sight word recognition. Students preform these songs to each other. This could also be a fun way to introduce new...
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The Contest Between The Sun And The Wind

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read fables by Aesop and learn about the famous storyteller. In this fables lesson plan, 2nd graders discuss questions about Aesop and then write their own fable.
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Fourth Grade Language Practice

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this language practice worksheet, students complete a total of 25 multiple choice questions that use a variety of 4th grade language concepts. An answer key is provided.
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What was the lesson learned in the story, "One Grain of Rice?"

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders complete activities with the folktale "One Grain of Rice." In this folktale lesson, 2nd graders discuss the lesson learned in the story. They also tell character traits of the main character Rani. 
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The Legend of the Blue Bonnet

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book The Legend of the Blue Bonnet. In this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, go over vocabulary, answer short answer...
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Czech's offer "Retro" communist holidays

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the purpose of communist holidays. In this Czechoslovakian lesson, 10th graders read an article and answer comprehension questions. Students create a plan for visiting this country during these holidays.
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Hector's World - Lesson Plan: Episode 4 - "The Info Gang"

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students watch an online video to equip themselves with strategies for dealing with people who they feel are untrustworthy. In this web safety lesson, students watch a video about how unsafe situations and untrustworthy people make them...
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Saucony CEO Puts His Foot Down on Loyalty

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of entrepreneurship. In this entrepreneurship lesson, students read an article about a small shoe company who manages to compete with the show giants. Students discuss why this small shoe company has found...
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African American Soldiers in World War I

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze the fight of African Americans.  In this American History instructional activity, 11th graders analyze the attitudes towards blacks in the military during WWI.  Students debate the performance of the...
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Spark of Imagination

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners consider the power of physics. For this current events lesson, students listen to a lecture that explores the power garnered by iPod batteries and how they work.
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Innovation in a Bag

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create a business plan to start up their own business. In this algebra lesson, students think of a product they can produce and sell. They create on paper what they should do and then put into practice creating a mock business.