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Birds of a Feather: Parrots, Pigeons, Parakeets, and More

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concepts related to the extinction of birds while conduct research using the internet and a variety of resources. The information is used in order to create a class presentation or set the context for class...
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The Seasons

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students determine the effect of the earth's tilt on the amount of incoming solar radiation throughout the year. They simulate the earth's orbit around the sun using a light bulb and a globe to simulate the seasons. Assessment questions...
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Social Studies: Jeffeerson and the Declaration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate Thomas Jefferson's intentions for the Declaration of Independence. In discussion, they consider what parts of the document are most useful today and to what purposes does it address the most. Finally, students...
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The Dialogues of Difference

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners research the 1067 Newark riots and examine photographs of the riots for clues as to when they were taken and what was going on. They view different historical perspectives on the riots and then write dialogues based on the...
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And The Winner Is

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of The MTV Awards shows and how they have been used to form the culture of a generation over time. They view rerun episodes of the shows and write reflectively about observations that are made.
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Water Sources: Sprinkles (Newsletter)

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this science worksheet, students investigate water sources and the environment. Students complete a rebus, a home water survey, a game about the journey of water, an activity on waste water, a water cleansing experiment and a water...
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Cultures around the World

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners explore Canadian culture. In this Canadian Culture lesson, students participate in a general discussion about Canada, then create a symbol for Canada as part of a class collage.
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Understanding Self-Injury

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils brainstorm about the topic of self-injury, then read a fictional letter and discuss the issues involved. In this health instructional activity, students select possible responses from a set of cards and determine the effect of the...
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Mother's Day Words

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this Mother's Day activity instructional activity, students read the words related to Mother's Day and write them in the blanks in alphabetical order. Students spell 13 words.
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The Percussion Family

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders complete a unit to learn about the percussion family and African and Latin drumming. In this percussion instructional activity, 2nd graders complete 9 lessons to learn about the percussion family. Students learn to use...
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1,2,3 Art (First Day of School)

For Teachers K - 4th
Learners participate in a first day of school survey. In this art activity, students answer three questions about art class, such as one thing they don't like about art class and their goals for art this coming year.
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Individual and Environmental Factors Affecting Food Systems and Choices

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study the environmental factors that affect food systems and choices. In this food systems and health lesson, students study global and national information about obesity. Students study photos and captions about the topic....
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Achieving Belonging for All

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore ways of belonging. In this social science lesson, students discover non-violent ways for belonging similar to Mohandas Gandhi.
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Rhythmic Dancing

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice expressing themselves through the art of dance.  For this physical education lesson, 4th graders discuss choreography and how moving specific ways at certain times can be artistic.  Students create and...
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Tae-Bo

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore physical fitness by performing Tae Bo.  In this physical education lesson, 7th graders practice using mixed martial arts techniques by completing a Tae Bo fitness exercise in class.  Students reflect on...
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Breaking News English: Japanese Emperor and Anthem

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Japanese Emperor and Anthem," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Japanese Emperor and Anthem

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "Japanese Emperor and Anthem," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Curated OER

Statistics: Final Exam Review

For Students 11th - 12th
In this statistics and probability worksheet, students are provided with a review of the final exam in statistics.  The three page worksheet contains a combination of six multiple choice and free response questions.  Answers...
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Puberty

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders describe the changes their body undergoes during puberty. In this health science lesson, 8th graders explain how the hypothalamus and pituitary gland play a major role in the process. They identify the different parts of...
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Pbs: Everyday Ways to Teach Children Respect

For Students 9th - 10th
It can be difficult to teach children how to be tolerant of those who appear different. This article discusses this issue, and presents television programming and books that are conducive to respecting those with differences.
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Live Wire Media

Good Character: Teaching Guides for Middle School

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Although these teaching guides are designed to be used with a video series called "Big Changes, Big Choices," most of the material here can be used without the videos. The topics covered in this series include both life skills and...
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Cottage Elementary Wide Pbs Lesson Plans Expectation: I Am Respectful

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This resource provides a plan to directly teach students how to respect others' personal space. A formula is directly taught and must be repeated throughout all school settings.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Test a Beam

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students measure different types of small-sized beams and calculate their respective moments of inertia. They compare their calculations to how much the beams bend when loads are placed on them, gaining insight into the ideal geometry...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: A Lego Introduction to Graphing

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students use a LEGO ball shooter to demonstrate and analyze the motion of a projectile through use of a line graph. This activity involves using a method of data organization and trend observation with respect to dynamic experimentation...

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