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Benjamin Franklin and the U.S. Constitution

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore U.S. history by completing a quiz about civics. In this Benjamin Franklin lesson, students read assigned text about Franklin's role in the development of the Constitution and the creation of a new society. Students...
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Communication Styles

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study different styles and levels of communication. They define the levels of communication and assess personal communication styles. They view a video and explore a webquest examining the topic "Strengthening Family and Self".
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Adolf Hitler: Was Hitler a Passionate Lunatic?

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students investigate WWII by researching Adolf Hitler. In this dictator biographical lesson, students identify the role Adolf Hitler played in the self destruction of Germany by reading secret transcripts from German leaders. Students...
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Regions of the United States

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders collect data about regions of the United States using the Internet, library books, and encyclopedias. They write an essay persuading people to visit their state.
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Johnny Appleseed Pops Up

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students recount details from the book Johnny Appleseed to create their own pop-up book about his life.
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Come On, You Can Trust Me

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders see how to define and then recognize a variety of propaganda techniques at work in their everyday world. Choosing one technique, they creatively demonstrate a thorough understanding from real world experiences. A very rich...
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An Analysis of "The Oxcart"

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read the play "The Oxcart" in its English form. After examining the author's life and works, they are given a part as one of the characters to act out the play. They dress in full costumes and acquire the correct props in...
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Mixed Media Landscape Design

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create mixed media representations of landscape designs in Africa and Asia. The lesson plan is great for cross-curricular projects with the Social Sciences and/or Literature, or can be used as a self-contained project. ...
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Substance Abuse

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners identify and define the symptoms of differently forms or substance and self abuse. They formulate opinions as to why people engage in these types of behaviors. Students create an action plan to help an individual who may be...
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Grieving/Death

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the stages of grieving and reactions to death. They list the steps of the grieving process and how to develop a positive adjustment to loss. They study The 'Rape Myths' key (from the Sexual Violations lesson) as part...
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Candy Land

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this activity students pretend that they have been hired by a candy manufacturer to design a box for a new product they are beginning to market. The manufacturer has pre-determined the volume of the candy box. It is the students' job...
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Family Origins and American Cultural Pluralism

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore, analyze and discuss family origins, special legacies, and racial/cultural groups in literature and art that exposes them to positive examples in African-American history and culture. They encounter examples from dance,...
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Health Education: Stress 2

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate how to deal with stress. In this personal health lesson plan, 4th graders identify family, school, and community resources as sources of social support to reduce or prevent stress.
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Health Education: Childhood Diseases and Health Issues

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research childhood diseases and health conditions. In this personal health lesson plan, 4th graders identify problems associated with and measures to control common childhood diseases or conditions such as asthma,...
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Gatsby and the American Twenties Newspaper

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research 1920's US History.  In this historical literature lesson, students use the novel The Great Gatsby as a tool to examine the era.  They work in individually to create newspaper articles based on different...
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Alice Computer Programming

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore multimedia components. In this science inquiry lesson, students read "Invitation to the Game" by Monica Hughes and they use the Alice Computer Programming System to better understand population dynamics.
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Whose Religion Is It?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze the impacts of religious expectations on gender roles. In this gender equity instructional activity, students compare and contrast different religions in societies in order to understand the cultural influences and...
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Curriculum Connections with Keiko Kasza

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners read books by the author Keiko Kasza and complete critical thinking skills, and connections to different subjects. In this language lesson plan, students connect the books to language arts, social studies, science, math, health,...
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Travel Magazines in the Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
You can use travel magazines as a means to address a variety of standards.
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Enrichment Activities - "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read the novel "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH." They discuss the various characters in the book, and the different types of conflict that take place within the book. They also research owls and rats to make comparisons...
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Leeches: Who Knew?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The answer key to a page of questions about a children's reading on leeches, this resource is missing its companion text. However, the questions could be used with any age appropriate reading about leeches. Readers make predictions,...
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"Where in the West" Guided Reading Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students complete a vocabulary chart, review proper/common nouns, discuss and review comparative adjectives and make "self to text" connections before reading. In this language arts lesson plan, comprehension questions are completed...
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Prepositions II

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this preposition worksheet, students complete 20 multiple choice questions, choosing the correct preposition to complete a sentence. Students may click on an answer button for immediate feedback. Labeled ESL, but not exclusive.
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Dear America: Letters Home From Vietnam A Study of the Vietnam Era

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars examine letters that US service people wrote to their family and friends while they served in Vietnam. They examine the daily hardships and the role of medical personnel and helicopters. They write letters in response to...

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