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Columbus Day / Computer

For Teachers 1st
Help your class explore holidays and important people. They will use a computer to find out important information on Christopher Columbus. The will research his voyages, ships, and history of that time period. They will then incorporate...
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Turkeys Gobble Up Bulletin Board Space

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners state the reasons they are thankful. They follow directions to create feathers for a bulletin board turkey. They share their feathers before it is placed on the board.
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Caring and Gratitude

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars understand the importance of being grateful for what they have. In this philanthropic lesson, students respond to a quote by Matthew McConaughey about gratitude. Young scholars brainstorm a list of important things in...
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POP! Goes the Popcorn!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students complete a variety of activities based on examining corn and popcorn as one of the major crops of Kansas. They journal the results of the multidisciplinary activities in this unit.
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Create a Holiday: What Will it Be?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study holidays and culture. For this customs and traditions lesson plan, students create their own holiday based on traditions and holidays that different cultures currently practice.
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Funology: Holiday Arts and Crafts

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource has crafts and activities for holidays. Ideas are listed by holiday. Most can be done with common classroom and household supplies with little adult help.