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Using Algebra

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore mathematics by completing equations in a math notebook. They will collaborate in small groups to complete different algebra problems and write their work down in a notebook, which they show their teacher. Then they...
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Using Proportions to Solve Problems

For Teachers 6th
Skittles and math? Pupils will work as a class to determine how many orange Skittles are in a large bag by using proportions. They will problem solve, estimate, and share their thinking. Then, they will each receive a small bag of...
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Kindergarten

For Teachers K
Students engage in a discussion about their preconceived ideas about kindergarten. They share their feelings about being in kindergarten and listen to the book "Oh, The Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss.
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One Million Care Packages

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read an article about sending care packages to soldiers in the United States military. Using the internet, they research the role of the USO and discuss their findings with the class. They find a local organization...
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Caps for Sale!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
If you can find the book Caps for Sale in the target foreign language, this is a great activity to accompany it! After reading and modeling the story, the teacher models a dialogue that would take place between a salesman and a...
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Debates On Important Court Cases

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers debate important court cases. Divided into three groups, students accept a position as first debater, second debater and the third group is neutral. At the conclusion of each debate, high schoolers vote to determine the...
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Animal Behavior - Why Do Dogs Drool?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore types of studied behavior animals acquire. Using a Smart Board file, students simulate rewarding a studied behavior. To further reinforce studied behaviors, students play "Pavlov's Dog" on an internet website. Students...
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Agroforestry Challenge

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore agroforestry. In this Peace Corps lesson, students examine the role the trees play in deforestation efforts. Students then participate in an agroforestry game.
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Micro-finance Challenge

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students play a micro-finance game. in this global economy lesson, students play a game that assists them in concepts of micro-finance. Students will also watch a business development video and explore additional resources.
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Beyond Demographics

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the culture of the Dominican Republic. In this Peace Corps lesson, students watch, "Destination: Dominican Republic." Students also examine primary source materials on the nation and discuss their findings.
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Recognizing How Another Culture Differs From One's Own

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students determine what it means to be on time. In this cultural comparisons instructional activity, students compare the notion of punctuality between the United States and Guinea. Students read "Being on Time," by Kimberly Ross and...
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Sleuthing A Writer's Skills

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read The Train Ride Home by Robin Solomon. For this literature response lesson, students will inspect the writing of Solomon to determine how she established a certain tone through her word choice and...
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The Extra Place Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore communication skills. In this Peace Corps lesson, students read "The Extra Place," by Susan Peters and discover Polish cultural traditions. Students consider how they would respond in a scenario that challenges their...
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What are Prefixes and Suffixes?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore prefixes and suffixes. In this word analysis and technology instructional activity, students define and identify prefixes and suffixes as they participate in an interactive series of SMART Board activities.
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Calendar Time

For Teachers K Standards
Use circle time to work on counting. Kindergarteners practice the months of the year, say the full date, chart the day's temperature, count to 100, and sing the alphabet song. This kind of daily routine cultivates deep roots for...
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Skill One: Motivate Yourself

For Teachers 9th - 12th
As your class members begin to apply for colleges, scholarships, or jobs, it would be valuable for them to be given an introduction as to what they might encounter in an interview. While the title might lead you to believe this lesson is...
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Water in Africa

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars discover the horrible situation of water shortages that many people face by completing Peace Corps activities.  In this global health instructional activity, students analyze and discuss photographs of people in...
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Persuasive Writers

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Use the power of the pen to persuade others to get involved in community issues! Individuals reflect on personal service learning activities and the writing process. They compose essays regarding service to others. While designed for...
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Hide and Seek Vocabulary!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice word recognition and vocabulary building. They find word cards in the classroom. Then they practice reading the words and using them in sentences. Additional practice is gained by writing the words and using them...
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Domestic Violence

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore domestic violence and the many causes of it.
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Clown or Comedian

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students discover how to compare and contrast the differences between a clown and a comedian. They use dictionaries to expand their vocabulary.
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Help the Elderly With Meals on Wheels

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the history of the Meals on Wheels program. Using the internet, they discover their community's connection with the program and other programs similar to them. They discuss options in which to help more organizations...
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Using Dreams in Writing

For Teachers 9th
C.S. Lewis’s That Hideous Strength provides the model for using dreams in narrative writing. After a discussion of the purpose of dreams in Lewis’s tale, class members craft a story in which their dreams play an essential role.
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Breaking up a Poem

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders break down the barriers in reading, speaking, listening, writing and understanding poetry. As a whole group, they establish their own criteria for line breaks by discussing questions and taking notes on a PowerPoint...

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