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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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Today's Specials

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this healthy heart nutrition worksheet, students substitute heart-healthy foods for the high cholesterol choices shown. The purpose is to encourage nutritious choices.
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Americans

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students explore what it means to be an "American" in the eyes of people from other cultures. In this geography and cultural lesson, students discuss values that they have. Students read about behaviors that other cultures have noticed...
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Singing for the Animals

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners examine the correct attitudes and poster for a concert. In this "Singing for Animals" lesson, students created charts to diagram information about the homeless animals they were singing for. Learners used correct diction and...
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Angry Feelings (Responsible Personal Conduct)

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students review proper classroom behavior and anger management techniques.
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What's Integrity?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore the trait of integrity. In this character education lesson, students read letters by Steve Williams pertaining to jobs that help others. Learners discuss the jobs WilIiams shares as well as integrity in their lives.
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Three Visions for African Americans

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the plight of African Americans in post-Reconstruction America. In this African American history lesson, students discover the visions of African American leaders Booker T. Washington, W. E. B. Du Bois, and Marcus...
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Identify and Discuss the Author's Purpose

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Examine author's purpose in a persuasive text using this scaffolded plan. You essentially have a verbatim script here, but it can definitely be used as an outline instead. Review questions that readers should ask themselves when...
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Indian Land Tenure Foundation

Leaders' Decisions and Actions

For Teachers K - 2nd
Community leaders try to make choices that protect the community and the environment. Little ones learn about how tribal communities look to their chief to guide the decision-making process. Your class will become part of the community...
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Blending and Segmenting Multisyllabic

For Teachers K Standards
Syl lab i ca tion. Kindergartners practice segmenting and blending multisyllabic words in an activity that asks them to repeat the process modeled by their teacher. The teacher slowly says the name of a classroom object, enunciating each...
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Journal Writing

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students creatively utilize a word processor in order to do daily journal writing. They explore with using simple, compound, and complex sentences in order to present ideas with clarity and precision. They gain computer skills while...
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Living in the Community

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the differences between the four sectors of business. In this nonprofit business lesson, students give examples of needs met by businesses and the importance of the community nonprofit sector.
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Helping People Who Are Hungry

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discuss the concept of hunger.  In this hunger lesson, students discuss the book, The Story of Stone Soup.  Student then brainstorm a possible service project ideas and create plans to carry out their service project.
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Swimmy

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the themes of the book Swimmy by Leo Lionni. In this literacy lesson, students dramatize a character from Swimmy and identify common themes such as cooperation and caring. Students create a new ending to the story.
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Investigating Nonprofits

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students detect and explore local and national nonprofit organizations. In this research project, students explore nonprofit mission statements, activities and career opportunities. Students complete a research question sheet. Students...
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The League

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of civic virtue in a democratic state. In this democracy lesson, students listen to John F. Kennedy's inaugural speech, read selections on democracy, and discuss the importance of civic rights and...
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Descriptive writing

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice writing with description. In this descriptive lesson, 4th graders see the results of a task when the directions are not clear. They come up with descriptive words and write their own instructions. 
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Americans

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine what it means to be "American" in the eyes of people from other cultures. They explain how people from other cultures may view Americans as a group as being different from themselves and explain why understanding their...
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Interdisciplinary Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study Thanksgiving. In this physical education and spelling lesson, 3rd graders play a race game by being the first group who can spell the word Thanksgiving first.
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A Twisted Love Poem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read poem about dating violence, discuss meaning of the poem, and compose essay about their interpretation and reactions to it.
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The American Flag

For Teachers K - 5th
Students examine the history and origin of the United States Flag. They identify each symbol and discover the proper way to display it. They discuss how the flag itself has played a part in recent events.
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The Other Drug War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the concepts of media literacy and how they apply to prescription drug advertising. They watch and discuss the Frontline video, "The Other Drug War," complete a worksheet, and answer questions regarding magazine...
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Sun and Moon Folktale

For Teachers K - 4th
Students become familiar with characteristics of folktales by reading or listening to African folktale that explains why sun and moon live in the sky. Students then create their own folktales about the sun and moon or another aspect of...
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Level 3--Obtaining Employment

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students, while examining an extensive list of vocabulary terms on the board, analyze how to exhibit appropriate behaviors and a positive image when going on job interview in order to make a good first impression with perspective...