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Sand Art Creation

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students create a model of a geological land-form. In this art lesson, students will create a model of a land-form using sand.
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Wagon's West: Life on the Trail

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students investigate what life on the Oregon Trail was like. In this Westward Movement lesson, students eat foods that were eaten by settlers on the trail as they read textbook pages about the trial. Students then draw an Oregon Trail...
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Transportation and Communication

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students take an in depth look at communication. In this communication instructional activity, students discuss the effectiveness of codes, languages, and transportation in communication. Students participate in a problem solving...
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The Body of Christ

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders consider their own unique talents. In this church body lesson, 7th graders identify their personal contributions to the Body of Christ. Students create a collage and work with partners in a trust building exercise.
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God's Creation

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore religion by analyzing the state of the country. In this American creation lesson, 2nd graders read that God created the world and therefore the United States and all of the beautiful things within the country....
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Colonial Maps

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover the history of America by identifying the traditional colonies.  In this U.S. history instructional activity, students examine a world map and identify where the voyagers left from Europe to arrive at the United...
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Medieval Newspaper

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create a Medieval newspaper. In this history lesson students work in groups to write portions of a Medieval newspaper. The articles are compiled to complete a newspaper. Extra or additional articles are also assigned to...
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Madrigal Dinners

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students investigate Medieval times. In this world history activity, students discuss what a madrigal dinner was and what madrigals were. Students role play being a part of a madrigal dinner with pretend food and real life music they...
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Bible: Mayan Gods

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars discover beliefs and practices of the Mayans.  In this Mayan gods lesson, students discuss "The World Tree" of the Mayans, the three layers of the tree, and their meanings.  Young scholars discover the manner and purpose...
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Explorers

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students research famous explorers. In this exploration age lesson plan, students research the accomplishments of John Cabot, James Cook, Francis Drake, Martin Frobisher, and Henry Hudson. Students use their research findings to create...
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The Holocaust

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders identify new vocabulary related to the Holocaust. In this Holocaust activity, 11th graders complete a vocabulary self awareness chart and answer questions while viewing a video about the Holocaust. 
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Origami

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students develop origami skills. In this origami lesson, students watch a demonstration on how to do origami. Students then try origami themselves.
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Introducing George Washington

For Teachers K
Students write down facts about George Washington. In this lesson plan on our first president, students listen to a story about George Washington and retell four facts about him.
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How Far Away is Your College?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders practice using atlases. For this geography skills lesson, 8th graders select a college they would like to attend and use an atlas to respond to questions about the geography of the place.
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The Louisiana Purchase

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students take a closer look at Lewis and Clark's expedition. In this Louisiana Purchase instructional activity, students play an interactive game based on the expedition and respond to questions about the game once they finish it.
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Journey Cake (cooking)

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders make journey cakes. In this cooking lesson, 3rd graders read written directions for journey cakes and measure out the ingredients. They cook and discuss the relationship between the cakes and Native Americans. 
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The Life of George Washington Carver

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate historic Americans by researching George Washington Carver. In this famous American biography lesson, 2nd graders complete graphic organizers about George Washington Carver's life while researching the...
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Our Town Store

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students purchase items in their classroom store. In this money activity students create a classroom store. The students have a given amount of money and have to decide if they have enough to purchase the items that they would like to.
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My Life Timeline

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate their own lives by creating a timeline. In this personal history lesson, 2nd graders define the important events in their lives and how they have influenced their time afterwards. Students create a timeline...
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"All About Me" Posters

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discover themselves by creating a poster to present the class.  In this personal habits lesson plan, 3rd graders identify characteristics that make them unique and explore goals they wish to accomplish.  Students create...
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Current Events Lesson Plan 10

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students take a closer look at world events. In this current events instructional activity, students discuss the role of the newspaper throughout history. Students also discern which sources for news are credible and look at...
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Native Americans

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students determine how Native Americans were stripped of their cultures. In this Native American history lesson, students analyze several photographs of Native Americans and respond to questions about the photographs. Students discuss...
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What Happened to John Wilkes Booth?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners research the life of John Wilkes Booth. In this Lincoln assassination lesson, students read diary excerpts and newspaper articles about Booth's final hours and compose essays regarding their findings.
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Discovering Prehistoric Trails

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine prehistoric terrain. In this geography lesson, 8th graders discover necessary resources for settlers. Students work in small groups to create a trail crossing the state of Kansas.

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