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Romare Bearden

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students identify artwork by Romare Bearden and to explain his techniques. They look for cut and pasted papers and images, paint, ink and pencil designs, shapes and spaces and the rhythms therein. They listen to music by looking at...
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"Finding" Horsepower

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate horsepower as a unit of power. They examine history and discover that scientists and engineers of high achievement are considered to be among the most valued contributors to their culture.
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Idioms

For Students 5th - 6th
For this recognizing idioms worksheet, students use idioms that begin with the letter J with their meanings, to write advice or answers in response to people's comments and fill in the blanks in a short passage. Students write 6 answers.
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Catherine, Called Birdy: April and May

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create an etiquette book for women of Medieval times.  In this Catherine, Called Birdy lesson, students discuss the setting and work in small groups to list things expected of women in the 1200s.  Students then...
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Who Are You?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of self and analyze the Human Organization Theory. Individually, students write poems about themselves. In small groups, they create a poster related to the 14 categories of the Human Organization...
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Oldest College Graduate

For Students 5th - 7th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about the oldest graduate and answer 8 questions regarding the story.
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Rights and Responsibilities: Making the Connection

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the Bill of Rights. In this philanthropy lesson, students identify the responsibilities that accompany the 5 basic guaranteed rights in the Bill of Rights. Students interview a community member regarding basic rights.
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Reading: Oldest College Graduate 2007

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reading for comprehension worksheet, learners read a passage about a ninety-five year old graduating from college. Students choose 8 multiple choice answers based on their reading.
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Moving and Growing

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore the types of skeletons in various animals. In this skeletal systems lesson, students watch a video clip about skeletons, view a human skeleton, compare the skeletons of humans, chickens and fish, and learn about...
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The Piano

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read The Piano and become familiar with racial discrimination.  For this racial discrimination book lesson, 2nd graders answer comprehension question to focus on the importance of the book.  Students discuss the...
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"An American Story"--The Responsibility of Citizenship

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe the importance of being a responsible citizen. In this philanthropic actions lesson, students view "An American Story" and identify examples from the movie. Students discuss and recognize philanthropic behaviors in the...
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Your Own Classroom Court

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students role play a court with lawyers, a judge, jury, and more. In this classroom court lesson plan, students review rules of the law in the judicial system.
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Imaginary Trip to South Korea

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students "visit" South Korea through the use of technology, in a fun, and stimulating, detailed project. They arrange travel, make choices, work through a budget, learn history, have exposure to language, and get a sense of what a...
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The Planning Commission

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners design a sound community. In this communities lesson, students take on the role of city planners and identify the needs of the community. Learners develop a blue print to meet the needs of the community and include new...
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Cooperatives Meet People's Needs

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students understand what a cooperative is and how it helps people. In this cooperatives lesson, students interview a member of a local cooperative and record their responses on a worksheet. Students share and gather their information on...
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Making Effective Decisions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine decision-making styles. In this self-awareness lesson, students work through 3 exercises examining the different styles of decision-making, how barriers effect decision-making. The lesson concludes with role-playing.