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Comic Book Characters

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Explore gender stereotypes by analyzing how male and female characters are depicted in comic books. Using the provided Comic Book Analysis sheet, young scholars record the attributes of male and female comic book characters. Then the...
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Sheep in the Field

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create a three-dimensional picture of a sheep after observing a variety of templates of sheep. They then verbally identify the texture and color of the sheep. Students also read a book about sheep such as, "Sheep in a...
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Creating a Universally Designed Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Learners investigate plant cells. In this multiple intelligences instructional activity, students engage in a variety of activities to foster an understanding of plant cells and how they work. Learners read, write, observe, and role-play...
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Data

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students collect data from an experiment they perform. In this data lesson, students use multiple representations to solve practical problems; describe advantages and disadvantages of the use of each representation. Then, they evaluate...
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Egypt

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This six-week unit encompasses all subjects with a focus study on world history and the development of ancient civilizations. As gifted and talented students dive into the interesting yet challenging topic of Egypt, they...
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The Alphabet Garden

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders transplant, tend and observe a plant for each letter of the alphabet in a school garden. They work individually to research and select a plant that will grow in their local climate. Students then care for and observe the...
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Comparing and Contrasting a Desert Reptile and a Rainforest Mammal

For Teachers 1st
First graders compare and contrast two different type of animals while also making predictions, observations, and asking provocative questioning. In this compare and contrast lesson, 1st graders acquire knowledge about why some animals...
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Who Am I?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify careers that they possibly would want to do once they leave school. Individually, they complete a self assessment to identify their work values and qualities. They discuss ways to improve on their weaknesses.
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The Case of the Missing Water

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine the major concepts related to the water cycle in this lesson. They recognize and define evaporation, condensation, precipitation and the natural cycles that occur as weather. They also participate in an activity of...