Lesson Plan
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"The Roadmap To Purchasing My First New Car"

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine the decision-making process of purchasing a car. They conduct Internet research, determine a monthly car payment based on loan information, e-mail various online car websites, research insurance, and determine the best...
Lesson Plan
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Moon Exploration

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate the phases of the moon. Using handheld computers, they describe the four phases of the waxing and waning moon, record their moon observations for a one month time period, create an illustration using Sketchy,...
Lesson Plan
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Handy Dandy Handwriting

For Teachers 1st
First graders participate in an activity to improve their fine motor skills. Using a worksheet, they practice writing the letters of the alphabet. They also practice writing the words of the month in their best handwriting.
Lesson Plan
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The Twelve Days of Fitness

For Teachers K - 5th
Students can practice this activity as a warm-up during the month of December. It's a great way to teach students about different types of exercises and how they relate to the different components of fitness.
Writing
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Random Acts of Kindness Day: February 17th

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date February 17th as "Random Acts of Kindness Day." Students then make a list of 5-10 acts of kindness they can perform over the next week or month for other people.
Worksheet
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December 2nd Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
In this writing prompt learning exercise, students learn that December is National Write to a Friend Month. Students write a letter to a friend living anywhere.
Worksheet
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September Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
In this September writing prompt worksheet, learners learn that September is National Honey Month and write about the production of honey.
Worksheet
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July 25th Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that July is National Recreation Month. Students look up the recreation in the dictionary and then describe their favorite recreational activity.
Lesson Plan
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Woman Reporter

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research the first female reporters. In this Women's History Month lesson, students discuss Nelly Bly and write a news story about a school issue.
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Pumpkin, Pumpkin

For Teachers 1st
First graders understand that pumpkins grow slowly over several months. In this pumpkin lesson, 1st graders listen to the book Pumpkin, Pumpkin and recall the sequence of the pumpkin life cycle. Students create pumpkin artwork showing...
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Weather Report Chart

For Teachers K - 4th
Students complete a weather report chart after studying weather patterns for a period of time. In this weather report instructional activity, students measure temperature, precipitation, cloud cover, wind speed, and wind direction for a...
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Cloud Types

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students examine cloud types. In this cloud lesson, students identify cloud types, observe clouds and collect data, and analyze data to identify the most common cloud they observe overhead during the course of a month.
Lesson Plan
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African American Contributions

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students recognize contributions made by African Americans to American society. In this African American history lesson, students research contributions made by African Americans and use a graphic organizer to organize their research....
Lesson Plan
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Tempera Painting Poster: Art with a Message - Child Abuse Awareness Month

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study Keith Haring and his own unique style. They create a poster with a social message.
Worksheet
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Month 5 Budget

For Students 9th - 12th
In this consumer mathematics worksheet, students complete the following statements with their appropriate information. Then they calculate their total expenses and subtract a portion for savings.
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Who Were the Foremothers of the Women's Suffrage and Equality Movements?

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Young scholars complete a unit of lessons on the women who contributed to the early Women's Rights Movement in the U.S. They conduct Internet research, examine images online, develop a list of women, complete a worksheet, and create a...
Activity
Shell Education

A Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
How much do your learners know about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? Set up an opportunity for kids to learn about Dr. King while practicing reading fluency with a reader's theater activity. The script is for four voices and includes...
Activity
Teach Engineering

Watt Meters to Measure Energy Consumption

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
It used watt amount of energy? This resource investigates the power usage of small household appliances. Using a watt meter, groups measure the actual wattage used by an appliance and then calculate the energy used daily. 
Printables
Certificate Street

Good Listener Award

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th
Honor individuals who display noteworthy listening skills, which are often overlooked. The certificate includes cute clipart of a child listening to music and several fields that you can fill out. Since the PDF is editable, you can enter...
Activity
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Hot Spots

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Keep an eye on progress with reading and vocabulary using pink and green sticky notes. This resource describes how to set up the sticky note system so that learners can note difficult passages, and teachers can track ability.
Printables
Disney

Penguin Ornament

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Welcome the arrival of winter with this cute printable penguin ornament. Simply cut out the template, make a few folds, add some glue, and your children have themselves a wonderful decoration for the holiday season.
Printables
Teaching Mama

P is for Penguins

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Practice printing, matching, tracing, cutting, coloring, and more with a packet full of penguins! Allow these perky winter animals to help your kids out as they work on these skills.
Printables
PreKinders

Christmas Picture Word Cards

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Merry Christmas! Bring the holidays to your classroom with a set of picture word cards featuring popular Christmas symbols. The pictures are cute and festive, and are sure to bring a smile to your young learners.
App
Kaymbu

Kaymbu

For Students Pre-K - 3rd
A wonderful moment has just happened in your class, and you'd like to tell the child's parent, but by the end of the day, you've forgotten. What you need is this app! You can keep in touch with parents and archive classroom moments for...