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Lesson Plan for Science Class: Journaling
Students complete science journals to learn about the science process using a fern as study material. In this science journal lesson, students research the resurrection fern. Students observe the fern in dry and moist conditions and...
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The Campaign of 1840: William Henry Harrison and Tyler, Too
Learners list some issues important during the campaign of 1840. They compare and contrast the careers of Martin Van Buren and William Henry Harrison before they became president and explain why the Whigs wanted to find a candidate in...
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Letter Writing
Keep the art of letter writing alive in this age of Tweet and Twitter! The 10 activities detailed in this resource lead pupils through the process of crafting classic forms. A list of and links to famous letters is also included as part...
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The Campaign of 1840: The Campaign
Students discuss the use of visual images, objects, and spectacle in the 1840 campaign, then take a stand: Was the campaign of 1840 based more on substance or image?
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The Campaign of 1840: The Candidates
Students compare and contrast William Henry Harrison and Martin Van Buren as candidates for president. They explain why the Whigs wanted to find a candidate in the mold of former president Andrew Jackson and discuss whether Harrison fit...
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The Campaign of 1840: The Whigs, the Democrats, and the Issues
Students reflect on the nature of the campaign of 1840. They identify the positions of the Democrats and the Whigs and their basic differences.
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The Border Goes to Hollywood
Young scholars view a movie or tv show, or listen to music to analyze the ways border life is depicted in arts and entertainment.
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Chocolate Chaos
Second graders demonstrate the ability to examine the elements of a story (theme, plot, setting, mood) and characters, by discussing and writing about each. They have fun with chocolate related activities and enjoy reading about some...
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Science Fiction
Students write a science fiction story. In this science fiction lesson plan, students read selections of science fiction and compare them to supernatural stories from the Bible. Students identify themes and discuss elements...
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Day Six: Bible A Tribute to the One True God - Athens
Students study the Bible to understand the importance of impacting another's life and being able to walk in their shoes. In this Bible study lesson students role play and discuss Acts from the Bible.
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Scientific Advances Could Bring Back the Dodo & Mammoth
Learners reflect on the possibility of bringing extinct species back to life. In this ESL lesson, students debate the pros and cons of extinction reversal then complete several activities centered around the topic.