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Using Comic Strips to Teach the Use of Quotation Marks

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify when and why quotations are used. Using comic strips and speech bubbles, they read and discuss examples of quotation marks, and in pairs write text for a cartoon on a piece of paper using quotation marks around the...
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Sikhism - The Birthday of Guru Nanak, Activities

For Students 7th - 9th
In this Sikhism activity worksheet, learners reveal their knowledge of the birthday of the Guru Nanak. They complete a series of questions and then further develop their learning by reading a passage and creating their on word search...
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The League

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of civic virtue in a democratic state. In this democracy lesson, students listen to John F. Kennedy's inaugural speech, read selections on democracy, and discuss the importance of civic rights and...
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The Poetry of Giving

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Learn about philanthropy and poetic conventions with an inclusive lesson about Bill Gates. After learning about Mr. Gates' humanitarian efforts in the world, sixth graders use alliteration, onomatopoeia, rhyme, rhythm, and refrain in...
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TV and Teaching

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars write a story centered around their favorite TV show. In this story writing lesson, students share their favorite TV shows and discuss their favorite characters. Young scholars draw pictures that illustrate a story in...
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Winter Holiday Activities Extravaganza

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students define culture and explore elements that are part of the custom or culture of a place.  In this holiday lesson, students identify the cultures they participate in.  Students identify the differences in people's...
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A System of Rules

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students write letters, create models, create a photo display, and make charts about the rules that a state has. In this rules lesson plan, students learn about and make different displays of how states come up with rules, change them,...
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Industrialization

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine government regulations. In this industrialization lesson, 11th graders look into what was going on inside American factories during the era. Students read excerpts of The Jungle and watch selected video clips...
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Under the Lemon Moon

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students become familiar with Hispanic heritage and discuss others using your belongings through the reading of Under the Lemon Moon. In this onatatopeia instructional activity, student set a purpose for reading, find phrases using...
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Preschool Lesson: Guinea Pigs

For Teachers Pre-K - K
In this Guinea Pig themed lesson plan, students hear the story, Guinea Pigs Add UP! and then engage in several themed learning activities. Each activity fosters skills in letter/number recognition, art, math or writing.  
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Joltin' Joe Has Left and Gone Away

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students assess admirable qualities in entertainers. They discuss Joe DiMaggio's obituary, focusing on his accomplishments and place in American society. They research and create their own descriptive biographies of athletes and...
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Clearing the Smoke About Cigarettes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the many causes and effects of cigarette smoking in order to create anti-smoking campaigns geared towards other students.
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Doing Things the Wright Way

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate 20th century inventions in order to examine how inventions reflect the historical events during which they were developed an
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Unearthing the Past

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students analyze artifacts from an early society to determine information relating to daily life in that society. They consider which artifacts from our society would be most valuable to future archeologists.
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More Than Meets the Eye

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use the Archimedes method to demonstrate scientific principles behind observations.
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Basic Minerals - Macro and Trace

For Teachers All
Identify minerals, their sources, functions, and deficiencies in the body. National Standard 14.2.1 Discuss macro minerals, electrolytes, and trace minerals Identify the problems associated with calcium and iron
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English Historical Newsletter Project

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders write a research paper on British history. They are assigned a particular decade in British history and conduct research covering several indicated topics. They reference and cite multiple resources in their research.
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Plant Puzzlers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students determine how to sort data when presented with data cards about plants. This game requires students to make inferences about why plants might live in a particular environment and how physical characteristics influence survival...
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Follow the Leader

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research a country leader.
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The Daily Athenian: A Greek Newspaper Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work together to gather information from the internet and print sources about the Ancient Greeks. They discover what everyday life was like in Ancient Greece. They develop a newspaper to share the information they gathered.
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The Mysterious Plant Caper

For Teachers K - 1st
Students investigate the basic parts of plant and that plants are living things which require water, air, light and nutrients for survival. They do this through a series of scientific experiements and multi-curricular hands-on activities.
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Instructors Lesson Plan for Oh Sew Easy Pillows

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Class members learn to make the basic 12" x 12" square pillow with overlapping back panels for easy insertion of a pillow form. Whether you choose a lively print or more subdued stripe, it's sure to add interest to your room!
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Passport to Stories Around the World

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students read stories from various cultures and create a passport indicating the completion and comprehension of the story. The template for the passport is included. The lesson can be used for a broad range of ages depending on the...
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What To Be or Not To Be

For Teachers K
Students discuss and learn about jobs and workers found in their school and then in the world around them. Through the activities presented in the lesson plan, students will become familiar with various workers and their tools. The...