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Shaving Cream Art

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
Learners participate in paper marbling. In this paper art lesson, students use shaving cream and paint to create unique patterns on paper. Learners mix shaving cream and paint together then lay paper down in the mix. The paper...
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Learning About Ratios: A Sandwich Study

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students gain a concrete introduction to the concept of ratios. They demonstrate the ability to create ratios using peanut butter and jelly. They, in groups, construct 6 different sandwiches using different amounts of each food.
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Coco Chanel

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Coco Chanel learning exercise, students read about the life of the designer, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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NickNews: Winners and Losers

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students view the excerpt from NickNews entitled, "Winners and Losers." In groups, they categorize a variety of words and images relating to weight, healthy eating, and healthy lifestyle. They discuss adopting positive eating habits,...
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Principle of Design

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the principle of design 'Emphasis' through class participation, a PowerPoint presentation, and a portfolio assignment. They add a page discussing emphasis to their professional portfolio and demonstrate knowledge of the...
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BASIC GRAMMAR REVIEW Using "Jabberwocky"

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use the poem Jabberwocky to discover where they are weak in grammar. They rewrite the poem using standard dialect words instead of nonsense words.
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Follow the Pattern

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students survey patterns and relationships and then predict outcomes in real-world situations.
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Un Grand Magasin ¿¿ Paris

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers review the catalog pages of a famous department store in Paris. Using the internet, they identify the types of clothing found on the website and create a list of words that are similiar to the words in English. They find...
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Writing Sentences Using Was or Were

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this sentence writing worksheet, students complete statements about people in the past using the verbs was or were. There are thirteen sentences for them to complete.
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Cultural Contact

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the diversity of the Hispanic Culture, utilizing technology enhanced research and creative graphics (by hand) to retell the researched story.
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Hats

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars listen to a read aloud of "Hats, hats, hats," by Ann Morris focusing on the variety of hats. They play a file folder game categorizing hats from the book.
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English Beginner Grammar Review # 1

For Teachers All
Students review the most important intermediate level English tenses, structure and functions using grammar review sheets.
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English Upper-Intermediate Grammar Review # 1

For Teachers All
Students review the most important upper-intermediate level English tenses, structure and functions using worksheets.
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English Grammar Review # 2

For Teachers All
Students review the most important lower level English tenses, structure and functions of grammar using provided worksheets.
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Augustus: First of the Roman Emperors

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore how Julius Caesar's military brilliance forged a new Rome, but Augustus' political genius made it an empire for the ages. Despite being Caesar's nephew and adopted heir, Augustus struggled for thirteen years to...
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Origami

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students, through active participation in Japanese origami, demonstrate their skills in this cultural art form and develop an appreciation for other cultures.
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Weather Art in Space Settlements

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students demonstrate a cloud formation and the relation between pressure and temperature in gases. They explain how clouds could be created in space settlements and see the relation between pressure and temperature in gases.
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Oregon Trail Diary

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students pretend they are on the Oregon Trail and keep a diary of their adventures. In this Oregon Trail lesson plan, students write about their decisions to move, crossing rivers, buying supplies, and more.
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Is Seeing Believing...Or Decieving

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate media protrayal of railroad trespassing incidents. They write a legal action letter against one of the media companies.
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The Periodic Table of Elements

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study the use of the periodic table to develop a better understanding of the chemical elements.
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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read and discuss the book, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. They create an original story that follows the Harris Burdick formula, and illustrate the story in the style of Chris VanAllsberg.
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Phenomenology Lesson Plan #6: Theme Part 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils practice differentiating between categories of art and entertainment. They also practice telling the difference between character themes and universal themes. They find a text to relate to themselves and write about it.
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Rincon History Museum

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students visit the Rincon History Museum in California. They discover different periods in the state's history and discuss. They view the art and explain what can be learned from it.
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Understanding Topographic Maps

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to the characteristics and uses of topographical maps. Using a worksheet, they examine the use of specific terminology and use cutouts to create their own topographical map of an area. They answer...