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What is Brazil's history?

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students research Brazil's history and note the changes that take place over time in Brazil's history. They analyze reasons for changes in Brazil's history and compare and contrast Brazil's history with that of the United States in...
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Learning Crescendo and Decrescendo

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the sounds and notes for crescendos and decrescendos. They attend a concert by a symphony orchestra and when they return to the classroom they identify the crescendos and decrescendos in music they hear.
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Venetian Carnival Masks

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the history of the Venetian Carnival and the use of the carnival masks in French and Italian traditions. Masks are then created noting the emphasis non fantasy, stylization, and abstraction features.
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Native American Music: Call-and-Response

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners are introduced to call-and-response form of Native American song and dance. They identify and describe a call-and-response form as used in "0 Hal'Lwe." Male students will perform "0 Hal'Lwe" in call-and-response style with drum...
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Reptile and Amphibian Defense Strategies

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students study the stages of the Eastern newt either by collecting a live specimen or from pictures. They note the colors of the eft stage before reading the "Eastern Newt Species Account" that shows the newt's life stages, migration,...
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DRY WELLS THAT ARE NOT SO DRY

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze how producers respond to incentives and allocate their scare resources to maximize profits. They write persuasive letters to government officials and others. They read "Dry Wells That Are Not So Dry." They take notes...
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Economic and Social Changes in the High Middle Ages

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the economic and social changes that occurred in the High Middle Ages. They listen to a lecture and take notes, and in small groups compose a medieval charter and role-play its presentation to the class.
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Down Buttermilk Lane

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read "Down Buttermilk Lane" by Barbara Mitchell. They note five differences and three similarities in the way the Amish live and the way they live. Students create a Venn diagram about the way the Amish live and they way...
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Child Soldiers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the military recruitment that exists in many foreign countries. They research the occurrence of using children in the military and its social implications. For research the instructional activity contains a...
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Country Research

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research a given country using teacher selected websites. They gather notes about their country in an organized manner. They then create a PowerPoint including a reference page displaying the information they gathered.
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Sexual Versus Asexual Reproduction

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discuss the prefix "a" as in atypical and abiotic. They coy definitions of sexual and asexual reproduction into their notes. Students use prior knowledge of mitosis, meiosis, and previous diagrams to describe what happens in...
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INTRODUCTION AND WEEK ONE

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders use a variety of resources to research and compile information on the Underground Railroad. They work in small groups and individually, to discuss and exchange ideas as they construct the exhibit that they display in...
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War In Iraq Comparison

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use the internet to research the Silver Star given to those who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Using the information, they write a short report on one of the recipients of the Silver Star. In groups, they visit a...
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Polynomials in The Magical World of Numbers

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students identify and describe polynomials and their elements, discuss simple parts that make up equations, inequalities, and exponents, take notes on definitions of terms and their types, including monomials, binomials, and trinomials,...
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Rhythm Dictation - 3

For Teachers 5th - 12th
In this rhythm dictation worksheet, students listen carefully to teacher-selected music and write the correct rhythm by placing note heads on the 5 blank lines.
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Rhythm Dictation - 2

For Students 5th - 12th
In this rhythm dictation worksheet, students listen carefully to teacher-selected music and write the correct rhythm by placing note heads on the 5 blank lines.
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Rhythm Dictation - 4

For Students 5th - 12th
In this rhythm dictation worksheet, students listen carefully to teacher-selected music and write the correct rhythm by placing note heads on the 5 blank lines.
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Write the Interval Number - 1

For Students 5th - 12th
In this identifying musical interval numbers worksheet, student imagine the bottom note as 1 and count up each line and space from 1 to fill in the blanks with interval numbers learning how to recognize distances quickly.
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Organizer
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Planning Frame: Science Procedure

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this planning frame worksheet, learners use the template to make notes and organize ideas related to a science procedure they plan to execute.
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Mapping Your School Grounds

For Teachers 2nd - 9th
Students create a map of their school grounds. In this mapping lesson, students work in teams to make a map of their school grounds. Students note major features, observe, and record wildlife in the school grounds.
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The Louisiana Purchase

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the Louisiana Purchase. In this U.S. history lesson, 2nd graders examine the purchase of the Louisiana territory by the United States as they read text, take notes, complete homework, and take a quiz.
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What to do? What to do? Part Two

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders perform skits and note ideas fro problem solving in various situations. In this coping lesson, 3rd graders role play problem solving and coping in life-changing situations based on "What to Do" solution starters. 
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Opportunistic Diseases

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore the concept of opportunistic diseases. In this opportunistic diseases lesson plan, students take notes on a lecture regarding systemic herpes, candidiasis, cytomegalovirus, tuberculosis, MAC, recurrent pneumonia,...
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Art Ideas for Your Adopted Tree

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars honor an adopted tree with artwork. In this adopted tree lesson plan, students find a tree in their neighborhood. They follow the tree throughout the year, keep notes, draw sketches, take photos and rubbings. They make...