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Obesity and Making Healthy Food Choices

For Teachers K - 1st
Students determine healthy snack choices for themselves.  In this eating habits instructional activity, students discuss snacks they regularly consume.  Students cut and paste pictures of snacks that they think are good...
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Countries of Africa

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study the coutries of Africa. In this African American history, small groups of students research a different country, color the country on the map of Africa, write a paragraph about the country, and draw pictures of its flag.
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Battle of Dysart O’Dea

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Battle of Dysart O'Dea instructional activity, learners read about the battle, answer short answer questions, draw a picture, and more. Students complete 4 activities.
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Friday and Friends: A Prospectus of the Mexican Family through Children's Literature

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students use literature to examine how the structure of families in Mexico has changed over time. In groups, they examine how their life now relates to their ancestors and the Spanish conquest of the area. As a class, they are read...
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Backseat Travelers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the geography of the Southeast regions of the United States. They conduct Internet research, listen to the book "No Star Nights," and plan and write a trip through this regions.
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My Happy Habitat

For Teachers K - 1st
Students observe and discuss the Idaho state quarter to begin an activity in which they define and draw different types of habitats. They discuss the habitats that the migrating Peregrine falcon, which appears on the Idaho quarter,...
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Celebrating Benjamin Franklin

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore various websites featuring the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin. They investigate Franklin's roles in colonial society as well as pictures of his various inventions. They view excerpts of historical documents...
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Butterfly Life Cycle

For Teachers K
Students observe and identify the changes that occur in the life cycle of a butterfly. They view photos of each stage of the life cycle, create an art project of the butterfly cycle, and illustrate a book titled "The Life of a Butterfly."
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Writers Workshop

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students work together to brainstorm using a software program. Individually, they decide on a topic to write about and begin their pre-writing activities. They write about their topic using the pictures they previously drew and...
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Promoting Reading Posters

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students create a series of large posters to encourage reading on the campus. In this reading posters lesson, students use a camera to take pictures of students reading in order to promote reading on their campus. Students use digital...
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Australian and Tasmanian Mammals

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this word search worksheet, students locate the names of 14 mammals that are found in Australia and Tasmania. They use the pictures and labels that are shown on the page to locate the words in the puzzle.
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Common North American Mammals

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this word search worksheet, students locate the names of 19 Common North American mammals. They use the pictures and labels which are located on the page to find the names in the puzzle.
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Turtle Fun Facts

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this turtles learning exercise, learners read two pages of facts about turtles. Students match four kinds of turtle pictures to their habitats.
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Riddles Are Word Puzzles

For Students K - 1st
In this riddles worksheet, students read 6 clues to a common object. From two choices, students write the answer to the riddle. There is a picture clue for each riddle.
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Digital Wildflower Collection

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine biodiversity and classify organisms.  In this wildflower lesson students go out and take pictures of plants then create a presentation to show the class. 
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Who Needs Numbers?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify whole numbers through the one millions place. In this place value lesson plan, students read the book The Day Without Math and use place value mats to create numbers to the millions place. Students use base ten blocks...
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Seasons of the Year

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore season change. In this season change lesson ,students investigate weather events, Earth's movement and celestial events. Students watch videos and list weather events that happen in winter, spring, summer, and fall....
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Breaking Barriers In Philippi

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students analyze and discuss Acts 16 and the book of Philippians from the Holy Bible.  In this Philippians lesson, students discuss the setting and characters and write a journal personalizing the message.  Students watch...
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Early Christian Leather Working

For Students 4th - 6th
In this leather working worksheet, students read about the leather working, answer short answer questions, draw a picture, and make a list. Students complete 4 activities.
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Journey Home: The Active Learner

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students discuss focus questions prior to reading and preview the book, "Journey Home." In this language arts activity, small groups present vocabulary words. Students complete after-reading discussion questions and choose writing...
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Four Seasons

For Teachers K
Pupils investigate the four seasons in a year. For this seasons lesson, students explore the weather during each season.  Pupils illustrate each season with pictures.
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Favorite Foods

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils explore human health by completing food choice worksheets. For this world hunger lesson, students discuss the importance of eating three daily meals and how to feed the underprivileged through charities and soup kitchens. Pupils...
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The Swiss Family Robinson Teacher's Notes

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Guide young readers through the classic novel The Swiss Family Robinson with this collection of activities and worksheets. From basic spelling and grammar practice, to reading comprehension skills, this resource will enhance...
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Wrapping Up the School Year

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students complete a variety of writing and yearbook activities to complete the school year. They write a letter to the student that will sit in their desk the next school year, and a letter to their next year's teacher. As a culminating...