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Latitude and Longitude Lesson
Students will understand how latitude and longitude are used to identify places on a map.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryGeographyMap -
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"The Fox and the Goat": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the characters in a fable by investigating their…SubjectsReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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"Two Travelers and the Bear": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to recognize cause-and-effect relationships in a fable by Aesop.SubjectsLiteratureAncient CivilizationsReading and Literature -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Summer Reading (Grades K-2)
Classic kids' books for summer reading - with activities for family learning! Pick any book from this list of the best…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryScience -
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Self-Portrait
Help students develop a sense of self while examining race and diversity.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryWorld War II (1939-1945)Suffrage and Women's Rights -
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A Family Tree
After introduction to a family tree website, students are inspired to research their own family histories.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryFamiliesCommunity and Ways of Life -
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Exploring the Nature of Conflict
Explore the negative and positive sides of conflict, and discuss with your students how they respond to conflict. Use…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryHealth and SafetySafety -
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What Are the Modern Olympic Games?
Introduce students to the history and locations of the Modern Olympic Games.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAncient CivilizationsAncient Egypt -
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Many Ways to Resolve Conflict
Students learn how to use negotiation, arbitration, communication, and mediation to resolve conflicts. These conflict…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistorySocial and Emotional DevelopmentSocial Skills -
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Jazz and Math: Rhythmic Innovations
Connect music and math through the study of jazz. In this music lesson, students learn about the use of fractions in…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryMathematicsMusic -
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Table Manners
Students brush up on their manners by learning do's and don'ts for the dinner table.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryVocabularyFamilies -
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Wonders of the World
Students will go on an internet scavenger hunt of the Wonders of the World - natural, man-made, and ancient.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageMusical Instruments -
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African-American Scientists: A Comprehensive Social Media Account Project
In this project, students will research a notable African-American scientist and then create a social media account for…Subjects:ScientistsScience Activities and ExperimentsScience -
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Family Tree PowerPoint Presentation
Connect social studies and technology with a family tree PowerPoint presentation. In this lesson, students study their…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryFamiliesCommunity and Ways of Life -
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Communities Vocabulary
Use this vocabulary list with the "Communities" lesson.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAnimals (Zoology)Insects -
CLASSROOM TOOLS
Career Bulletin Board
Create a "Career Collage" and display it on a bulletin board.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryCommunity and Ways of LifeScience -
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Sunflowers, Van Gogh, and You
Students will taste sunflower seeds, plant sunflowers, research Vincent van Gogh, and paint a picture of a sunflower.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryCommunity and Ways of Life -
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Mexico's Day of the Dead
By studying the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday, students will gain an understanding that various cultures have…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageMulticultural Music -
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Historical Sites Project
Students will research an historically important site and make a project explaining its historical importance.SubjectsSpeechAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. States -
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"The Grasshopper and the Owl": A Fable by Aesop
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to draw conclusions using one of Aesop's enjoyable fables.…SubjectsReadingReading ComprehensionLiterature -
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Designing a Quilt Pattern
Students will create and color a one-patch quilt design based upon the regular hexagon. This is a great arts & crafts…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryColonial AmericaFolk Arts -
GAMES AND APPS
Classroom Olympic Games
Students recreate Olympic events by calculating distances and participating in the event.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityNative American Music Resources -
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Pilgrim Unit (7 lessons)
Use this chart to plan the Pilgrim Study Unit (objectives and materials) of six lessons. Students will learn all about…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryColonial AmericaPilgrims -
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Native American Music: Call-and-Response
Introduce students to a call-and-response form of Native American song and dance.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity
