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1869: A report on schools in North Carolina
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Abstract: In this lesson, students use a guided reading to look at a report on the status of education in North Carolina in 1869, and discuss the reasons given then for why the Governor and Legislature should support educating North Carolina's children. They are provided an opportunity to compare and contrast ... More »
A Birthday Basket For Tia
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Abstract: This lesson will provide your students with an opportunity to brainstorm, predict, and check for understanding throughout this wonderful story about a little girl, Cecilia, who is preparing a special birthday gift for her 90 year-old Aunt Tia. Cecilia collects objects that represent her favorite memories ... More »
A brochure of safety tips
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Abstract: The students summarize information they have read and learned in school to create a brochure of important safety tips. They work in teams, each on a specific area of safety, to create a multimedia presentation on the computer using HyperStudio for text, graphics, and sound or other publishing or presentation ... More »
A Circular Journey To Imaginative Narrative Writing
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Abstract: This lesson will help the teacher show students how to bring their imaginative narratives to a logical ending. Students often have difficulty while writing imaginative narratives. They tend to get off to a good beginning and then cannot maintain focus well enough to bring their story to an end. Two well-known ... More »
A comparison of the plant ecology of two fields
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Abstract: Students will apply random sampling techniques to do a plant population/community/ecosystem study to model how these things are interrelated.
A Comprehensive Study of North Carolina Indian Tribes
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Abstract: Students will apply their research skills of gathering and validating information to study the eight state recognized American Indian tribes of North Carolina in order to create an Honors U.S. History Project. Students then will create a comprehensive study of those tribes to be compiled into a notebook ... More »
A "Defining Moment" in Editorial Writing
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Abstract: Students will be introduced to the definition mode of writing. Students will learn to define a particular subject by responding in an editorial format. Students will first compose an editorial graphic organizer, which will aid in composing a completed editorial using the writing process.
A Dicey Stem and Leaf Plot
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Abstract: After being introduced to a stem and leaf plot, students will be able to create their own stem and leaf plots.
A Friend, Starting With You!
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Abstract: This lesson helps students learn about themselves and how good a friend they are to others. It helps children identify their own special talents and characteristics while showing the importance of good self-esteem in making new friends.
A Geometric 'Field Trip'
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Abstract: Students conduct a 'field trip' around the school (inside and out) looking for examples of geometric shapes. They record their findings using a digital camera and present their findings in a multimedia presentation.
A home for Lars
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Abstract: Our lesson plan is based on the book, "Ahoy There, Little Polar Bear", by Hans de Beer. We will use the book to introduce the polar bear's habitat and will elaborate on the necessary things a polar bear needs to survive in this habitat.
A Math Story!
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Abstract: This lesson plan is designed to use a basic third grade math fact as a prompt to write and illustrate a math story. A hands on math activity using math manipulatives will serve as the focus and review for this lesson. A writing activity will serve as a conclusion as well as an assessment for understanding.
A matter of identity: Writing an extended metaphor poem
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Abstract: Students apply their knowledge of literary devices by reading and analyzing the poem "Identity" by Julio Noboa Polanco. Students then create their own poem incorporating the literary devices studied and analyzed in the above mentioned poem. This lesson includes modifications for a Novice Low Limited ... More »
A Million Fish....Serving up Exaggeration
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Abstract: Students will become familiar with the term "exaggeration" and how it can be used in stories to catch the reader's attention. Students will create narrative stories of their own using exaggeration.
A'Planting We Will Go
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Abstract: This lesson is based on the book, "The Tiny Seed", by Eric Carle. This story will be used to introduce the children to the concept that seeds change and grow into plants when conditions in the environment including temperature, light, water and soil are appropriate. Children will learn that plants produce ... More »
A population and a biome
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Abstract: This activity will introduce students to the use of laptop computers. Students will participate in a unit on ecosystems using the Microsoft programs Excel and PowerPoint.
A Ram Sam Sam: A Moroccan Tune with a Twist
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Abstract: Students will enjoy singing, playing rhythm instruments, reading notations, and performing a Moroccan tune in two different musical styles on student keyboards.
A renaissance of jazz and poetry
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Abstract: The Harlem Renaissance was the birth of a creative plethora in all fields of art for African Americans. The poetry and jazz composed during or inspired by this era naturally complemented each other. Furthermore, many of the themes from the musical and literary worlds are universal and provide a great ... More »
A Road Map to Reading
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Abstract: Students struggle with informational texts and websites. Understanding the structure of these texts is essential to efficient information gathering. The "Road Map" is a pre-reading strategy. Like the road map in your atlas, this mapping activity will help students visualize the layout of the text before ... More »
A Very Short Social Sciences of the English Language
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Abstract: Students apply their knowledge of world Social Sciences to research the major influences on the language that has become the English we speak today. Students then develop a timeline of events in Britain and explain the contributions of the various invading groups to the English language.