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The American Dream Activity

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This activity is used to inspire others to really contemplate the meaning of, "The American Dream." After reading and completing this assignment, students can debate on their opinion of what the American Dream really stands for.

Subjects:

U.S. History, History, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, ...

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Activities, Handouts, Cultural Activities

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Creating Our Blended Learning Classroom! (5 E Lesson Plan)

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This station rotation activity allows students to experience what it is like to engage in Blended Learning while learning about Blended Learning at the same time!Students end the week learning about this unique learning style and generating a list

Subjects:

Other (Math), Other (Science), Other (ELA)

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

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Fast Fashion Choice Board

By Metta Lessons

Use this choice board to get students to think about Fast Fashion! This slideshow can be adapted in stations, as daily focuses, as independent stations, as small group stations, or as an independent enrichment project.The ideas suggested here are

Subjects:

International Business, Political Science, Critical Thinking

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Cultural Activities

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Desert Art Project (Biome/Mural)

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A creative way to have kids learn about deserts! This is small group research project combines Texas 6th grade TEKS and CORE standards...but can be modified slightly to fit the TEKS of any level regarding deserts, geography, and culture. Students

Subjects:

Geography, Other (Social Studies - History), For All Subject Areas

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Projects, Activities, Cultural Activities

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Editable Whiteboard Labels

By Metta Lessons

These labels can be printed on colorful or white paper, laminated, and velcroed or taped to your whiteboard/chalkboard/bulletin board. Labels include Objective, WICOR labels, type of daily work, and voice level. I have created a powerpoint that

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For All Subject Areas

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Classroom Forms, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Meditation Article

By Metta Lessons

Use this meditation article to introduce the concept of "mindfulness" and "concentration." This is a very useful topic to discuss at any time. I used this article as a "focus" and "stress relief" technique a few weeks before the STAAR test. For

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Psychology, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, ...

Types:

Activities, Handouts

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Thanksgiving Perspectives

By Metta Lessons

As an alternative to a typical, "what are you thankful for" Thanksgiving activity, and as an attempt at being culturally responsive, try out this Thanksgiving Perspectives activity. This slideshow contains resources that ask students to view

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Cultural Activities

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Classroom Rules/Agreement

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This is the plain and simple classroom agreement I use for my 6th grade class. I modified the rules given from the Love and Logic approach. If used with consistency, and if followed also by the teacher, this simple paragraph can really help with

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Outlines, For Parents

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September 11th Children's Book

By Metta Lessons

A children's book written about the 2001 September 11 event.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Cultural Activities

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"Sticks and Stones" Article

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This article demonstrates the relationship between physical and verbal abuse. It's a great discussion starter to have with older students, especially if bullying is an issue. Have the kids do a "Philosophical Chairs Debate" over the common sticks

Subjects:

Reading, Civics, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Activities, Handouts

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Sensory Imaging!

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This assignment allows students to read three paragraphs that demonstrates sensory imaging. The students are asked to highlight the sensory imaging they see and draw a picture of their interpretation.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Visual Arts, Writing

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Assessment

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Meditation Homework Assignment

By Metta Lessons

This homework assignment is to encourage students to practice mindfulness and concentration through meditation.

Subjects:

Life Skills, Psychology, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Activities, Homework, English (UK)

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Chakra Project!

By Metta Lessons

This project is designed to introduce the science of chakras to students! Students answer the questions in their journals using computers and pre-printed articles. Once finished, small groups get together to create a large poster labeling and

Subjects:

Anatomy, Earth Sciences, Physiology

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Activities

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Classroom Procedures

By Metta Lessons

I created a Power Point that goes over the procedures I plan on using for my classroom. It explains how to enter the room and includes explanations of the weekly reading log, daily vocabulary work, weekly vocabulary quiz directions, voice level

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Lectures, Bulletin Board Ideas, Lesson

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An Enlightenment Project

By Metta Lessons

A rubric that encourages students to pick a person from the Enlightenment period and create a report/project about that person and his/her ideas.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Arts & Music

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Projects, Activities, Cultural Activities

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Stargirl

By Metta Lessons

This is an introductory activity to reading, "Stargirl." It requires students to read a summary of the book and answer prediction/reflective questions.

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Literature Circles

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Malala Yousafzai

By Metta Lessons

This activity includes a portion of Malala's memoir followed by questions for reflection at the bottom. Margins are large for close reading/text annotations! :)

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

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"Sticks and Stones" Discussion Assignment

By Metta Lessons

Based on the, "Sticks and Stones" phrase, this assignment can be used for students who are experiencing negativity and bullying. This assignment enables students to rethink the way they talk to one another due to the harmful effects negativity can

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Character Education

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities

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Shakespeare Quotes

By Metta Lessons

To help my students learn figurative language, I had them choose a Shakespeare quote. They cut out their quote, glued it onto a piece of paper, and created a picture to represent that quote.

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities

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Vocabulary List Template

By Metta Lessons

Editable template for weekly vocabulary lists!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, World Languages

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts

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