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NAD Teacher Bulletin Narrow Results

links to units of thematic instruction produced by the Teacher Bulletin


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    Teacher Bulletin Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Prepared by the NAD Atlantic Union, Teacher Bulletin provides busy teachers with creative units for multi-grade/multi-age elementary classes.

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    6 + 1 Traits of Writing Kindergarten-Grade 8
    This language arts unit is designed to work for single or multi-grade classrooms, with the lessons broken into grade bands of K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. The model addresses the following seven characteristics of writing: Ideas Organization Voice Word...

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    A History of Mother's Day Kindergarten-Grade 8
    A short article on the history of Mother's Day.

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    A Parable About Heaven Grade 5-Lifelong
    A parable story contrasting two students who arrive in heaven.

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    A Program for Outdoor School Education Kindergarten-Grade 9
    "The heart of this curriculum is really about teaching kids to explore the world God has created for us. In addition to all the traditional components of a curriculum, you will also find detailed lesson plans, teacher education and training materials...

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    A Tale of Two Families Grade 4-Grade 8
    A dramatic sermon in two acts. The first act depicts a troubled family, while the second act depicts a happy family.

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    Administration - Teacher Bulletin Volume 6 Tertiary-Lifelong
    "The material included in this section is appropriate for administrators and teachers in all kinds of situations. Don't think you need to be an administrator to benefit from the ideas here! A school board presentation describing the Pathways curriculum...

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    Administration - Teacher Bulletin Volume 8 Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "Being an administrator is a time consuming position - whether it is in a small school as a teaching/principal or as a full time administrator in a larger school. The resources here are intended to make your job easier." The following forms and suggestions...

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    All About Birds Unit Grade 1-Grade 4
    This unit is designed to help students gain a full understanding of the beauty that can be found in birds. From beaks to feathers, bird songs to behaviors, God has given us wonderful creatures to learn from. There is a combination of narrative and worksheet...

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    All About Spiders Unit Grade 1-Grade 8
    This comprehensive unit includes activities connecting language arts, Bible, math, art, and music. Powerpoint files, multimedia, and a webquest are included. The unit meets the requirements for the Pathfinder spider honor, and is compatible with the S.M.A.R.T....

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    American Patriots Interdisciplinary Unit Grade 5-Grade 8
    "American Patriots presents an interdisciplinary unit incorporating the Christian perspective of early American History. Activities are designed for small group use - as well as individual projects."

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    An Indigenous People - Exploring the Regions Unit Grade 3-Grade 8
    "From the verdant lands in the north to the glowing deserts of the mid-west and the variety of terrain in the south, Native Americans have lived with ingenuity, practicing ecology and fostering a strong sense of community. As you work through...

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    An Indigenous People - Native Americans Unit Grade 5-Grade 8
    "Nomads, farmers, fishermen, warriors, city and cave dwellers were some of the choices these special people made to shape their lives. As a result, their cultures were varied, and their lifestyles were different due to the geographical areas in which...

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    Angels Unit Plan Grade 3-Grade 8
    This unit "contains information and activities that will enrich and challenge the students’ knowledge of angels and hopefully spark an interest that will encourage them to research this fascinating topic even further."

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    Apprenons le Francais Grade 1-Grade 3
    "This unit is an introductory unit to learning the French language. It is a unit that can be used by non-French speakers because it is very simple. In addition, a pronunciation guide is included for students and teachers to understand how to pronounce...

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    Astronomy - SMART Unit Kindergarten-Grade 8
    "Welcome to an amazing tour of the Big Universe! As you journey with me through this Astronomy Cross Curricular Unit, you’ll find materials that cater to K-8 teachers who are dedicated to helping their students make connections. This unit...

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    Autumn Activities Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Five craft activities relating to Autumn: acorn wreath, apple printing, fall wreaths, leaf painted placemat or collage, and pressed leaves placemat.

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    Avoiding Claims of Negligence Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Suggestions for how principals and teachers can reduce successful claims of negligence.

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    Bird Life in Wington Kindergarten-Grade 6
    This is a collection of short stories designed to teach values to children. It is geared to an age group of K-6; however, the message is appropriate for kids of all ages. The stories are: Where There's a Will...There's a Way Moonstruck! By Tooth...

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    Celebrate Cultures Unit Plan Grade 5-Grade 10
    "This unit will focus on cultures of Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, South America, Australia and Oceania, the Caribbean and Europe. It is designed to accommodate teachers that may choose to cover all or selected geographical regions....

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    Celebremos Noviembre - Let's Celebrate November Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Special holidays celebrated in November are Thanksgiving and Veterans Day. A history of Thanksgiving, as well as Thanksgiving activities, crafts, games, recipes, songs, poems, and bulletin board ideas are included. Veterans Day background information and activities,...

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    Certificate Templates Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Templates for the following certificates: achievement award, student of the week, student of the month, an apple from the teacher, and a generic certificate.

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    Challenging and Defiant Students Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Understanding the reasons for a student's defiance is necessary to help the student. Understanding ways to meet the student's defiance is necessary to help the teacher. This article lists how teachers should talk to defiant students. It also suggests how teachers...

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    Characteristics of Life Grade 7-Grade 9
    This 9-lesson Teacher Bulletin unit is designed for Grade 7-9 Life Science and Biology courses. "Each lesson includes a lesson plan and, as applicable, notes for the PowerPoint, relevant video, lab assignment, and assessment quiz."

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    Christmas Around the World Kindergarten-Grade 8
    A list of suggested ornaments to decorate an international Christmas tree in your classroom.

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    Christmas Stories Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Four Christmas stories from 'Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul' and 'Chicken Soup for the Traveler’s Soul'. The titles are: A Christmas Dinner, A Christmas Gift, Families that Care, and The Best Christmas.

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    Christmas Stories - Teacher Bulletin Volume 3 Kindergarten-Grade 8
    A collection of Christmas stories and a poem to share with your students: Twas the Night Jesus Came... Santa and Jesus - Why Jesus is Better than Santa Claus Teach the Children The "W" in Christmas

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    Classification of Living Things Unit Grade 6-Grade 12
    Designed for biology, life science, and ecology courses, this unit's contents include four lessons, a web quest, assessments, powerpoint files, and videos. The objectives are, "students will be able to: -Describe various methods of classification -Write...

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    Classroom Management - A Class of Positive Behavior Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "This unit is intended to help teachers apply 'best practices' discipline skills to their classroom teaching. Each lesson explains a skill used by teachers identified as effective and organized classroom managers. The skill description is followed by...

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    Classroom Management - Teacher Bulletin Volume 9 Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "A classroom that is chaotic as a result of poor management not only does not enhance learning, it might even inhibit it. The creation of rules and procedures is an important aspect of classroom management. Rules identify general expectations or standards...

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    Classroom Management of Students with Auditory Processing Deficits Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This short article suggests ways to make school life more tolerable for students with auditory processing deficits.

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    Classroom Treats - Monthly Activities and More Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "Classroom Treats is an administration and monthly activity unit of devotions, poems, classroom management tips, contracts, technology-infused lessons, monthly activities, forms and more." The main collection is over 100 pages! Files also include...

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    Come Rain or Shine - An Earth and Space Science Unit Kindergarten-Grade 4
    Designed for grades K-4, the activities in this science unit "are also suitable for differentiated instruction through the use of Art (drawing, coloring, and the assembling of shapes) and technology." A strong spiritual connection is also presented....

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    Coming to America WebQuest Grade 5-Grade 8
    Coming to America, considered the land of opportunity, was the dream of thousands of immigrants. America was the answer. Take a trip back in time to study the people and situations which influenced their decision to leave everything behind to come to America....

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    Create - Teacher Bulletin Volume 1 Kindergarten-Grade 8
    This collection of creative projects will lead you in "finding the sublime in the ordinary." Activities include shadow casting, pasta art, and sign design.

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    Creation Unit for Toddlers and Pre-schoolers 0-2 years-Kindergarten
    A Teacher Bulletin unit for early childhood education. "This introductory lesson focuses on the literal, six-day creation story told in the book of Genesis of the Bible. The learning activities are samples purposefully chosen to teach concepts related...

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    Cross Reference - A Biblical Study Grade 9-Grade 12
    "The Bible studies in this unit address the fundamental beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in a cross-centered approach... All eighteen studies are introduced with readings from one or more of the gospels that either directly or indirectly serves...

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    Days When the Snow Packed Right Kindergarten-Grade 8
    A poem about snow and winter fun.

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    Decorate a Christmas Tree for the Birds Kindergarten-Grade 6
    "The purpose of this activity is to teach students that birds need shelter, food, and water, and to attract birds by providing what they need."

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    Digestion, Nutrition & Safety Unit Grade 1-Grade 8
    This Teacher Bulletin unit is aligned to the NAD science management and resource tool for small schools (SMART), Cycle 2, Strand 3, on Health. The unit includes worships, a safety WebQuest, PowerPoints on the digestive and excretory systems, and safety, as...

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    Dinosaurs - A Creationist Viewpoint Kindergarten-Lifelong
    "There can be no question that the topic of dinosaurs is highly motivating to elementary students everywhere. Just the word alone fires up their imagination and curiosity. Where did they come from? Where did they go ? What did they look like? Why aren't...

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    Education Sabbath - It takes a whole village to raise a child Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This Education Sabbath program includes a childrens' story, an interactive reading, and a sermon.

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    Electricity and Magnetism Kindergarten-Grade 8
    "This cross curricular unit was created to support the Magnets and Electricity Unit for the Science Management and Resource Tool (SMART) which allows teachers the opportunity to provide interactive instructions for specific science topics. It caters to...

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    Ellen White - The Journey of Faith Grade 7-Lifelong
    This unit's three modules, Meeting God, Listening to God and Walking with God," aim to unfold the authenticity of Ellen White’s walk with God." The in-depth study is ideal for personal use by teachers, or guided use with...

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    Ellis Island Unit Grade 3-Grade 8
    "This unit allows students to gain facts and information regarding the early history of Ellis Island and later to gain knowledge of its purpose. This mini-unit will reflect on the experiences of immigrants and the actual process of immigration as it took...

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    Endangered Species - A Tiger's Tail Grade 4-Grade 6
    The purpose of this interdisciplinary faith-based unit "is to teach our students about what it takes to save just one species, what man has done to cause the problems tigers are having, and what each of them can do to help save these beautiful animals....

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    Enhancing Creativity Through Music, Rhythm, and Sound Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Interested in altering your thinking and mood with music? Try the following exercises: drawing to music, writing with music, and thinking through music.

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    Espanol al Explorarlo - An Exploratory Study of the Spanish Language Grade 1-Grade 3
    "Español al Explorarlo has been created for any teacher who wishes to acquaint his/her students with the Spanish language in a fun and interactive manner. This unit has been done with an interdisciplinary approach in mind. Previous language experience...

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    Espanol al Explorarlo II - An Exploratory Unit of Study of the Spanish Language Grade 1-Grade 3
    "This unit was created as an addition to the first unit previously produced. It has been created for any teacher who wishes to acquaint his/her students with the Spanish language in a fun and interactive manner. This unit has been done with an interdisciplinary...

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    Explorando a Mi Pueblo - Spanish Vocabulary Unit Grade 1-Grade 8
    "This unit has an interactive approach to teaching Spanish. It is made up of mini units about places around town such as the school, the church, the supermarket and the zoo. In each mini unit you will find lots of vocabulary as well as songs and teaching...

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    Explorando a Mi Pueblo II - Spanish Vocabulary Unit Grade 3-Grade 8
    "Explorando a Mi Pueblo has an interactive approach to teaching Spanish. The major theme is exploring places around town. The unit has been subdivided into mini units about school, church, the supermarket and the zoo... The activities are geared for proficiency...

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    Explorando a Mi Pueblo III - Spanish Vocabulary Unit Grade 3-Grade 8
    "Bienvenidos a mi casa is a thematic unit based on the home. This unit has an interactive approach and it is still intended to be used by any teacher who wishes to acquaint his/her students with the Spanish language in a fun and interactive manner. Previous...

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    Explorer Ma Ville - A Fun Way to Explore and Learn French Kindergarten-Grade 8
    "In this unit, we will explore our city. We will take a trip to church, sing some songs, and discover some of the items that we see every week. Then, we will take a trip to school and, as great students, we will learn our alphabet and identify the objects...

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    Explorer Ma Ville II - A Fun Way to Explore and Learn French Grade 3-Grade 8
    In this French language learning unit, "we will continue to explore our city. Our journey we will include a stop at church, going to school, visiting the zoo and making a stop at the supermarket."

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    Explorer Ma Ville III - A Fun Way to Explore and Learn French Grade 3-Grade 8
    "Salut! Comment allez-vous? Bien? Super! Welcome to 'Explorer ma ville III.' This unit takes students on a trip to explore their immediate environment in French. Meet the members of the family and the home they live in."

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    Exploring a World of Circles Unit Kindergarten-Grade 4
    "This unit constitutes a wealth of activities and ideas projected to assist teachers of these grades in developing the different abilities of the students from K to Grade 4. The activities are also suitable for differentiated instructions through the...

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    Exploring Nature with Children - A Series of Nature Activities Grade 1-Grade 4
    Each of the following three nature themes - trees, insects, and puddles - is "built around a central exploration activity. This activity is used as a basis for integrating other areas of the curriculum. Units are designed to be used as a 'theme for the...

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    Families, Neighborhoods and Communities Unit Grade 1-Grade 3
    "The purpose of this unit is to help students from the beginning of their education to become aware that God created the family unit to be the center of an orderly and God-fearing society. It explores a traditional family, neighborhood and community and...

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    Fantastic Fractions Unit Grade 3-Grade 8
    "This unit is designed to take the fear out of fractions and help students succeed in all parts of fraction computation. Eleven presentations give the student a visual explanation of concepts." Powerpoint titles include: Equivalent Fractions, Jeapardy,...

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    Finally Free - The James Finley Story Integrated Unit Grade 5-Grade 8
    "Students become immersed in the Great Depression, World War II, Biblical truths, and Seventh-day Adventist doctrine as they read the conversion story of James Finley, father of noted world evangelist Mark Finley. The unit begins by introducing the six...

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    Fitness & Exercise for a Better You - Unit Plan Grade 9-Grade 12
    "This unit introduces the five elements of fitness; cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition...We will explore the importance of exercise, its benefits, how to plan a fitness program, avoid misconceptions,...

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    Forts, Legends, and Prophecy Unit Grade 9-Grade 12
    "This is a cross-curricular integrated unit designed to be taught to juniors at the beginning of the school year (primarily because of the major field trip that takes place 2/3 of the way through the unit). Covering a time span of about 100 years and...

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    Foundations of Geography Grade 6-Grade 7
    "The study of geography is often thought to be dull and boring. It doesn't have to be that way. Investigate the collection of material to find several different ways to 'hook' students on the study of geography." A WebQuest, PowerPoint, and...

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    Four Norwegians Who Made a Difference - Unit Plan Grade 6-Grade 8
    "In this unit, students will research the contributions of four well-known Norwegians: Amundsen, Grieg, Heyerdahl, and Eriksson. They will analyze their contributions to the world related to discovery and exploration, geography, and the arts. Students...

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    Freedom of Water - A Service Learning Unit Grade 5-Grade 12
    In this 100+ page unit, "students will learn facts about water consumption, availability, symbolism, cleanliness, etc. Students will read and write about water issues. Through exposure to information about the need for water world-wide, students will...

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    From Horse and Buggy to Horseless Carriage Grade 1-Grade 8
    This is a thematic unit featuring the history of the automobile industry in Michigan. At the top of each lesson plan is a symbol indicating which of the eight multiple intelligences are being targeted in that particular lesson. Icons indicate technology and...

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    From Kites to Space - Unit Plan Kindergarten-Grade 8
    "This multipart unit is designed to help you examine and teach the years of US History from 1945 to the present. It is based on the SoSmart materials, Year 4, Quarter 4." European Space Agency WebQuest, Man in Space Timeline PowerPoint, videos...

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    Fundamentals of Math - Unit Plan Grade 7-Grade 12
    "This unit attempts to explain the fundamental principles that govern higher math courses such as Advanced Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Probability & Statistics, and Calculus. Not every principle is covered, but the majority of them are. With...

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    Geometric Optics Unit - An investigation of the optical properties of light Grade 11-Grade 12
    "Students will learn the many applications of lenses and the instruments that use them. They will understand the effects of refraction when light passes through a medium more dense than air and how it results in the properties of lenses. They will also...

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    God Is Grade 5-Grade 12
    This devotional unit explores the attributes of God. He is ever-present... The unit consists of three sections, each with 20 lessons with devotional messages. Section One is for teachers. Section Two is designed for teaching students, and Section Three is...

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    Graduation Program - Small School Example Grade 8-Grade 12
    A suggested graduation program for small schools to be held as a Sabbath morning commencement, as well as graduation aims, graduation mottos, and a graduation poem.

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    Grammar WebQuests - Parts of Speech, Punctuation, Verbs Grade 7-Grade 8
    Your students will enjoy learning with this collection of grammar WebQuests. Titles are as follows: A Treasure Chest of Parts...

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    Great Leaders and Leadership Principles Thematic Unit Grade 6-Grade 8
    "The world around us today has been shaped by the presence of the great leaders in history who have demonstrated leadership principles by inspiring and motivating people to follow them. Leaders such as Jesus, Moses, Martin Luther King, Jr., Clara Barton...

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    Hamlet to Hamlet - Integrated Unit Grade 11-Grade 12
    "Hamlet is arguably William Shakespeare's greatest tragedy, offering teachers the opportunity to teach lessons on relationships, leadership, and respect - among any number of others. The material in this unit, if used in its entirety, could take as long...

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    Healthy Kids Expo Unit Plan Grade 1-Grade 8
    This "service-learning unit includes resources that will teach your students about their own health and then use their knowledge to bless others. Students first complete a webquest on childhood obesity, and then go on to learn more about the importance...

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    Heroes of the Far North Grade 4-Grade 8
    An inspirational story of heroism and devotion to duty. This is the story of a company of four Royal Canadian Mounted Police and their dog teams who in December, 1910, undertook a journey across 500 miles of wild, rugged, uninhabited country to deliver mail...

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    Heroes with a Mission Unit Kindergarten-Grade 8
    "The Pathways theme of this unit is Heroes. The concept that we have chosen to emphasize is being a hero at home and abroad. The students will define and gain an understanding of what it means to be a hero, how they can recognize everyday heroes around...

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    Holiday Materials - April Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Background information and activities for special events in the month of April. The special events are April Fool's Day and Arbor Day. The articles and activities are as follows: April Fools! - background information and a poem Arbor Day: Day of...

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    Holiday Materials - August Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Activities for celebrating the following holidays and events in the month of August: Sand Castle Day - How to Build a Sand Castle Monarch Butterfly Fall Migration National Punctuation Day - 10 Ways to Practice Punctuation Bulletin Boards

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    Holiday Materials - Christmas - Teacher Bulletin Volume 6 Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Christmas stories, readings, plays, puzzles, quizzes, activities, and bulletin board: Twelve Days of Christmas The Greatest Gift The Angels' Assignment Away in the Manger The Angels Sing The Words of Christmas A Christmas...

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    Holiday Materials - February - Teacher Bulletin Volume 6 Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Activities and crafts to honor Presidents' Day: Memorable Mobiles Presidential Party Hats Lincoln's Log Cabin Patriotic Pinwheel

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    Holiday Materials - January - Teacher Bulletin Volume 6 Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Background information and activities concerning Martin Luther King Jr.: All About Martin Luther King Jr. About Dr. Martin Luther King and Me African-American Inventors

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    Holiday Materials - March - Teacher Bulletin Volume 6 Grade 1-Grade 5
    Special holidays in the month of March include American Red Cross Month, Music in our Schools Month, National Women's History Month, National Nutrition Month, Youth Art Month, Adoption of the U.S. National Anthem, National School Breakfast Week, Newspaper...

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    Holiday Materials - May Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Holidays and special events in the month of May include Teacher Appreciation Week, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day. The background information, stories, activities, and jokes included are: Teacher Appreciation Week: The New Survivor Show Lighten...

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    Holiday Materials - October - Teacher Bulletin Volume 1 Kindergarten-Grade 8
    A calendar of special events in October; Columbus Day history worksheet; and a word bank matching activity. The days of the week in the given calendar will next line up in 2018.

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    Holiday Materials - October - Teacher Bulletin Volume 6 Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Activities for celebrating the following holidays and events in the month of October: Book It! Reading Incentive Program Black Poetry Day National Popcorn Popping Month

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    Holiday Materials - September Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Activities for celebrating the following holidays and events in the month of September: Good Manners Month Ice Cream Cone Birthday National Dog Week

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    Holiday Materials - Thanksgiving - Teacher Bulletin Volume 1 Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Included are: The Real Story of Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving Projects - quilt, centerpiece, hand turkey card, pine cone turkey, wreath, and M & M turkey; and Thanksgiving Internet sites.

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    Holiday Materials - Thanksgiving - Teacher Bulletin Volume 6 Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Thanksgiving stories, activities, prayers, and "zingers": Our Debt to the Indians Thank You, Ovenbird Simple Prayers for Thanksgiving Thanks "Zingers"

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    Horses Here, Horses There, Horses Everywhere - Unit Plan Grade 5-Grade 8
    Written for the intermediate grades, this unit of study “is based on the reading of two books: King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry and Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. The cross-curriculum possibilities are endless!"

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    How to Increase Visibility Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Tips on public relations and recruiting.

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    Human Rights - Childrens Rights Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This unit examines human rights on a global scale. "There is no age, gender, or race that is unaffected by the issues involved. What is a basic human right? What are simply wants? Who gets to define these rights?" Along with useful information, this...

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    I Am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made - Science Unit Plan Grade 1-Grade 3
    This elementary science unit focuses on the heart, stomach, intestines, and brain.

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    Inclusive Practices For All Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "Provided in this unit is a theoretical and biblical framework that supports inclusion as well as varying strategies, activities, and materials that promote effective inclusive teaching practices." Includes a book list, video clip links, and a section...

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    Indicators of Effective Leadership Kindergarten-Grade 12
    A list of indicators of an effective leader as described by surveyed educators.

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    Innovative Americans Grade 3-Grade 8
    "They were not citizens; they were slaves. They were not supposed to be knowledgeable; yet they were creative. Who were they? African American Innovators! This unit will explore the contributions these unique men and women have made to improve the lives of people in their time and in today's society."

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    Inspiration - Teacher Bulletin Volume 1 Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Inspirational stories based on biblical references. The following three stories are from "Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul": The Dog Next Door An Experiment in Love The Language of Horses The stories about animals...

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    Inspiration - Teacher Bulletin Volume 4 Kindergarten-Grade 8
    The following inspirational stories, based on biblical references, can be used for values and character education: The Bag Lady and Thanksgiving Dinner Very Here

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    Inspirational Stories, Worship Thoughts - Teacher Bulletin Volume 6 Preschool-Grade 8
    "The material included in this section is appropriate for sharing with both students and colleagues. Birdlife in Wington is a collection of short stories designed to teach values to children. While geared to PK-6, the message is appropriate for...

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    Introduction to Impressionism Grade 2-Grade 8
    "Have you tried to make a realistic painting and been frustrated? Set up some acrylic paints and become an impressionist. Impressionism allows you to paint the "sense" of something instead of a photographic reproduction. All ages can experience...

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    James S White - An Interdisciplinary Unit Grade 5-Grade 10
    James S White - A Founding Father - A Man of God "presents an interdisciplinary unit reviewing the life and work of James White. Activities are designed for small group use as well as individual projects... A short narrative of the unit can be...

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    Jane Austen - English Unit Grade 9-Grade 12
    This Teacher Bulletin unit features the works of Jane Austen. Why? "Because she’s everywhere out there, and almost nowhere in the anthologies we teach high school English literature from. Because she has much to say that is relevant to teenagers...

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    Jesus... Who is He? Grade 6-Lifelong
    Chemistry, biology, physics, economics, medicine, history, government, religion - ponder how Jesus connected with each in this short devotional.

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    Journey Through Israel Unit Plan Grade 3-Grade 8
    "Journey Through Israel is designed to take the students on a walk through the Holy Land - the places where Jesus walked and ministered. It is a religious pilgrimage with some history included. It is hoped that after working through this unit,...

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    La Familia Hispana - An Exploratory Unit of Study Grade 7-Grade 10
    "This unit has been created as a means of bridging the cultural gaps between your student and that of the target language, which in this unit is Spanish. It was produced for the use of any teacher that would like to integrate technology in the classroom and the curriculum while exposing his/her students to practical lessons and culture."

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    La Navidad Kindergarten-Grade 4
    This unit features Spanish Christmas songs, a bulletin board idea, action poems, arts and crafts activities, Spanish craft activities, edible crafts, and two Christmas stories.

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    Lamps R Us - Worship Skit Grade 3-Grade 8
    Short skit illustrating Psalm 119:105, the power of Bible as God's Word to help us find meaning, purpose and direction in life.

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    Lesson on the Civil War Grade 1-Grade 8
    This unit is intended to combine computer skills, language, and social subjects. Students are given a character role in which they analyze what it was like during the Civil War. They defend their views of what is taking place, journal and share projects. Extra...

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    Lest We Forget . . . The Total Historical Picture - Unit Plan Grade 7-Grade 12
    "Much has happened over the last 160 years in our church and in our country. Since 1848, our church and our country have seen many changes and many firsts. Many events have challenged our very existence, but other events have shaped us in to what we are today."

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    Lest We Forget I Grade 7-Grade 10
    "Lest We Forget is a unit about the beginnings of our church's history. The men and women who, through the divine inspiration of God, helped establish the Seventh-day Adventist Church as we know it today will be introduced in this unit and several units...

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    Lest We Forget II Grade 7-Grade 10
    This article is the second of three forming a unit of study on Adventist church history. This unit provides an overview of people and events that were instrumental in the formal organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church during the mid 1800s.

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    Lest We Forget III Grade 7-Grade 10
    "The unit covers a very contentious time in our church's history. The General Conference of 1888 nearly split our church. However, by the grace of God, His power saw our church through. The thoughts of Righteousness by Faith versus Righteousness by Works...

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    Lest We Forget IV Grade 6-Grade 12
    "This unit covers a very contentious period in our church's history. Bringing the three angels' message to the Black people, especially in the South, presented many dangers and problems. Our church proceeded very slowly, causing grief to many. As you...

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    Let Children Enjoy Their Childhood Preschool-Grade 1
    A one page essay on the benefits of starting school later rather than earlier.

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    Life in a Medieval Castle Webquest Grade 5-Grade 8
    Bring medieval studies to life with this interactive online learning project about what life was like in a castle.

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    Life in the Freezer - Unit Plan Kindergarten-Grade 4
    Dive into the interesting world of the penguin. The author invites you to “make this unit into a learning center with library books, videos, stuffed penguins and other special features that will inspire your students and give them a broader knowledge...

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    Lines, lines, lines! A Detailed Study of Linear Equations Grade 7-Grade 12
    "This unit teaches lines as they relate to the coordinate plane. It explains the ins and outs of several different formulas and equations. It guides the teachers and students in a step by step process on how to find, graph, and determine which type of...

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    Literature of the Southwest Grade 11-Grade 12
    This literature unit introduces creative writing focusing on some of the writers of the American Southwest. Selections are drawn from Native American poetry as well as explorers and chroniclers of southwest exploration. On-location photographs and videos illustrate...

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    M.I.N.T.S. - Masterful Ideas Needed to Survive Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Seven ideas to help teachers and leaders survive and be successful in their work and interactions with others.

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    Make it Count - Integrated Unit of Study Grade 5-Grade 8
    Each unit integrates instruction in Directed Reading, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. Students also incorporate social skills development, character building, and service experiences throughout the unit. The North American Division Curriculum Guides...

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    Math for Science Unit Plan Grade 7-Grade 10
    This unit lays the foundation for solving mathematical problems that occur in science courses. The unit can be used as an introduction to any of the laboratory sciences like chemistry, biology, physical science, or physics because it deals with significant...

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    Music - Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart and African Folk Grade 6-Grade 8
    "Four short biographical stories are featured this year to help students realize the contributions these great masters made to our world of music. The African Folk Music.mov video clip demonstrates two Africa folk songs which can easily be taught to students....

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    New England's Women Writers Grade 9-Grade 12
    "This unit takes a look at some of the writing that has come from New England’s women writers. Two PowerPoint presentations give a detailed overview of more than a dozen of the key writers of the region, but the bulk of the unit focuses on four...

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    Organisms and The Environment Unit Preschool-Grade 4
    "This unit covers content covered under the Ecology strand of the NAD SMART Science Curriculum. It is designed to cover grades Pre-K to 4. Each lesson plan is leveled as Easy (Pre-K to K), Medium (Grade 1-2), and Advanced (Grades 3-4) to be adapted to...

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    Our Adventist Heritage - Stories, Activities, and Resources Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "Who are we as Adventists? Where have we come from, as a church? We know that it is by looking back that we can see how God has lead. Many years ago, the Atlantic Union Conference Teacher Bulletin produced a resource unit for teachers on Adventist History....

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    Our Nation - Past and Present Unit Grade 1-Grade 3
    "The purpose of this unit is to provide materials that will assist teachers of grades 1-3 in teaching a patriotic unit emphasizing various aspects of the United States of America. This unit is prepared for use in conjunction with the curriculum for the...

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    Our World as Math Unit Grade 3-Grade 5
    "Our World as Math offers students a great way to learn math concepts and enjoy learning...The purpose for creating this unit is to share and encourage educators and students that learning takes place when there is shared experience and dialogue...teachers...

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    Parents Checking Homework Over the Internet Grade 5-Lifelong
    Growing web-based software helps parents and schools peek at lessons, share records and collaborate in planning or communicating. This article shares several examples of how parents are helping their children with homework using Google's Docs & Spreadsheets long-distance.

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    Place Value and Everything in Its Place Kindergarten-Grade 4
    This unit "starts a new school year positively with review, and new learning of place value concepts." Strategies include visualization, use of manipulatives, games, Brain POP, essential questions, and songs. Correlates with the NAD Math Curriculum...

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    Plants - A SMART Unit Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Plants, plants, plants! God had no shortage of ideas when he began creating them. This unit opens to students the wonders of the third day of creation with a host of hands on activities. It provides the multigrade or one room school teacher with a gift of...

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    Plays - Drama Unit Grade 5-Grade 8
    This unit is developed to introduce students to the elements of plays and drama. Add interest to your worships and Bible lessons by having your students write a play on a Bible passage. Use the play-writing skills to write a Thanksgiving play or plays about...

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    Poetry - Worth the Risk Unit Plan Grade 5-Grade 12
    This comprehensive unit contains over 100 pages of activities and information, as well as PowerPoint and PREZI files and a WebQuest. Together you will "explore depths of feelings learning and studying poetry at its best."

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    Pointers for Parents to Help Students Learn Kindergarten-Grade 8
    This short article summarizes ways parents can help their children learn.

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    Project Based Learning Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Beginning with an overview of project-based learning, this download includes the outline of a Grade 4 Social Studies technology-integrated unit on US geography, lists of webquest and smart board use links for science, social studies and math, and language...

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    Proper Teacher Attitudes Kindergarten-Grade 12
    These two short articles address teacher attitudes. The first discusses how teachers must first deal with their own attitudes before approaching their students for counsel sessions when problems arise. The second, written by Connie Wade, discusses the importance...

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    Prophets - True or False? A Unit on the Spirit of Prophecy Grade 3-Grade 8
    "Our children are exposed to a daily barrage of occult and psychic references in the media. We are incredibly naïve if we think that the media has not undermined our children's beliefs in the Bible and prophecy. This unit helps students investigate...

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    Psalms 23 - For Work Grade 9-Lifelong
    A paraphrase of Psalm 23 in a work setting, illustrating characteristics of boss and worker.

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    Qualities of a Great School Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Qualities of a great school are: principal leadership, teacher quality, extracurricular activities, parent involvement, and safety and discipline.

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    Rational Numbers Unit Plan Grade 7-Grade 12
    "What are rational numbers? The foundation of a strong understanding in mathematics begins and ends with the classification of numbers. Where do they belong? What are they called? Where can I use them? How do they interact with each other? These are some...

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    Reflecting His Image - A Practical Application to Christian Living Unit Grade 9-Grade 12
    This unit "is intended to help [students] develop a relationship with Christ and learn how to function in a practical manner as Christians in the 21st century. Objectives of this unit are as follows: Analyze what it is to live as a Christian in the 21st...

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    Revolutionary War Unit Lesson Plan Grade 3-Grade 8
    This Revolutionary War unit includes activities and links to useful websites.

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    Salt in History and the Bible - A Multidisciplinary Unit Kindergarten-Grade 2
    The purpose of this unit is to help students from the beginning of their education to become aware of how much man is dependent upon the resources of his environment and how God has helped to provide those resources throughout human history.

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    Samuel - God’s Helper 0-2 years-Kindergarten
    "The purpose of this unit is to introduce the young child to Jesus Christ, the Divine Son of our Heavenly Father through the loving and caring relationships formed with parents, primary early childhood professionals and peers." It includes separate...

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    Schedule White Spaces Kindergarten
    This short article discusses how to create blocks of time in your calendar where nothing is planned. 'White space' is unplanned-for-time for you to catch up or do nothing at all.

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    Scraps of My Life - A Creative Writing Unit for the Upper Grades Grade 9-Grade 12
    "The unit will begin with an introduction to scrapbooks and, in particular, to thematic scrapbooks. From there the teacher will guide students through a mini-course on the writing process and how to create effective paragraphs. Students will then use...

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    Self Evaluation for Teachers and Students Grade 5-Grade 12
    Two short checklists: a self-evaluation of Christian teacher qualities referencing the writings of Ellen White, and a student self-evaluation of holistic development.

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    Sellout - A Skit about Esau Kindergarten-Grade 8
    A skit about how Esau sold out his covenant with God for a bowl of pottage. Characters, setting, costuming, and properties are given and suggested. This skit is courtesy of "Skits That Win".

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    Senses and the Nervous System Grade 4-Grade 8
    This matching worksheet contains definitions or descriptions with words related to the nervous system and senses.

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    Shadow Casting Kindergarten-Grade 6
    Three shadow casting art projects.

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    Share - Teacher Bulletin Volume 1 Kindergarten-Grade 8
    This collection of stories and poems about animals begins on page 7. The stories are about Smokey Bear, the champion horse Snow Man, and fireflies. The titles are: A Very Special Bear The Farm Horse That Became a Champion Nature's Miracle Flashlights The...

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    Share - Teacher Bulletin Volume 3 Kindergarten
    Explore this section for stories, poems, and humorous items to share with your students and colleagues. The titles are: Remember This... Memorandum A Third Grader Explains God Happy Thoughts Life as a Computer in Computer Jokes Astute...

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    Share - Teacher Bulletin Volume 5 Kindergarten-Grade 12
    How well do your students follow directions? Looking for inspirational quotes? Explore this section for these items, as well as stories, poems, advice, and humorous items to share with your students and friends. God's Master Plan Why God Created...

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    Share - Teacher Bulletin Volume 6 Kindergarten-Grade 12
    A collection of stories, anecdotes, and amusing incidents, titled: If I Had My Life to Live Over Again Typoglycemia? Believe it or not you can read it Why Women Cry Anecdotes to Make You Smile So You Think You Know Everything? The...

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    Sin and Judgement in Puritan America - Unit Plan Grade 10-Grade 12
    "A comprehensive unit about sin and separation (from God and fellow man), law and justice, and the good news of the gospel which offers forgiveness and salvation from guilt and broken relationships. Planned for an eleventh-grade American Literature class,...

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    Slave Narratives and Spirituals Unit Grade 10-Grade 12
    "Slave Narratives and Spirituals: A brief exploration of two methods of communication by African slaves in the mid-1800s is an interdisciplinary unit for the 11th and 12th grade that incorporates elements from American...

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    Some Wild Animals of North America - Unit Plan Kindergarten-Grade 3
    "This unit presents facts about some wild animals of North America. Provision is made for the student to explore the lifestyle of those animals not referred to in this unit. Students will discover that God created many animals. They will also learn about...

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    Spirit-Compatible Instruction - Teacher Bulletin Volume 10 Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Systematic character development from a Christian worldview is central to Adventist education. This Teacher Bulletin resource/article reminds teachers of foundational philosophy and links to quality websites with more character development tools. "Spirit...

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    Stewardship of Our Self Grade 5-Grade 8
    Use this unit to help students discover their own unique talents and abilities and find a way to use those gifts for God.

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    Stewardship of Our Time Grade 5-Grade 10
    This unit on stewardship is comprised of five lessons and a culminating project. The key thread is how we are responsible for how we use our time. Each lesson is divided into four major sections: the Attention Grabber, Bible Exploration, Treasure Chest Activity...

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    Stories that Teach - Black Christian Perspective of Life Lessons Grade 5-Grade 8
    Read stories that originated in the African, African American, and Caribbean cultures. Unit activities include ideas on ways to use the stories for various purposes.

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    Symmetry and Tessellations Unit Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "This unit begins with polygons and pattern blocks, works with rotational, translational, and reflective symmetries, experiments with tessellations, and finishes with the creation of an Escher-like tessellation." Adaptable to any grade level, this...

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    TB God's Grace - Christ Our Life WebQuest Grade 5-Grade 8
    NOTE: This resource corresponds with the previously used NAD Bible curriculum, not the Encounter program. This WebQuest corresponds with the Christ Our Life Bible curriculum. Tasks include designing a travel brochure and making a Prezi (a...

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    Teacher Bulletin Share - Volume 6 Tertiary-Lifelong
    If I had my life to live over again...I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day. This advice - and other stories, anecdotes, and amusing incidents make up this Share...

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    Teacher Bulletin Tips - Volume 3 Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Articles about pitfalls teachers must avoid when dealing with parents, how to communicate with students, disruptive behavior, and how to start your year in balance and stay that way all year long. The titles are: Teacher Tune Up Talk in the Classroom I...

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    Teacher Bulletin Tips - Volume 6 Tertiary-Lifelong
    "Do you have a problem with bullying in your classroom? Would you like to pass on the top ten ways to get top grades? What kinds of learning styles do you have 'operating' in your classroom? How safe is your school? These and other areas are dealt with...

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    Techie Math - Using the TI-83/84 Graphing Calculator Grade 9-Grade 12
    It’s still important for students to understand the concepts behind the math in these subjects, before diving into the technology. Perhaps the math ideas in these areas can be reinforced, emphasized, enhanced, or further explored using one of today’s technology – a TI-83/84 graphing calculator.

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    Technology - Not Just Computers Grade 9-Lifelong
    Biotechnology involves the application of science and technology to living organisms. This article notes milestones in biotechnology of food and human health including how we care for computers and prevent laptops from crippling us.

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    Technology - Teacher Bulletin Volume 5 Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Technology is becoming more and more an integral teaching tool in the classroom. This section is full of annotated links for all subject areas, techy articles, webquests, and ideas for making technology work in your classroom.

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    Technology - Teacher Bulletin Volume 6 Kindergarten-Grade 8
    How can you help your students be safe on the Internet? Are there safe ways to chat online? Do you know what a strong password is? Would you like help in reducing spam and spyware?

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    Technology and Kids Grade 1-Grade 4
    "The unit is written to give teachers the opportunity to involve their students in technology. The resources included will give teachers an excellent base of information to help them integrate technology into the classroom."

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    Television - Terrible or Terrific? Grade 1-Lifelong
    Television is neither all good, nor all bad. Arguments are presented for each.

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    Ten Ways to Combat Hostility Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Is hostility or hate developing in your school? This short article suggests 10 ways to combat hostility.

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    The Amazing Life of Butterflies Unit Kindergarten-Grade 5
    This thematic unit presents amazing facts about the life of butterflies. Students will learn about the physical characteristics and beautiful coloration of butterflies. They will discover that God created many different kinds of butterflies, called species....

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    The Bible, Anthropology, and the Ancient Caveman Unit Grade 7-Grade 10
    "God created man in His image, so why are there bones that show evidence of manlike beasts? In the days before the flood, the amalgamation of man and beast was the ultimate sin that defaced the image of God. In Satan’s quest to be like the Most...

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    The Bible, Substance Abuse, and the Patriarchs Grade 7-Grade 12
    "This unit will give students biblical texts and thought provoking academic information that will teach them more about how to stay away from substance abuse. This unit will also show how some of our patriarchs went through problems with substance abuse...

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    The Case of My Favorite Book - Creating a Reading Class Skit Kindergarten-Grade 8
    This play can provide lots of fun and at the same time be great reading motivation. It could be presented at chapel, a parent meeting, or in class.

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    The Circuit Riding Judge Grade 4-Grade 8
    In the format of Reader's Theater, this reading is designed to remind us that God is our Father, our Judge and our Advocate. The participants are 3 readers and 3 seekers.

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    The Civil War - America at Its Worst (1861-1865) - Unit Plan Grade 5-Grade 8
    "The Civil War presents an interdisciplinary unit reviewing the life, times and actions of the Civil War. Activities are designed for small group use as well as individual projects. It has been designed primarily for the middle and upper elementary grades. A...

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    The Continents - Unit Plan Grade 5-Grade 8
    “This unit is suitable for middle or upper elementary students. As you study geography in your class, you may use these pages to introduce the continents of the world. A fact sheet and a worksheet are included for each continent. A word search is included,...

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    The Dirty Thirties Unit Plan Grade 7-Grade 10
    This thematic unit is about the 1930's and the Great Depression. It was designed for grades 7-10 and is to be used in conjunction with United States History. The lessons are designed for 40 minute class periods, 4 days a week. Resources and website links are...

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    The Discovery of America - An Interdisciplinary Unit 1490-1585 Grade 5-Grade 8
    "The Discovery of America presents an interdisciplinary unit incorporating the Christian perspective of early American explorers. Activities are designed for small group use - as well as individual projects."

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    The Globe We Live On Preschool-Grade 4
    "This unit covers content covered under the Earth and Space Science strand of the NAD SMART Science Curriculum. It is designed to cover grades Pre-K to 4. Each lesson plan is leveled as Easy (Pre-K to K), Medium (Grade 1-2), and Advanced (Grades 3-4)...

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    The Human Body - Organization and Systems Unit Grade 6-Grade 12
    "In this unit, we will explore the main systems of the human body, the organs that belong to those systems, and the functions of each. This unit was designed based on the NAD curriculum for 6th grade science, but may easily be adapted to middle school...

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    The Life and Times of Sojourner Truth - An Interdisciplinary Unit Grade 1-Grade 4
    "This unit will provide a historical perspective of the plight of slaves, through the life of Sojourner Truth. Students will develop a clearer understanding of the importance of forgiveness. In spite of the inequality that we may face in life, God expects...

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    The Miracle of a Brother's Song Grade 1-Grade 8
    A brother's song dramatically influenced his seriously ill infant sister, bringing life and joy. A touching story, although its accuracy is questionable.

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    The Next Big Sign - An Integrated Unit Grade 5-Grade 12
    This unit fosters faith in the Second Advent of Jesus Christ. The question is, 'What is the next sign that needs to be fulfilled in its entirety?'

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    The Padded Cross Grade 6-Lifelong
    Meditate on what Jesus asks of those who choose to follow him. Being a disciple means taking up your cross, committing to follow even in suffering.

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    The Patchwork Quilt Grade 3-Grade 8
    Background stories about the Bride's Quilt and the Freedom Quilt. Items for students to research and report on when using this as an integrated lesson are listed.

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    The Red Marble - Worship Story Grade 5-Lifelong
    This touching story illustrates the truth that caring and generosity can make a difference in the lives of your people.

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    The Research States... Where Do You Fit In? Kindergarten-Grade 12
    What research has found about effective Seventh-day Adventist teachers and effective classroom managers.

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    The Secret of Motivation Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Three essential steps for motivating people are presented in this short article.

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    The Summer Olympics - A Multidisciplinary Unit Grade 3-Grade 8
    "The purpose of this unit is to explore the diversity of our global culture through the eyes of sports. The Summer Olympics provides a great opportunity to study social studies, language arts, health, art, music, religion, and physical education all in...

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    The Writing Process Grade 5-Grade 12
    Created by an English teacher in self-defense and for self-preservation, this series of PowerPoint presentations, with companion notes and assignments, tackles the nuts and bolts of The Writing Process in general as well as a number of specific types of essays.

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    Thirteen Ways to Make Children Want to Read Kindergarten-Grade 6
    Thirteen suggestions for helping children want to read.

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    Times of the Reformation WebQuest Grade 7-Grade 10
    In this WebQuest, "take a look at the Protestant Reformation through the eyes of these different individuals: Martin Luther, Pope Leo X, King Henry VIII, John Calvin." You will then create a multi-media presentation comparing and contrasting each...

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    Tips - A How To Guide to Writing Interdisciplinary Units Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article discusses conditions vital for good quality units and quality teaching.

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    Tips - A Vital Factor in Achievement Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Teachers' expectations of students must be high, as students learn about as well as teachers expect them to learn. A teacher's goal should be to help students achieve to their potential. This article discusses steps a teacher can take to help all students...

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    Tips - Best Ways to Help Your Kids Handle Peer Pressure Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Suggestions on how parents can best help their children develop the judgment necessary to determine when to go with the flow and when to walk away.

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    Tips - Bullying - Teacher Bulletin Volume 4 Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Bullying has become a wide spread problem in our schools and communities. All over the country, schools are incorporating anti-bullying workshops into their curriculum. These articles contain information on bullying. The information ranges to what bullying...

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    Tips - Bullying - Teacher Bulletin Volume 6 Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Articles concerning bullying and youth violence: Keeping the Peace at School Bullied Kids - Suffering in Silence Bully-Proof Your Kids

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    Tips - Cooking Up Some Great Bulletin Boards Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Here are ideas for three bulletin boards: A Successful School Year A Recipe for Success Serving Up Great Stories

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    Tips - Dealing with Disruptions in the Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article offers a discipline plan to deal with disruptions in the classroom.

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    Tips - Develop Enthusiasm Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Tips on how to develop enthusiasm by starting the day right, reading the Bible, loving life and people, and guarding your energy level.

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    Tips - Good Teaching - The Top Ten Requirements Kindergarten-Grade 8
    This article originally appeared in The Teaching Professor. It discusses ten requirements for good teaching. Passion, substance, listening, questioning, style, humor, caring, nurturing, and mentoring are some of the requirements.

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    Tips - Implement a Positive Approach to Managing your Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 8
    This short article discusses issues to consider before school begins and then manage through the school year, as well as how to deal with disruptions.

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    Tips - Is Your Elementary-School Child Gifted? Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Take this quiz, developed by the Council for Exceptional Children, to determine whether you have a gifted child.

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    Tips - Math Approaches for Children Kindergarten-Grade 8
    A handout for parents suggesting approaches they can take and activities they can do to help their children learn math.

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    Tips - Parents Can Be Partners Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Two articles about parent involvement explore how to conduct interviews with parents, as well as several basic steps for parents who are involved in their child's homework problems.

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    Tips - Personal and Professional Growth - Old Dogs and New Tricks Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This excerpt written by Gary Lockwood, a business coach, is geared towards business professionals, but has applicable lessons for educators. He suggests that you should make personal and professional growth a lifelong habit.

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    Tips - Praise Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Ideas for positive reinforcement in the classroom that are easy to do.

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    Tips - School Safety Checklist Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Use this list of questions to find out if your school could be doing more to ensure the safety of every student and employee in your educational facility. This school safety checklist was developed by Education Development Center, Inc.

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    Tips - Seven Recommendations You Can Give Every Parent Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article provides seven simple but vital suggestions teachers can make to help parents enhance the possibilities of their child's success in school.

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    Tips - Six Ways to Increase Your Self Esteem Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Consider these suggestions on how to increase your self esteem - for teachers and students.

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    Tips - Talking About Terrorism and War with School-Aged Kids Kindergarten-Grade 8
    A short article that discusses how to talk to children about terrorism and war.

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    Tips - Teaching Thinking Skills Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "Students need to understand why it is important to ask questions. Here are five discussion-starter questions that are sure to spawn a lively classroom give-and-take."

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    Tips - The Enlightened Teacher Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "The intent of this article is to affirm those who are already trying innovative ideas and to encourage teachers who have not as yet embraced more effective teaching procedures. As educators, it is vital to remember that we are living in a world where...

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    Tips - The Missing Attitude - Gratitude a Big Need Kindergarten-Grade 12
    It is important to have a professional discussion about gratitude as teachers and students both need it. Our lives would be much richer if gratitude was plentiful in classrooms and school.

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    Tips - Top Ten Ways to Help Your Kids Get A's Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Studies have shown that parental involvement is the number one determinant of how well children do in school. Here are ten ways parents can help their kids succeed in school.

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    Tips - Ways to Improve Critical Thinking Kindergarten-Grade 8
    The keywords and questions in this article can be used to develop all levels of thinking within the cognitive domain of Bloom's Taxonomy. The results will be improved attention to detail, increased comprehension and expanded problem solving skills. The 6 levels...

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    Tips - What About Hurt Feelings? Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Are you too sensitive to criticism? Are you able to get over your hurt? Here are some simple steps for getting over hurt feelings.

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    Tips for School Administrators Kindergarten-Tertiary
    Looking to add "sparkle" to your school operation as you seek excellence? These 30+ resources share a core value: "We owe it to all our students to strive to implement programs that are exceptional, not merely adequate."

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    Tips for Spanish Teachers Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The tips discussed include: word of the day, trivia, recording students activities, postcards for Spanish learning, and test assessment.

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    Traveling the Oregon Trail - Unit Plan Grade 7-Grade 10
    This thematic unit takes the students on a journey along the Oregon Trail. Includes daily activities and Internet resources.

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    Unique Hands-on Literature Units Grade 5-Grade 8
    "These interactive literature units make reading class fun while actively engaging the students in a hands-on experience that helps them understand and appreciate the story. These lesson plans will also help to organize the teacher and help to teach a...

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    Unit Plan - Where in the World is Timbuktu? Grade 5-Grade 8
    "This unit is geared for middle to junior high grade levels. It is intended for use with students as a unit in World Cultures. There is a wealth of information and lessons within the unit. It is not intended to be used in its entirety. Pick and choose as you adapt the material for your students."

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    Unlocking the Memories - Enjoying Poetry Unit Plan Grade 9-Grade 10
    "This unit is designed as a five-week unit for ninth graders, but may be adapted for other grade levels. The fifth week may be allocated to the completion and publication of projects. Activities have been integrated with the social studies and music disciplines...

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    Violent Weather Unit Plan Grade 4-Grade 8
    "Violent Weather presents an interdisciplinary unit centering on the various kinds of extreme weather in North America. It has been written to compliment our current science curriculum. It focuses on the stormy part of our weather - tornadoes, hurricanes,...

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    We've Come This Far by Faith Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Here are some activities to maintain school spirit as the school year draws to a close.

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    Weather and Seasons Unit Plan Kindergarten-Grade 3
    "In this unit, students learn about weather conditions, seasonal changes in the weather where they live, and safety during various weather conditions. Students learn that weather changes from day to day. They learn about factors that affect weather including...

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    What's the Difference? Infusion or Integration Grade 5-Lifelong
    "What are schools today actually doing with instructional technology? Are schools integrating or infusing technology into the teaching and learning environment? What is the difference? Is it possible to have one without the other? Is this really something new?"

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    Where the Waves Break - Life at the Edge of the Sea Unit Plan Grade 3-Grade 4
    "This 4-week unit utilizes a revised template for a Pathways Daily Lesson Guide that aligns with the Elementary English Language Arts Standards (2013). The unit also demonstrates how the Adventist worldview can be made visible in a unit of study."...

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    Who Am I? Grade 4-Grade 8
    A research exercise to discover who the described famous scientists are.

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    Wild About Wetlands Unit Plan Grade 4-Grade 6
    Destruction of wetlands environments has been a controversial issue in North America for many years... In this unit, students will explore a variety of wetlands life as well as various attitudes toward wetlands.

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    Winning Coping Strategies Kindergarten-Grade 12
    17 strategies to help teachers cope and avoid burnout.

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    Without Hands Kindergarten-Grade 6
    An active playground game that can be enjoyed by students during recess.

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    Wonders of Volcanoes WebQuest Grade 7-Grade 10
    "During the course of this activity, you will become an expert on ONE of the many, many volcanoes. You will write a 2-3 page informational paper about a volcano of your choice. You will also create a multi-media presentation to highlight your chosen volcano."...

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    Worship - Inspirational Stories for Teens Grade 7-Grade 12
    Pauline Evans shares stories for worship with high school students. Titles include: Testimony of a young college student, Stepping out in faith, No ordinary book! and Could it be?

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    Worship - Inspirational Stories for Young Students Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Judy Wright shares devotional talks and object lessons for worships with younger students. Titles include: Toothpaste Story, Balloon Story, The Swimming Kitten...An Answered Prayer, Stolen Candy Bar, The Pump, Out of the Ditch, Temptations, Even Puppies Count.

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    Worship Ideas Kindergarten-Grade 12
    A worship talk and the story behind some famous hymns: To Run and Not Be Weary... Amazing Grace For God so Loved the World Go Tell it on the Mountain Hark! The Herald Angels Sing It is Well with My Soul Living for Jesus Onward,...

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    Worship Song Lyrics - PPT Files Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Teacher Bulletin shares powerpoint presentations with favorite worship song lyrics beautifully illustrated, ready to download and use. This link also includes a number of worship resource links.

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    Writing Cross-Curricular Units Grade 5-Grade 12
    Five cross-curriculum units for high school and one for middle grades were developed in a two-day in-service in Southern New England. A schedule is included for collaboration, and powerpoints can be downloaded, along with the actual units: Improving Athletic...

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    Writing Unit Grade 6-Grade 8
    "The Writing Process is an important part of our curriculum. It is not always easy to find good teaching materials. The units included here have been divided into three divisions: Essay, Short Story, and Free Verse. The units are written specifically...