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Bio-Poem introductions
Bio-Poems can be used at the beginning of school as an opening activity for the first week of school. They can also be used anytime throughout the year when introductions are necessary (e.g. change of semester class, new students, etc.). In this lesson students will use the writing process as well as computer word processing skills. This activity ensures success and builds self-esteem.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Guidance)
By Linda Taylor.
Character education: Honesty
This lesson will focus on two character education traits - honesty and friendship. During this lesson the students will conduct a character analysis and link prior knowledge to help understand the story.
Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 English Language Arts and Guidance)
By LaTina Robinson.
Collecting family stories
Students will interview relatives and compose a family story on the computer. This lesson was completed in conjunction with two other lesson plans (art and media) using the same theme but could be used alone. Student work from all three lessons was compiled in a student portfolio.
Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 English Language Arts, Guidance, and Social Studies)
By Amy Honeycutt, Chris Furry, and Diana Hicks.
Women's ACC Basketball Tournament School Day curriculum
Four collections of basketball-based units for grades K–8 teach all areas of the curriculum through the lens of the 2013 Women's ACC Basketball Tournament.
Format: activity/lesson plan

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Songs for Teaching - Educational Children's Music Downloads/CDs
Add music to your lesson plans. Categorized by subject, many of the selection have lyrics, sound clips, and suggestions. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan