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Double Bubble Chart

For Teachers 1st - 10th
In this graphic organizer worksheet, students fill in the graphic organizer with the similarities and differences of 2 items. Students complete 10 sections.
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Colors of Wildlife

For Teachers K
Students observe wildlife animals. In this wildlife lesson, students cut out three different animals from a wildlife magazine. Then they compare the animals, verbally stating their similarities and differences.
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Who Are You?

For Teachers K - 5th
Students complete self projects such as a collage, an acrostic poem, a mural, and more, to show their similarities and differences. In this similarities and differences lesson plan, students can do these projects individually or in groups.
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Rock Differences

For Teachers 1st
First graders find the differences in rocks. In this rock lesson, 1st graders look at different rocks and write at least 3 ways that they look or feel different. They discuss how rocks are formed in different ways and how this affects...
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Comparing and Contrasting Literature Using Venn Diagrams

For Teachers 1st
First graders create a venn diagram with two folktales. In this folktale activity, 1st graders read Cinderella and Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe. They find the similarities and differences and chart these on a venn diagram. 
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A Visit to the Vet

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars identify the differences and similarities between doctors for humans and veterinarians. Students draw a pet's visit to the veterinarian's office and a person's visit to a doctor's office. Young scholars describe exactly...
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Boy Cricket Girl Cricket

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate crickets. In this series of cricket activities, students observe and chart crickets.  Students discuss the differences between male and female crickets, record findings in a journal, handle crickets, and read a...
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Spot the Difference in Two Pictures

For Students K - 1st
In this spot the difference in two pictures worksheet, students look at two pictures of toys and find six differences between the two.
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Differences in Halloween Pictures

For Students Pre-K - K
In this differences in Halloween pictures worksheet, students look at 3 rows of Halloween pictures and circle the one that is different in each row.
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Claim It: Differences and Similarities, Creating a Climate of Inclusion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of diversity. For this inclusion lesson, students discuss similarities and differences among students in their class, identify the benefits of diversity, and write personal commitment statements regarding...
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I am Special and You are Special Too #9

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders will explore the rhythm and rhyme of poems to understand the basic elements of poetry.  In this poetry and literary lesson, 8th graders relate their love for rap music to poetry.  Students will discuss several different...
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Classification

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this classification worksheet, students examine the objects pictured in 4 sets. Students identify the picture that does not belong in each of the sets.
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Difference of 9 or 10

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this subtraction practice worksheet, students examine a set of 15 two-digit numbers and use them to identify pairs of numbers that have a difference of 9 or 10.
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Using Integers To Show Differences

For Students 5th - 7th
In this working with integers worksheet, students determine the change in temperature in each of 8 problems using integers. They use an integer line to find the differences in 5 problems.
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Finding the Ladybug that is Different

For Students Pre-K - K
In this differences worksheet, students examine pictures of ladybugs in rows. They determine which one of the three ladybugs show in each row is different. They complete 4 examples.
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Same or Different- Color the Dinosaur

For Students Pre-K - K
For this similarities and differences worksheet, students follow the directions for each row of dinosaur pictures. They either color the dinosaurs that are the same or those that are different in 6 examples.
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Estimate Sums and Differences

For Students 6th
In this sums and differences worksheet, 6th graders solve 20 different problems that including the estimation of numbers in each one. They estimate the sum or difference found in each problem and write it in the space provided. Then,...
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Estimating Fractions

For Students 6th - 7th
In this estimating fractions worksheet, students solve 20 various problems that include estimation in each. They estimate the sum or difference in each of the problems shown on the sheet. Students calculate each mixed number into a...
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Valentine Differences

For Students Pre-K - K
In this math worksheet, students choose which of three pictures is different. The pictures are in color and related to Valentine's Day. There are four questions.
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Differences Make Us Special

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the similarities and differences among their classmates. They are introduced to the Civil Rights Movement-that all people be treated equally and fairly. Students discuss the importance of appreciating individual...
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We Are All Different in Many Ways!

For Teachers K
Students draw a picture with only one color crayon. As a class, they discuss how the world would be different if there were only one color crayon to use. After being read a book, they discuss how each person is important even though...
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Weddings Around the World

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students explore and become aware of the similarities and differences of weddings in China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. They assess a variety of tools to assist them including their parents, books on weddings, costumes and props. Given a...
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Culture Sharing:

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students share their unique cultures with others in the class and identify with different cultures from their own. Students use their English speaking skills to work with the other students from the same or nearby country. Students...
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Language Arts: Word Recognition and Mental Images

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read short stories containing Dolch sight words and describe the scenes and answer comprehension questions. After relating the stories to their own experiences or observations, they draw pictures illustrating a scene from the...