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A Different World?
Students share their opinions in a brainstorming session on the factors that contribute to their quality of life. They read the article "Life Is Better; It Isn't Better. Which Is It?," from the NY Times and discuss the article as a...
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The Nash Case -- Identifying, Choosing and Using Genes
Young scholars complete a variety of exercises as they examine the case of the Nash family who conceived one child in order to provide cells that may be used in a cell transplant for a dying sibling.
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Family Word Search
English language learners look for eleven words hidden in a tree-shaped word search. All the nouns refer to family members.
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Classroom Guide for Coming to America
Learners discuss the pre-reading focus questions. In this reading lesson, students discuss and explore the book cover and title. Learners predict what they will learn from this book. Additionally, students read to find out what life is...
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The New Heads of the Family?
Students examine the state of family life and parenting. In this reading skills lesson, students complete a jigsaw reading activity (the reading material is not included) regarding the state of parenting today. Students discuss the...
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National Siblings Day
In this National Siblings Day activity, students read or listen to a passage, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, Choose the corrects words, unscramble words and sentences, write discussion questions and conduct a survey.
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What Makes a Family?
Students examine the diversity of American families. In this family life lesson plan, students research the life of Michael Oher, whose life is the subject of the "The Blind Side". Students discuss their research findings and design a...
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Across the Generations: Grandparents and Grandchildren
Students examine the relationships between grandparents and their grandchildren. In this sociology lesson plan, students analyze and discuss grandparent-grandchild relationships in contemporary times in in recent history.
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Divorce
Learners study family life. In this divorce lesson plan, students compare 2 levels of divorce and produce a set of theoretical explanations for the increase in the level of divorce in our society this century.
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Word Scramble - Family
In this ESL word scramble activity activity, students practice their problem solving skills as they unscramble 12 family words.
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ESL Vocabulary Word Search: Family
In these English Language vocabulary word search worksheets, students complete six word search puzzles that help them learn to identify and spell family words.
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ESL Vocabulary and Writing: Family
In these English Language vocabulary and writing worksheets, students use the pictures to help identify the family words and then write a sentence for each word.
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April 10 - National Sibling Day
For this writing prompt worksheet, learners learn that April 10th is 'National Sibling Day.' Students write about the activities they enjoy with their siblings. If learners don't have sibling they write whether they would or would not...
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School-Home Links: Writing About Your Family
In this writing sentences worksheet, students complete several sentences using the prompt on the lined writing paper. Students will write about their families.
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You and Your Parents
In this parent/child worksheet, students think about things their parents do that make them feel happy or sad. Students draw pictures to illustrate happy and sad times.
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ESL Asking Questions About Family Fill in the Blank Worksheet
In this ESL writing questions about families activity, student fill in the blanks with questions that can be answered with the given statement. They complete 8 examples using the clip art pictures that accompany each one.
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ESL Family Match Worksheet
In this ESL family match activity, students match clip art pictures with the word that describes it. They match 9 words which include father, baby sister, grandmother, and grandfather.
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Lower Elementary Family Word Search
In this lower elementary family word search worksheet, students locate 9 words that are associated with families. They see the words in a list underneath the puzzle. They see words that include aunt, brother, cousin, and grandparent.
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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-You Cheat!
Students read the book, You Cheat! by Jamie Gilson. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding sibling relationships and other concepts included in the book. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing,...
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Ballet
First graders identify word families and demonstrate a variety of ballet moves. They listen to the book "Angelina on Stage," and observe and demonstrate three ballet moves. Students then match a family word with other rhyming words,...
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Strawberry Girl: Lesson 5
Pupils read the book Strawberry Girl by Lois Lenski. For this literature lesson, students read chapters 8-15 and complete journal entries. They look at how life was in the 1890's.
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Treaties
Students talk about making promises. In this family life lesson, students listen to the story A Promise is a Promise by Robert Munsch and talk about what a promise is. This is part of a unit on how families take care of each other.
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'ORE' Family Words Word Jumble
In this word jumble learning exercise, students unscramble the letters to create words in the 'ore' family. Students spell 10 'ore' words.
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Crossword Puzzle - Family
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the clues to find family words to complete the crossword puzzle. Students find 14 words.