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The Search for the Lost City of El Dorado
Ninth graders research the reasons to why people want to find the city of El Dorado. For this Spanish exploration lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students present their findings to the class on...
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Piranhas
In this piranhas activity, students read information about piranhas and select the correct word or phrases to complete the 15 gaps in the text choosing from multiple choice suggestions. This activity is online and interactive.
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Supplies
Fifth graders determine what supplies they will take with them in order to survive their trip through the Amazon. The use estimation and basic math skills to determine how much they can carry and what they can use to survive in the Amazon.
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TE Activity: Built to Last?
Fifth graders test the shelters that were built in a prior activity. They determine the level of durability and water resistance of these shelters through a scientific investigation.
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Where's the Water?
Fifth graders conduct an investigation into water purification during a role play situation in an Amazon Rainforest. They design a scientific experiment for cleaning and filtering water.
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Read Works: The Amazon Rainforest
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text the Amazon Rainforest in South America and the efforts being made to preserve it. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.