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"Four Dollars and Fifty Cents," by Eric Kimmel

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students use the book, "Four Dollars and Fifty Cents" to discover ways that creditors can obtain payment from reluctant debtors
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Spreading the Word

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research and discuss the importance of Gail Borden and his printing press to the history of Texas. They write a newspaper article from Gail Borden's viewpoint.
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An International Menu

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students research etymologies using dictionaries. They explore the diverse origins of the common foods they eat after making a list of their favorite foods.
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Yam and Eggs

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners gain knowledge about the different kinds of foods people eat around the world for breakfast. They look at a map and see if they can come up with reasonable answers as to why location may affect what people eat. Students also...
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Which One Doesn't Belong?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students listen to directions to find the word that doesn't belong in a group of words. They then receive a list of twenty words and choose the word that doesn't belong in the group independently.
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Right Conduct

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate the concept of helping others and cultivating this as a character trait. They play a game as part of the introduction to the lesson plan. The lesson plan uses a quiet time that has students think of how they can help...
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When is Ed Fed?

For Teachers K - 1st
Students recognize the short vowel "E" in written and spoken language. Through listening and writing activities, they discriminate the short vowel /e/ from other vowel sounds. Students associate the phoneme with its letter representation...
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Baaa! I'm a Sheep!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars study the letter "B,b" and compare it to the letter "D,d." They practice writing the letter before completing a picture identification worksheet. Next they listen to the B page from the Dr. Suess ABC book and read "Baa!...
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Folktales: Uncle Cricket, the Soothsayer Lesson Ideas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read the Nicaraguan folktale, "Uncle Cricket, the Soothsayer," prior to participating in various activities. Among the ideas presented here are completing story maps, analyzing characters, summarizing the plot, writing...
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Nutrition and Health

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the conditions faced while sailing on the ocean regarding health and physical fitness. They experience the importance of Vitamin C. Students analyze the cause of many diseases and sicknesses on the ships.
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Quarter Coin Cookies

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars study the historical figures and symbols of U.S. patriotism depicted on the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter coins. They explore the processes involved in making coins, and how metals canchange in consistency from the...
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Labelling

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students assess the difference between "use by" and "best before" date markings on food items bought at a grocery store or some other establishment. They determine whether or not stored food is safe to eat and practice developing...
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The Practical English Dictionary

For Students 5th - 6th
In this language arts worksheet, students examine and use in writing and conversation this 47 page dictionary of common words. This is a word list with no meanings arranged in alphabetical order.
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Lily and Miss Liberty Lesson 3 Fourteen Crowns

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this language arts learning exercise, students learn 45 new vocabulary words from Chapter 3 of Lily and Miss Liberty. The words are arranged according to phonograms. There are no questions to answer; this is a vocabulary list.
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Life In the Trenches

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this wartime worksheet, students read a one page text about soldiers life while fighting in the trenches. Included are disturbing pictures and graphic quotations from former soldiers. There are no questions.
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Eating and Drinking

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this grammar activity worksheet, students write out complete sentences about a shopping list. Students are learning the proper times to use, "There is" and "There are". Students then write the conversation between the waiter and...
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Handwriting: Grade Two Vocabulary List Two

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this vocabulary and handwriting worksheet, students print 14 words on the primary lines. Students read each word and print it one time. There are no obvious connections between the words.
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Vocab. Quiz: Grade Two (Grade 2) Vocabulary List Two

For Students 2nd
In this second grade vocabulary learning exercise, 2nd graders match the 15 terms in the left-hand column to the appropriate definitions in the right-hand column.
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The Letter Qq

For Teachers K - 1st
Students complete a variety of activities to examine the uses for the letter Q. In this letter theme lesson, students complete arts and crafts, language arts, math, physical education, music, science, home economics, social studies, and...
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Decode Words #5-Grade 7

For Students 7th
For this grade 7 spelling worksheet, 7th graders use a word box to decode a set of 19 grade 7 spelling words. A reference web site is given for additional activities. 
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Vowel Sounds and Spellings

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this vowel worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions, selecting the word that comes next in a rhyming sequence. Answers and explanations are given.
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British English vs. American English

For Students 6th - 10th
In this British/American English worksheet, students complete a set of sentences that compare things in the U.S. and Britain. An answer key is included.
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Australian Lingo

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Australian Lingo worksheet, students read a paragraph that uses the lingo, then use "Bonus 5 Link" and fill in the English meanings of the words. No actual link is given.
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Pbs Kids: Martha Speaks: Sunflower Biscuit Bones

For Students 1st - 5th
Follow along with this step-by-step recipe to make Skit some homemade dog biscuits!

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