Resources for Educators
Fractions of Fun
Reinforce concepts and encourage learner engagement with a collection of math games, science experiments, and cross curricular activities. In one fun resource, learners sort objects, keep a diary of everyday fractions, play a game using...
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Parents And Alcohol: Who's To Blame
Students explore the topic of underage drinking. They find a focus and write a news feature/analysis that reports on what the community is doing to prevent underage drinking and some assessment of the extent of the problem.
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From Nomad to Farmer
The gradual evolution of the earliest settlers in North America from nomads to farmers is the subject of a reading comprehension worksheet that asks kids to answer a series of questions using information provided in the reading passage.
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Treasure Hunt
After reading about a book that leads two friends on a treasure hunt, class members respond to four short answer reading comprehension questions. Skills include describing the characters, retelling the story in their own words, writing...
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Identifying Genre and Subgenre #2
In this identifying genre and subgenre #2 worksheet, 9th graders read 17 short summaries, then select the genre and subgenre from the choices given and explain their choice in writing.
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Whale Is Stuck
Young scholars engage in the process of problem solving with the help of children's literature story of how the whale was trapped and then freed. The story illustrates the power of teamwork and commitment. The students practice the skill...
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From Photo to Printed Word: Getting Second-Graders to Write
Use photographs to entice your children to write! In this digital storytelling lesson plan, learners study the functions of digital cameras. They review their sentence-writing skills, then take digital photos and write sentences that...
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Using Math To Make Decisions About Animal Habitat
In this animal habitat worksheet, students read, analyze and solve 5 scenarios involving mathematics and animal habitats. Students work out each decision they decide as correct and write out a proposal for each one.
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PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SUCCESSION IN AMERICA'S FORESTS
Young scholars examine forest organisms, features of some of the different types of forest, classify organisms based on the type of forest they come from, and explore how certain species are connected with other, particular species...
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Preparing Arguments
Middle schoolers review the information from the previous lesson on persuasion essays. In groups, they brainstorm a list of arguments to use to support their trip to Six Flags. They also develop counterarguments and gather information to...
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Snack Sack
First graders, after exploring agricultural products that can be considered snack foods, experience the concepts of ratio and probability. They analyze and record their class experience after dealing with the following snacks: peanut...
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Mississippi River
Middle schoolers study scanning and skimming techniques. In this research skills lesson, students use the research techniques on print literature about the Mississippi River. Middle schoolers prepare book talks on the literature they read.
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Native American History
Students examine how Chief Joseph attempted to challenge stereotypes about Native Americans. In this Native American history lesson, students read "An Indian's Views of Indian Affairs," and then paraphrase the selection. Students also...
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Creating a Literary Magazine
With the right preparation, having students create a literary magazine can be a terrific experience.
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Creating a Literary Magazine - Part Two
Poetry can provide a great way to get a literary magazine going at your school.
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Dolphin Song
Students read facts about dolphins and background about the book Dolphin Song. In this Dolphin song lesson plan, students also answer short answer questions about the book after reading it.
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Animals of Madagascar
Students are each assigned an animal from Madagascar. They research their animal and design a picture book about their animal. Students design a cover page, back page, bibliography page and the title page. Their book will contain...
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Worksheet 6: Reading: Job Opening -- Assistant Tour Guide
As a creative way to have learners practice vocabulary and reading skills, they can participate in this job advertisement activity. Students use a fill-in-the-blank format to answer 6 questions relating to an advertisement. At the bottom...
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Reading: Job Opening – Assistant Tour Guide
In this vocabulary and reading skills worksheet, students fill in the blanks in a job advertisement by selecting the words in the word bank.
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"Medieval Travels, The Mongols and the Silk Road Across Asia"
Eleventh graders are able to take information obtained from the various readings of primary and secondary sources and classroom discussions directed by the instructor and relate it to the student's curretn real life experiences. They...
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Guideline For Book Reports
Students are introduced to the guidelines regarding their upcoming book report. As a class, they brainstorm opening statements to grab the reader's attention and what type of information to present. They must include an evaluation of...
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Metaphorical Gold: Mining the Gold Rush for Stories
Students complete a history and research instructional activity about the Gold Rush using selections from Jack London. In this Gold rush research instructional activity, students research the Klondike/Alaska Gold Rush and use details...
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The Pot of Gold
In this reading worksheet, students read a story titled The Pot of Gold and answer short answer questions about it. Students read the 4 page story and answer 3 short answer questions.
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4-H Performing Arts/Recreation Activity Page
Physical exercise is the focus in this 4-H experience. Students engage in a series of activities involving taking a hike.