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Creative Problem Solving: Using the 5 W's (Who, What, Where, When, Why)
Third graders assimilate the use of the 5 W's (Who, What, Where, When, Why) when solving problems that are presented in literature and in real life situations. They use common fairy tales to solve problems that might arise at home or...
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Could--May--Might--Must
Helping verbs and modals are the focus of this worksheet. Students read and answer 8 questions in 2 different ways using the past forms of modals. Very good grammatical practice for upper-elementary students.
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Division Word Problems: Split The Bill
In this division worksheet, students solve a total of 7 problems. All problems ask students to "split a bill" between a number of people. Answers are included on page 2.
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Ratio Problem Worksheet 2
Here is a ratio word problem worksheet in which learners solve a set of eight problems. Answers and hints are available on-line; a reference web site for additional resources is given.
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Choosing Between Affect and Effect
After reading a review of the meaning and usage of affect and effect, pupils complete a practice exercise to demonstrate their understanding of this tricky pair. An answer key is provided.
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Take 6
Investigate the various properties of the number six with this elementary math lesson. From simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems to the creation of hexagonal tessellations, this lesson covers all aspects of...
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Three Elements of Health
High schoolers identify and discuss three important elements of health: physical, social, and mental health. They go into detail about each and spend a lot of time discussing the dangers of smoking, drinking alcohol, and eating a...
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Let's Travel to Mexico!
Students investigate and explore information about Mexico. They listen to a story, view an Internet video, write a page for a class book, and play an online Spanish word concentration game.
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The Outsiders: Chapter 4
In this comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 16 short answer questions covering chapter 4 of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.
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Charlotte's Web
Fourth graders focus on fluency by reading the book Charlotte's Web. In this reading strategies lesson plan, 4th graders partner read, do guided reading, and independent reading to increase fluency. Students use Venn Diagrams, discuss...
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Go Cough Up a Lung!
Third graders examine and identify the effects smoking has on the lungs. They view and discuss pictures of a smoker's lung and a healthy lung, and read and discuss an informational handout. Students then participate in an aerobic...
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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
Fourth graders participate in a play to work on seeing events from a different perspective. Some of them are reporters, some cameramen and women, and others are interviewed. They put themselves in the shoes of the people in the book...
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Native American Homes
Fifth graders research and create a model of a Native American home. In pairs, they conduct research on a selected type of Native American home, then draw designs for their building construction. Students then construct their model...
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Time for a Plumber!
Fourth graders compare amounts of time in seconds, minutes and hours. In this multiplying and comparing time lesson plan, 4th graders problem solve a plumbing problem scenario to find which amount of time is the least. Students share...
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Teaching the Concept of Sharing
Here are some suggestions for teaching students about sharing.
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Another Barber Problem
In this problem solving learning exercise, students solve 1 word problem about a barbershop. Students determine the amount of money in the cash register given clues.
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Mirandy and Brother Wind Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students complete the eleven short answer questions based on the book Mirandy and Brother Wind.
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A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust: Headlines
Young scholars examine newspapers to research public opinion about the Holocaust. In this critical thinking instructional activity, students research the information Americans received in U.S. newspapers about events like Kristallnacht,...
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Health Education in the Classroom
Making a difference in the health of your students can be done with fun classroom activities.
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"First Day of School - Make a Puzzle"
Third graders create a puzzle piece to be included in a class puzzle. They are given one puzzle piece, and they decorate it using symbols/drawings which are personal to them such as hobbies, interests, or self-portrait. The pieces are...
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Feed Me, Seymour
Students work in small groups to create posters illustrating the major facts and functions of plant organs. Within their groups, they assume the role of specialists creating specialized posters pertaining to the different parts of plants.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Attacking All Those Attack Ads
In this symbolism worksheet, learners analyze political cartoons about political campaign attack ads. Students then respond to 5 short answer questions.
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Peter the Great
Students recognize that Peter the Great modernized Russia. They write letters and complete journal entries in first person as if they were Peter the Great. In addition, they decorate their journal entries with scenes from his travels.