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Capturing the Reader With Vivid Images

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine how the author tries to capture the reader's imagination immediately, through imagery--and hold on to it. They locate Ukraine on a world map and understand Lenin's role in the establishment of Russian communism and...
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Word Pairs

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students compare similar words that are often confused. In this Language arts lesson, students review meanings of words that are often confused. Students complete a worksheet and sentences to practice correct usage of these words.
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Chrysanthemum

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students identify the main story elements in the book Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. In this literacy lesson, students listen to the book and use a guided reading ball check for comprehension. Students answer questions such as "Who are...
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Simple/Complex Machines

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students make a simple machine. For this physics lesson, students learn about six types of simple machines and the purpose of each and brainstorm examples of simple and complex machines in the classroom. Students create a simple or...
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The Roots of Ahimsa

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate the philosophy of nonviolence. In this Ghandi instructional activity, students discover that Gandhi inspired many civil rights leaders with the idea of ahimsa. Students complete venn diagrams, create timelines, and...
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The New Republic

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students research the Federalists and Anti-federalists. In the instructional activity on state legislature, students use primary sources to create a brochure and write an essay that illustrates federalist and anti-federalists viewpoints.
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Slopes and Slope Intercepts

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars identify the slope of an equation using various methods. In this algebra instructional activity, students graph linear equations and calculate the slopes using the x and y intercept to solve the equations and graph the...
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Recognize, create and Record Simple Repeating Patterns

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars analyze, create, and record repeating patterns. In this geometry lesson plan, students create shapes using patterns and keep track of the different shapes. They incorporate transformation and reflections into their patterns.
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Spinning in Circles

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students determine the speed at which we travel a circle around the axis of the earth and around the sun.  The one page worksheet contains one problem. A solution is provided. 
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Getting to Know You

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify strategies to assist in choosing a book. For this book selection lesson, 5th graders discuss ways to determine if a book is the right reading level or on a topic of interest. Students preview several books and...
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Plunge Into Place Value

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students use expanded notation. In this mathematics instructional activity, students determine the place value of a digit within a whole number. Students use manipulatives, words, and symbols to represent whole numbers.
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Harcourt Story: Eleanor and Amelia Go for a Ride

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to a list of vocabulary words as it relates to the story Eleanor and Amelia Go for a Ride and a use graphic organizer to clarify the meaning of the text. In this "Eleanor and Amelia Go for a Ride"...
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Benjamin Franklin - Master of Electricity The Kite Experiment and the Invention of the Lightning Rod

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study Benjamin Franklin including who he was, what he invented and his experiment.  In this inventive lesson students follow the steps of Ben Franklin and build a Leyden jar.
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Early Congress Proclaims Holidays

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students read about and discuss the historical effects of Congressional decision-making in the establishment of national holidays.
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Problem Solving and the Sports Page

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create and solve sports-related word problems.
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Battling Memories

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine the wartime killing of civilians in Vietnam through discussion, close reading and research.

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