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What else is home to you?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study homes. In this lesson on homes, 3rd graders write a two paragraph essay on another place they feel could be home.
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Conquistadors: Hernán Cortes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discover the accomplishments of Hernan Cortes. In this Exploration Age lesson, students discuss the attributes of Cortes and his role as a conquistador. Learners then conduct further research to participate in a debate about...
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Breaking News English: World Cup - France and Uruguay

For Students 5th - 10th
In this World Cup learning exercise, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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Breaking News English: Mexican Border

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Mexican border instructional activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...
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Cinco De Mayo

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students make a graph identifying the immigration of Mexicans to the US. In this algebra lesson, students practice graphing as they review different trends in immigration over the past 100 years. They interpret and analyze their graphs.
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Civil Disobedience

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Henry David Thoreau's Civil Disobedience. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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Classroom Guide for The Birthday Swap

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars complete activities with the book The Birthday Swap by Loretta Lopez. In this literature lesson, students answer pre-reading questions, locate new vocabulary, and read the story. They answer comprehension questions,...
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Home at Last

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners read about an immigrant family and participate in reading activities related to the book.  In this immigration book lesson, students answer question related to immigration and the book.
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Under the Lemon Moon

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students become familiar with Hispanic heritage and discuss others using your belongings through the reading of Under the Lemon Moon. In this onatatopeia lesson, student set a purpose for reading, find phrases using onomatopoeia, and...
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The House on Mango Street & Woman Hollering Creek & Other Stories Quiz

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions about novels and stories by Sandra Cisneros. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Getting the Point!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the American cattle industry history. In this United States history and reading comprehension cross curriculum lesson, students read an article about the history of longhorn cattle, then answer comprehension questions on...
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How Microbes Help Ecosystems

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders observe different microorganisms under the microscope. In this biology lesson, 6th graders draw and describe the samples they see. They study the root nodules of plants and explain how the plants benefit from those bacteria.
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Swine Flu and Health Lesson Plans

For Teachers 1st - 8th
With the swine flu on everyone's mind, students can benefit from learning about influenza, epidemics, and public health.
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Where in the World Is ...

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students locate and place countries and continents on a large map using tag board and yarn. They locate a new geographic location on the map each morning.
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Let the Rain Come Down!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders construct a bar graph comparing local precipitation to that of the Yucatan. In this graphing lesson plan, 2nd graders will use conversions and problem solving strategies.
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Fifth Grade Social Studies Multiple Choice Practice

For Teachers 5th
For this grade 5 social studies worksheet, 5th graders complete a set of 17 multiple choice questions about a variety of topics. An answer key is included.
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Reading Passages: Hispanic Astronauts

For Students 5th - 6th
Children answer questions regarding the number of NASA astronauts that have hispanic heritage. They read a passage, and then answer 10 multiple choice questions. Note: The reading passage is not included.
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The Powers That Be

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate past energy legislation, then write letters to Congress from the perspective of citizens trying to influence the original passage of these bills. Each small group does their research using a website imbedded in this...
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Gran Quivira: A Blending of Cultures in a Pueblo Indian Village

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners examine the changing life ways of the inhabitants of a Pueblo Indian village from the 7th century to the arrival of the Spanish in the early 17th century. They explain the influence of Spanish missionaries on the lives the...
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Animals of the World: An Internet Scavenger Hunt!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Animals of the World: An Internet Scavenger Hunt!
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Oceanography: Density: Designing a Hydrometer Lab

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore water density and design a hydrometer to measure density. This activity is part of Ocean World's home site and excellent resources and links are provided.
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Georgia O'Keeffe Watercolor

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers demonstrate three different watercolor techniques using flower pictures and flowers as the inspiration. They work with organic shapes.
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Going to the Promised Land

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars analyze primary resources and map in order to draw conclusions regarding the migrant-worker experience during the Great Depression. They explain and explain the impact of economic and ecological events on individuals.
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The World On a String

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students connect a string to one another where they each represent a country and share problems of their imports and exports. In this imports and exports lesson plan, students pull on strings and the students that feel the tug realize...

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