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Fact and Fiction in Little Women
Students read excerpts from the novel "Little Women." Students work in groups to research, analyze, and answer the questions included in the lesson plan. After research, students write a paper and include a bibliography. The students...
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Magnetic Discovery Bottle
Young scholars examine how to conduct simple investigations and use simple equipment to gather data. In this magnet lesson students decide what types of objects are attracted to magnets.
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King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Stephen Colbourn
In this study guide worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer questions designed to be used prior to reading, while reading, and after reading King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Stephen Colbourn.
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Exploring Hawaii's Beaches
Fourth graders search the shore and find objects on the beaches of Hawaii. In this exploring Hawaii's beaches lesson, 4th graders play "I Spy" with objected collected at the beach. Students compare biotic and abiotic...
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One Small Act
Students explore the trait of caring. In this character education lesson, students discuss acts of kindness and collaborate to promote a kindness campaign.
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The Nature and Science of Technology
Fifth graders practice using the scientific method by observing and creating mold. In this bacteria instructional activity, 5th graders experiment creating their own mold and fungus using petri dishes and oatmeal. Students...
Ereading Worksheets
Persuasive Essay Examples
Your young writers will practice identifying the hook, position statement, and main points of two examples of persuasive writing.
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Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Human Body Systems and Plants
Fifteen multiple choice questions review a variety of biology topics. In game-show fashion, viewers answer questions about a plant's needs, the skeletal system, and the cardiovascular system. If you happen to teach these three topics...
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Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
If the only support you are in search of is lists of vocabulary terms, this presentation may fit the bill. Slides simply list terminology. These categories are included: hierarchy of structural organization, cell functions, cell...
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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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Identify the Homographs
To conduct an orchestra, a conductor’s conduct must be above reproach. What fun! Light a match under your readers by having them read a series of definitions and find the homograph that matches. If students don’t contest, you could...
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Poem in Your Pocket Day: Ideas for Celebrating
First instituted in New York City in 2002 and recognized nationwide in 2009, "Poem in Your Pocket Day" is part of National Poetry Month (April) and celebrates poetry in everyday life. A brief news story includes 9 ideas about how to...
Teacher Vision
The Wampanoag Indians: A Thanksgiving Lesson
Spark some lively conversation about American holiday traditions and debunk accepted notions about the first Thanksgiving at the same time. After reviewing the mainstream version of the Thanksgiving story with your class, offer some...
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Service Projects in the Dominican Republic
Students examine the role of Peace Corps volunteers. In this service instructional activity, students investigate service projects that feature agriculture, small business, education, environmental education, and health concerns in the...
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Concealed Weapons Law Editorials: A Study of Persuasive Writing
High schoolers research Ohio's concealed gun legislation using provided resource links, read editorials and commentaries from Ohio's daily and weekly newspapers, and analyze these opinion pieces.
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Touching Spirit Bear: Chapters 19 & 20
In this Touching Spirit Bear comprehension check worksheet, students respond to seventeen short answer questions covering chapters nineteen and twenty of Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen in order to help them better understand the...
Texas State Energy Conservation Office
Power Systems & Efficiency
Are you looking for a reading resource about the efficiency of power systems? Here is one that introduces the output/input ratio, measurement of energy by joules or calories, and efficiency ratings. For STEM classes that are learning...
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How Do Cells Reproduce?
Students examine cell division and the process of mitosis. In this cell reproduction lesson students grow yeast and observe the results, and learn about the career of scientific illustration.
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Concealed weapons bill on target in Ohio
Young scholars research concealed gun legislation in the various states and create a chart for the class that shows the similarities and differences between what has passed and what has failed.
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March Answer Key
In this Easter worksheet, students read a letter to their parents. The 10 words in italics can also be removed in order to create a fill-in-the blank exercise.
English Grammar
Fill in the Gerund with the Correct Preposition
Kids demonstrate their understanding of gerunds by providing the correct preposition and the noun form of the verb indicated in a series of 30 sentences.
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Quality of life for kids
Students explore the meaning of quality of life. Also, the need to prioritize means that government spending decisions are political, with winners and losers. Discussion platforms are on the six dimensions to a child's well-being:...
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Plants Need Soil
Third graders identify what plants need to grow. In this agricultural activity, 3rd graders read the book The Empty Pot and discuss the steps to take when planting a seed. Students plant a seed and water it each day. Students discuss...
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Blowing In the Wind
In this wind dispersal worksheet, students read for information and comprehension. In this short answer and drawing worksheet, students answer six questions.