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In the Path of the Ancients: Unearthing Formulas for Area
Students apply the formulas for the area of parallelograms and triangles. Through guided practice, students discover the correct way to apply the formulas. Working in pairs, they write their own problems featuring the formulas.
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Digging Detectives
Young scholars demonstrate basic procedures for archeological excavations. They explore an archeological site, students using various archeological methods and techniques to determine some of the aspects of past life and culture.
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Militia of the American Revolutionary War
Students explore the role of the colonial militia n the American Revolutionary War. Using traditional and internet resources, students, complete a research worksheet designed to provide information about the militia. Worksheet is...
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Past Simple Irregular Verb Crossword
In this grammar crossword learning exercise, students read 24 clues which are sentences with missing irregular verbs. Students fit the answers into the puzzle. Note: A confusing clue for U.S. students would be " I ----- ten Pounds in the...
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Carbohydrate Functionality - Sweeteners
In this carbohydrate worksheet, students conduct three experiments to determine the function of sweeteners. This worksheet has 3 short answer questions.
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Chemical Changes
Students explore chemical changes. in this instructional activity about the properties of chemical changes, students do experiments, observe, and record results. Students complete four experiments in order to observe chemical changes. In...
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Calories
Students explore calories. In this activity about calories, students practice counting and recording calories. Students use a sample Calorie Calculation Chart to record how many calories consumed in one day. Students do an experiment on...
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Addition and Subtraction of Signed Numbers
Students explore the concept of adding and subtracting using positive and negative numbers. In this addition and subtraction of signed numbers lesson plan, students use pennies to represent positive and negative numbers. Students deposit...
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Finding the Missing Letters and Sequencing
Students discover missing letters of the alphabet. In this letter recognition lesson, students identify the missing letters in a short alphabet sequence. Students complete a worksheet as an assessment.
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Phonograms
In this phonics worksheet, students read four sentences and listen and look for the sound of the given letter. Students circle the singular phonogram in the sentence and draw a picture about each sentence.
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I Am Special and You Are Special Too
Students discover how everyone is special in his or her own way. In this character traits lesson, students demonstrate how they are special by drawing a picture or writing. Students listen orally to the book We Are All Alike...We Are All...
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Friction- What a Drag
Students explore friction. In this friction lesson, students investigate that weight and surface type affect friction.
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Properties of Logarithms
Eleventh graders investigate logarithms. In this Algebra II lesson, 11th graders explore the properties of logarithms that are used to simplify expression and solve equations. Students confirm their conjectures regarding the...
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Home on the Range
Students use maps and mathematics to determine the appropriate panther population in a given area. In this Florida ecology lesson, students research the area requirements of male and female panther and use a map to help calculate how...
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Looking for Lincoln During the Civil War
Eleventh graders examine the presidency of Lincoln. In this American History lesson plan, 11th graders watch various videos on Lincoln and the Civil War. Students read and answer questions.
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Breaking News English: Pope's Funeral Delays Prince Charles' Wedding
In this English activity, students read "Pope's Funeral Delays Prince Charles' Wedding," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Deadliest Day for US Troops in Iraq
In this English activity, students read "Deadliest Day for US Troops in Iraq," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Flip Flop Diplomacy
Ninth graders examine the dress of diplomats. In this American Government lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students participate in a quiz on the reading.
University of Washington
Seattle General Strike: Minute Men
An article detailing the activities of the Minute Men of Seattle, a volunteer organization whose objective was to rout out any enemy of the United States during World War I.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Write Now! Career Writing Prompts: Director, Human Resources
WLVT PBS 39 and PSEA have teamed to create these innovative writing prompts on careers. This 1-minute video provides an opportunity for students to learn a bit about a career as a Director of Human Resources, and to write feedback to the...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Comparing and Contrasting: Picturing an Organizational Pattern
Contains plans for two 50-minute lessons that teach about the comparison/contrast organizational pattern. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to PDF handouts and sites used in the lessons as...
Other
Umuc: Secrets of My Research Success
This 35-minute interactive tutorial models the research process via the story of Quentin, a UMUC student. It takes him through the various research process steps: understand how to locate background information on his topic by showing...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Choosing Clear and Varied Dialogue Tags: A Minilesson
Contains plans for one 50-minute lesson that teaches about using dialogue tags like "he said" or "she answered." In addition to student objectives and standards, these instructional plans contain links to PDF handouts and links to sites...
CBS
Cbs Sports: College Basketball: Men's & Women's Basketall
CBS Sports provides up-to-the-minute coverage of both men's and women's basketball. Click on the "M" and "W" links on the left toolbar to switch between men and women's teams.