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American Black Bear
Students analyze animal characteristics by creating an interactive presentation. In this black bear instructional activity, students identify the geographic location, characteristics and history of the American black bear by researching...
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It Bears Repeating!!!
Students research bears and their characteristics with a specific study on North American bears and polar bears. For this bear study lesson, students read books about polar bears and wild bears. Students complete activities to further...
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Bears
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students read the passage titled Bears. They then answer the 10 questions pertaining to the passage.
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Polar Bear Cubs and ME
Students visit the following web site to find out the birth weights and lengths of polar bear cubs- Ask Jeeves for Kids. They then enter the information found at this site relating to the birth length and weight of polar bear cubs into a...
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African-American Folktales
Students are introduced to the characteristics of folktales and their purpose. As a class, they listen to a folktale, answer questions about the characters and share which part they enjoyed the best. In groups, they compare and...
Annenberg Foundation
Poetry of Liberation
How do writers use words to protest injustice, challenge the status quo, and shape their own identities? Individuals watch and discuss a video, read author biographies, write poetry and journals, develop a slideshow, and complete a...
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The Bear Facts
Learners use a variety of resources to study about bears. They use an activity sheet to record their sources of information on the back of the page or on another piece of paper. They write about their finding and share with the class.
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Lewis and Clark and Native Americans, Part I
Students will identify the structure of the Dakota Nation including the Seven Council Fires, explore the relationship between the Corps of Discovery and the Lakota and examine the conflict between the two parties from varied points of view.
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Native American Legends, Folk Stories and Tales
Middle schoolers write an Indian tale explaining a natural event, an animal characteristic,
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Regroup Ones and Tens
In this problem solving worksheet, learners analyze the information on a data table about the sizes of bears. Students use the table to solve 4 problems in which addition with regrouping twice is used.
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The Roaring 20s Through Hoover (5)
In this online interactive American history worksheet, learners answer 13 matching questions regarding 1920's America and the Hoover presidency. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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This is Rosa Parks
Students observe the difference that one person can make. For this Civil Rights Movement lesson, students discuss the concepts of segregation and boycotting. They compare and contrast two African American women who were pivotal to the...
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Alaska
In this Alaska worksheet, students complete 6 pages of readings and questions about the state of Alaska. Included are general facts, First Nation groups, European arrival, industry and people. Each page has a short text and 6 multiple...
Concord Consortium
Gestation and Longevity
Is the gestation length of an animal a predictor of the average life expectancy of that animal? Learners analyze similar data for more than 50 different animals. They choose a data display and draw conclusions from their graphs.
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At the Crossroads
Third graders explore where South Africa is and then research details about the country to fully assess the background to the book, "At the Crossroads." They receive a map of Africa and color in the country of South Africa and list five...
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State Symbols
In this social studies worksheet, students examine and analyze each of the state's abbreviations, capitals, birds, flowers, animals and the dates when they became a state.
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Ecotourism in National Parks and Wilderness
Young scholars research a wilderness or natural area and develop a plan for ecotourism.
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Delaware Challenge
In this Delaware worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about Delaware's famous people, places, and history. Students answer 10 questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Bill of Rights Day
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the Bill of Rights and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Fearsome Creatures 2
For this fearsome creatures worksheet, learners choose the correct words to fill in the blanks to sentences about dangerous animals. Students complete this for 10 animals.
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San Francisco Zoo: American Black Bear
Learn fascinating facts about the habitat, behavior, physical characteristics, diet, and conservation status of the American Black Bear.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Black Bear
Learn more about the American Black Bear through this informative resource. Gain a new perspective of this mighty animal when you learn more about its' habitat, behavior, characteristics, and more.
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Ursus International Conservation Institute: Black Bears
Read an in-depth description of black bears. Includes numerous images.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: American Black Bear
Content of this resource about the American bison focuses on scientific information, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding habits, conservation, and more.