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The Length of My Foot

For Teachers K
Here is an excellent instructional activity for young learners who are just beginning to explore the concept of using units to measure length. They rotate through four classroom centers in order to gain practice in utilizing this...
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A Hilly Ride

For Teachers 5th
Different types of energy are the focus of this science resource. Learners identify situations in which kinetic and potential energy are exchanged. They conduct an in-class inquiry which leads them to discover that there is a limit to...
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Compare and Contrast Cultures

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Using informational text to make cross cultural comparisons is a great way to build a global understanding and comparative analysis skills. With several handy worksheets and a Venn diagram the class will read to make cross textual...
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Visualization: Cricket in Times Square

For Teachers 4th
After reading The Cricket in Times Square chapter titled "Caught in the Kitchen," learners list three describing details about the characters and setting. Groups collaborate to find sensory details to support their character assertions....
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DNA Extraction from Yeast Cells

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars explore DNA. They work in groups and mix prepared detergent/ salt solution, meat tenderizer solution, Fleischman's yeast and water to extract DNA from yeast. Observations are recorded.
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Famous First Graders Unit

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Class members become reporters, photographers, and movie producers to interview each other as they become "Famous First Graders." Learners work as a team to interview the famous person and then produce a short movie. They create...
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Art: Drawing Ducks in Their Natural Habitats

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore various waterfowl species and discover how duck stamps are used. After researching specific types of birds for a stamp competition, they draw the birds in various natural settings. Before sending the submissions,...
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Alphabet Quiz 1

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this research worksheet, students answer 26 questions about a variety of topics. The answers begin with successive letters of the alphabet.
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Baking Ice Cream

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science and cooking learning exercise, learners investigate how it is possible to make a baked ice cream dessert. Students follow the detailed recipe, then answer the questions where they hypothesize why the ice cream did not melt.
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Adjectives

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this adjectives worksheet, students identify adjectives within sentences and color a picture to match the sentences. A list of thirty-nine adjectives is included for student writing.
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Consumerism: No Purchase Necessary

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners read a script that helps them understand the ins and outs of consumerism. They watch a video (not included), and engage in two additional activities. The lesson plan engages critical thinking skills and brings awareness to the...
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"Rapper" Art

For Teachers K - 12th
Turn your recycled wrappers in "Rapper" Art with this creative lesson plan! Your class will create a collage using wrappers. They will also create a print plate of words or phrases to go along with their project. What a great way to...
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Let's Learn About Plants!

For Teachers K - 1st
Students discover different plants and plant parts by observing their campus.  In this plant life activity, students take a guided walk around their school with a magnifying glass examining everyday plants as well as photographing them....
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Third Grade Reading

For Students 3rd
In this reading worksheet, 3rd graders answer multiple choice questions by reading 3/4 page passages and answering comprehension questions. Students complete 25 questions.
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Sentence Completion Worksheet

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this sentence completion worksheet, learners read the 10 sentences and choose the appropriate word to complete each sentence. There is an extension activity where the student must write silly sentences using the word "because."
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Indefinite Articles

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Here is an engaging, interactive grammar activity which has learners complete 70 phrase completion exercises by typing in the correct indefinite article. Good practice!
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Hemingway's Short Stories Quiz

For Students 9th - 12th
This online quiz is really only useful if your class has read several short stories by Hemingway, as it doesn't focus just on one. There are 12 multiple choice questions here, and they almost all relate to a different story. 
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Chinese Philosophies & Ethical Codes

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Focusing primarily on Confucianism, these slides contrast the philosophies of India with those of China - and introduce the philosophies of Legalism and Daoism as well. Your world history lecture will come alive with the clear outlines...
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Connecting Letters and Memory

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Elementary learners with mild to moderate mental disabilities use a variety of tools to connect letter sounds to images. They use flash cards, posters, and writing while saying to connect letter image to phonemic equivalent. Then, they...
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Common Homonym Errors Worksheet

For Students 4th - 6th
If you're unsure of your homonyms, then this worksheet is for you. So much better than some, there are two columns of exercises, and they're fun too.
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Anansi and the Tug o' War

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Combine art, math, language arts, drama, and delicious Jell-o with a instructional activity based on the African folktale Anansi and the Tug o' War. Kids make predictions and discuss plot points of the story before joining in...
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Academic Language

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
College-level writers learn the importance of using academic language in their papers and essays. Assessing the audience is an important aspect of choosing the language with which one writes. Review these 10 slides to make sure each...
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Analysis of the Tuck Everlasting and The Birchbark House Text Exemplars

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Looking to introduce some text-based questions into your ELA lessons? Practice the kinds of skills the Common Core demands with the seven text-based questions and the essay prompt provided here. Designed to be a three-day lesson, day one...
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Dinner at the Reef

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Fine dining can happen anywhere, even in the coral reefs. Budding environmentalists explore marine food chains, predator-prey relationships and the importance of a balanced ecosystem. These important concepts are facilitated through a...

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