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Out of the Dust: Book Introduction

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Introduce young readers to historical fiction with Karen Hesse's novel, Out of the Dust. They'll view photos taken during the Dust Bowl years, meet the author, and even hear an excerpt from the book. A plot summary and three book talks...
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Grade 5 Fractions Word Problems

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Young mathematicians apply their fractions skills in the real world with this simple word problem worksheet.
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Compare Data Sets

For Students 4th - 7th
In this comparing data sets practice activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

For Students K - 2nd
Even if your mathematicians aren't sure about addition and subtraction yet, they definitely can put math skills to use when it comes to sharing toys! This set of basic math word problems give simple scenarios which will be familiar to...
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Math – Word Problems : Addition – 0 to 20 with Irrelevant Data

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this word problems worksheet, students use their addition skills to solve 20 word problems. Each of the problems include data that is irrelevant to solving the problems.
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'C' is the Answer

For Students 9th - 12th
Use the internet to enhance the research skills of your High schoolers. In this resource, all sorts of questions are posed: everything from questions about famous people, inventions, entertainment, to important dates in history. There...
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Where's My Mummy: Preservation Techniques

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
To observe preservation techniques firsthand, learners dry a flower in sand and compare cucumber slices soaked in salt water for a week with slices left out to dry in the open air. Video resources (not attached) include one about mummies...
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Inventions

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students study invention steps and design their own invention. In this invention lesson, students discuss inventions and the process of inventing. Studnets write in an inventor's journal and study various types of inventions....
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Create a Research Book

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students use the internet to research the production of manuscripts and books. Using this information, they create a research book full of tips to research effectively. They share their new book with the class after organizing the material.
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Fraction Food Frenzy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study addition of fractions with like denominators using illustrations and problem solving.
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Analogies

For Students 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers answer seven analogy questions using their problem solving and vocabulary skills to discover how various words are related. Pupils are encouraged to use a dictionary as needed.
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Identifying Parts Of Speech

For Students 4th - 8th
This resource provides a brief but valuable discussion of nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. In addition to defining each term and including an example, this worksheet reminds students that a word's part of speech depends on how it is...
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How Much Is A Million

For Teachers K - 1st
Help young learners visualize the concept of "a million." To convey concepts of numeration and literacy, they will listen to the book How Much is a Million? by David Schwartz. They should be able to make self-to-text connections....
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Teachers' Guide to Using A Day In the Life of a Drop

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Hydrology hopefuls learn about their local watershed. Through discussion and online interactives, they see that their habits affect the water supply. The lesson concludes with a pledge to filter out bad water usage habits. It makes a...
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Farm Life During the Great Depression

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the plight of farmers during the Great Depression. In this Nebraska history lesson, 5th graders discuss the era prior to reading the novel Out of the Dust by Karen Heese.
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Kalsu, Tillman Define Heroism

For Students 8th - 12th
In this article analysis learning exercise, students read an article titled "Kalsu, Tillman Define Heroism," take notes on the article, define 2 words from the article, and write summaries of the article.
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Analysis of Dorothea Lange's Photographs

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students analyze a photo of Dorothea Lange and make connections to its historical context by creating a written and visual response. In this photograph analysis lesson, students analyze Lange's photograph and explain the historical...
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Germ Survivor Quiz Bowl

For Students 6th - 8th
In this health instructional activity, middle schoolers respond to 46 multiple choice questions related to foodborne illnesses and the prevention of contaminating foods. They also identify which foods are safe to eat as leftovers and...
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Skills Necessary to Listen, Speak, Read and Write Effectively

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students, using a basic word picture dictionary, review the vocabulary terms on the board in conjunction with the picture dictionary and tie the two together for placement association. In addition, they practice using key grammar words...
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Reading Skills

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this ESL instructional activity, students read a short story about a little girl who kept getting bigger. Students answer 10 comprehension questions about the story.
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Prop Box

For Teachers 4th - 12th
What other uses can you brainstorm for a key? What about a pair of sunglasses? Bring a bag of props into your classroom and have learners create different uses for a selection of objects. Then, after everyone has shared, translate the...
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Sports Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Have your class participate in a variety of sports and craft activities using this resource. With sports as the theme, learners work on art projects. Students create soccer ball prints, a three dimensional football, and a sports collage.
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Phonics: Kite

For Students 4th - 6th
In this handwriting worksheet, students utilize phonics skills to pronounce and write the word kiss four times and then color a picture of two fish kissing in a fish bowl.
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Beginning Sentence Completion 9

For Students 3rd - 4th
English language learners choose the correct multiple choice option to complete 12 sentences. There is no common theme here, so this might function best as a time-filler. 

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