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Change Happens

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders engage in a lesson to find information about the natural history of Puerto Rico. They practice using a variety of resources for research purposes. The same process of research is used for state of Wisconsin. Then students...
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Bone Thickness

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students calculate the relative thickness of limb bones in five different species. They relate this to the strength and functions of the limbs by comparing and contrasting the values calculated from the bone measurements. They work in...
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Brine Shrimp Life Cycle

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate the life cycle of the brine shrimp. They use a variety of resources to find the details of each step. Students compare the life cycles of different organisms. They create diagrams of the different stages while...
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Comparing Characters

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners compare similarities/differences of two characters. They demonstrate use of graphing software to compare/contrast their two characters. Students incorporate Inspiration/Kidspiration and the use of a Venn Diagram.
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A Day in the Life of a Coal Miner (1910)

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students compare and contrast fossil fuels and bio-fuels. They brainstorm what mining might look like in the future. Students view the film "A Day in the Life of a Coalminer." They discuss fossil fuels and the methods of extraction....
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Religions Venn diagram

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this Judaism, Christianity, and Islam graphic organizer worksheet, students compare and contrast the 3 religions using the Venn diagram.
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Comparing Great Authors: Venn Diagram

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Venn Diagram comparison worksheet, students complete a Venn, comparing 2 great authors. Worksheet contains a link to additional activities.
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Forest Joe Lesson Plan: Outlaw or Hero?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students become familiar with an American legend that is unfamiliar to many. Presented with the legend of Forest Joe, a runaway slave who, much like Robin Hood, stole from the rich to give to the poor, students draw comparisons and...
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Landscape Observation: How Portland Has Changed

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students read The Lorax and discuss how populations change the environment. Using given photos, students use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the Portland of yesterday to present day Portland. They write a comparison paper and...
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The Tree Of Life

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the concept of forestry and how trees are used for different purposes. The problem of deforestation is presented in this historical lesson. The comparison of our society to others that depend on forests are...
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East Asia--The Asian Holocaust

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the effects of the Asian Holocaust by comparing it to the Nazi Holocaust. They view a Power Point and discuss the comparisons between both Holocausts. As they compare and contrast both, they discuss their reactions...
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Types of Legs

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify the characteristics of the legs of arthropods as well as how they are used. They compare and contrast the legs of various types of bugs in the arthropod family. A comparison worksheet is included in with this lesson.
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On the Leading Edge

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students write an op-ed piece concerning presidential leadership. After reading an archived article from The New York Times, students compare and contrast the leadership styles of former Vice President Al Gore and President George W....
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Venn Diagram for Beatrix Potter Books

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Venn diagram comparison activity, learners use a Venn diagram to compare two Beatrix Potter books. There is room for the student to write the titles of the books of choice, and the diagram outline to use for comparing and...
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Compare and Order Numbers

For Students 6th
In this compare and order numbers worksheet, 6th graders solve 15 different problems that include comparing and ordering various numbers. They write either greater than or less than to indicate which is greatest in each set of numbers.
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Finding Promise in Compromise

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Examine how the 'safe passage' for Palestinians between the Gaza Strip and the West Bank affects those living in Israel and reflects both conflict and cooperation between the Israelis and Palestinians. The class compares the perspective...
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Adventures along the Oregon Trail in Nebraska

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils discover how the land and people we develop relationships with in Nebraska affect our survival--past, present, and future. They write about and interview their grandparents, parents and peers and compare them with people on the...
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Venn Diagram with Blocks

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders classify blocks according to their attributes. In this math lesson, 5th graders will identify attributes of blocks, sort them, then form the groups into a Venn Diagram, and write ratios using the attributes.
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Informational Text: What's It All About?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
With the Common Core State Standards' growing focus on informational text, it's the perfect time to showcase this PowerPoint to your team of teachers. It's 59 slides focus on seven best practice structures: reading-as-thinking,...
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Cold War Conflict in Vietnam: The Vietnam-Era Presidency

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Comparing and evaluating various media types is a great way to build critical analysis skills. Learners read about the Vietnam era presidency, specifically the foreign policy established by Johnson and Nixon. Then they compare several...
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Ogden Museum of Art Education Department

Literacy and Landscapes

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
As the saying goes, art often imitates life ... and literature! A series of activities designed to accompany a visit to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art encourage writers to find inspiration in various landscapes. The lesson includes a...
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“THE LORAX” by Dr. Seuss

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Few children's books convey the message of conservation as well as Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. Read the story aloud, emphasizing the interconnectedness of plants and animals in an ecosystem and discussing different ways people can help the...
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Persuasive Speech in Julius Caesar

For Teachers 9th - 12th
After reading Julius Caesar 1.2 and 1.3, break your class into pairs for this role-play. Each pair will receive one of four prompts (or more, if you create additional examples), in which one person tries to persuade the other to do...
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The Final Analysis: Cause and Effect, Fact and Opinion

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Middle schoolers read and review informational texts, analyze cause and effect, and distinguish fact from opinion. They assess a "one-minute mystery" you read aloud for cause and effect relationships. Resource includes complete set of...

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