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Not So Simple Machines
Students design a simple machine for a simple machine contest. In this simple machine lesson, students design a simple machine that will solve a problem. They draw a diagram, label it, and test the machine before they present it in a...
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Johnny Appleseed Walkabout
Second graders calculate mileage for a journey. In this place value and measurement lesson, 2nd graders read Johnny Appleseed, work in groups to locate his birthplace on a map, locate the other states he stopped in, and measure the...
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Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Webquest
Students choose a country to research. They incorporate a graphic organizer like Kidspiration/Inspiration to plan their research. Students create a presentation using Keynote or an Apple works table to present their information to the...
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Fall Similes
Learners create descriptive autumn similes and write them on fall-themed paper. They first write the autumn simile, and then arrange the plants around the border of the paper. They use natural plants which must be pressed.
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Describing Words Lesson (Lesson 2)
First graders create a computer slide show. They select pictures from the gallery, write descriptive words or phrases about the pictures, and develop a three slide presentation.
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The Preposition Song
Students, after watching and listening to a video on Grammar Rock, recite and sing the words to The Preposition Song. They rehearse it several times before they stand up in front of class and recite it out loud for their classmates as...
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Art Dates
Students use a timeline to measure intervals and calculate the age of works of art.
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Where No Student Has Gone Before
Students create a story about an unknown planet invaded by humans as a pre-reading activity for the novel, A Wrinkle In Time. They discuss good versus evil, and identify examples of the theme good vs. evil in books, film, and their own...
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Motion
For this motion worksheet, students will read 8 statements about displacement and velocity and determine if the statement is true or false. Then students will fill in the blank for 8 statements on motion. Finally, students will compare...
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Forces and Pressure
In this forces learning exercise, students will review the different types of forces and how forces are measured. This learning exercise has 9 fill in the blank, 1 short answer, and 11 multiple choice questions.
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One Word Substitution 31
In this online interactive vocabulary skills activity, students match the 10 vocabulary terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Collection
Students consider the impact of museum collections. In this global studies lesson plan, students read an article and contribute to group discussions that analyze what a collection is. The article is not included with the lesson plan.
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Details, Details, Details
Students add details to their writing. In this language arts lesson, students use details to enhance their writing. Students view a picture and write a paragraph about what they see. Students conference with another student to edit their...
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Light and Vision
For this light and vision worksheet, students will review the characteristics of light including how the eyes use light to see. This worksheet has 9 fill in the blank, 8 true or false, 9 multiple choice, and 1 short answer question.
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Structure of the Atom
In this atom activity, learners review the structure of an atom. Students also explore radioactive elements and quarks. This activity has 10 fill in the blank, 6 true or false, 1 short answer, and 3 multiple choice questions.
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One Word Substitution 3
In this online interactive vocabulary skills instructional activity, students match the 10 vocabulary terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions. Students may submit their answers to be scored. All of the words begin with...
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Find the Error 49
In this language arts worksheet, students examine a newspaper article which appeared in print in the U.K. Students identify the errors in grammar, spelling or punctuation. In this particular text, there are several errors in the use of...
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Modal Verbs Exercise 1
In this online interactive grammar skills worksheet, students answer 20 fill in the blank questions regarding the use of modal verbs. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Structure of Flight
In this flight instructional activity, students will review the structures found in organisms that allow them to fly. The function of these structures will also be explored. This instructional activity has 10 crossword, 5 true or false,...
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Dew Point
Fourth graders investigate saturation conditions and measure the dew point. They conduct an experiment, record data on a worksheet, and measure the dew point in the experiment.
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Family Animals: Reading Historic Photographs
Students read photographs. In this social studies lesson, students "read" historic photographs and discuss what they learned from looking at the photographs. Students look at the pictures and write a caption.
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Communicating Who I Am
Students practice their Spanish grammar, vocabulary, punctuation and pronunciation skills by creating a personal portrait and personal narrative, and sharing it with native Spanish speakers via email.
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Cultural Diversity
In this cultural diversity worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer questions and answer 14 fill in the blank questions regarding the components of culture.
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Pilot Takes Off in Kid-Built Plane
Students read a current events news story an answer vocabulary and comprehension questions. In these real world lessons, student use the internet to watch video clips, read blogs, and research pertaining to the planes and pilots. Letter...