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The Little Red Hen

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students analyze a classic children's story by discussing it with their peers.  In this reading comprehension lesson, students read The Little Red Hen, and discuss ways the hen takes care of his responsibilities.  Students utilize Clip...
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Making Words

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders spell words and define homophone.  In this making words lesson plan, 3rd graders decipher words from letter strips in an effort to identify the "secret word". Students use a set of letters to spell different words. 
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Spelling Takes a Hit!

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students actively practice spelling words. In this spelling lesson, students use a flyswatter to swat at letters that spell each of their spelling words.
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Mrs. Moore's Question-Circulatory System

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the circulatory system. Using the internet, and their textbook, they research the heart and blood flow through the body. Students use MicroSoft Word to complete a written letter which summarizes information about...
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The Alphabet

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students discover the letters of the alphabet by participating in a game.  In this phonics lesson, students create books about themselves using their favorite toys and pets.  Students utilize a computer program called Mouse In the House...
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Context Clues

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students develop vocabulary using pre -reading strategies. In this language arts lesson, students discuss the intended message from observing a picture. Additionally, students explore guessing the covered word within a text.
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Lasers Saving Sight

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review some basic biology by talking about how the eye works. They cover the concepts behind laser surgery as a treatment for saving sight. They begin to recognize the overlap of disciplines (physics and biology) required for...
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Alphabet Animals

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create an encyclopedia of unusual animals, using a variety of resources to collect their information. Each student illustrates an animal and provides a brief description for each letter of the alphabet. A very nice,...
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Alphabetizing Words

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students need to look at the first letter of each word to see where the letters come in the alphabet. They then students complete the worksheet to see if they can alphabetize the words in each group.
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What Will Rust?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss if they have ever seen anything that has rusted. They place metal objects into the cup and then add just enough water to cover the bottom of the container. They complete information on their data sheets and record as...
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Reading and Poetry Theatre

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Student increase their reading fluency through the use of various strategies. After reviewing crosschecking and cover-up, pupils complete an initial read of a novel text. Working with a partner, they read complete a timed assessment of...
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Fishy Fish

For Teachers K - 1st
Students complete a variety of activities as they explore the letter 'f'. Through instruction and modeling they examine the sound the letter makes, how to make the sound with their mouths, how the letter is written, etc. They recite...
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Writing with Beans

For Teachers Pre-K
Students become familiar with the letters in a word by pasting beans on it.  In this Bean writing instructional activity, students make words using navy beans. Students color or paint the beans.
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Wordsworth's Poetry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read Wordsworth sonnet, "The World is Too Much With Us," and complete reader response criticsm worksheets. They examine the poet's ideas and techniques then write a letter to Mr. Wordsworth and explain how he might feel about...
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The Ballot Box Battle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice note taking skills, study the life of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and write a persuasive letter. They listen to the picture book biography of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and use the information from the biography to write a...
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World War II Through Primary Sources

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore, analyze and study World War II through primary sources to assess the differences and impact of a "world war" vs. "a small war." They critique liberated prisoner letters, describe what they see in photographs and...
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Formulae

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students, after reviewing the concept of simply counting, practice a variety of equations that address operations. They utilize the strategy of substitutions in additional practice problems. Algebraic expressions is also covered in depth...
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Food Dictionary - Harvest Festival

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore healthy foods and dictionary organization. Students create a list of healthy foods. They construct their own food dictionary, with illustrations. Young scholars model how a dictionary page should be filled with...
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Investigating Tropical Birds

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners investigate tropical birds. They write letters for rain forest preservation to protect tropical birds. They interview a bird professional from a local bird store or a zoo and discuss how to take care of a parrot. They use Kid...
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Social Studies: Cultural New Orleans

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students observe the PBS film, "New Orleans," to explore such topics as race relations, cultural history, and urbanization. After examining n interactive map displaying the city at various dates in its history, students role-play as...
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Grade 4 Science Test-University of the State of New York

For Teachers 4th
In this science test worksheet, 4th graders complete a set of 41 multiple choice questions covering a variety of 4th grade science concepts.
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Grade 4 Science Test

For Teachers 4th
In this grade 4 science test worksheet, 4th graders complete 44 multiple choice questions covering a variety of 4th grade science concepts. 
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On The Farm

For Teachers K
Students identify animals found on farms. They create a farm picture using KidPix Software. They can combine their pictures to create a class book on farm animals. They can use graphic pictures from clipart to decorate the cover of the...
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An Introduction to Collocation

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Learners listen to text in the form of a letter and then read the same text to determine how collocations can have different meanings. Students listen to a sample of dialogue to understand how the the usages of "make," "do," and "have"...

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