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The Truth About Bats
Learners read information about bats in an encyclopedia. They discuss the different myths associated with the animal. They answer questions about the reading passage to end the activity.
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The Real Deal About Smoking
In this effects of smoking worksheet, students answer five multiple choice and two short answer questions about smoking. They are directed to use the "Surgeon General's Report for Kids About Smoking" report as a resource.
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Muggie Maggie- Lesson 7
Young scholars read a chapter in a book. In this reading comprehension and vocabulary lesson, students predict what will happen in chapter 7 of Muggie Maggie, define and illustrate new vocabulary words, read chapter 7, and then...
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Simply Sea Horses Quiz
In this online quiz activity, students answer a set of multiple choice questions about sea horses. Page includes links to answers and resources.
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Comparing Matter
Learners use Internet to research and discover states of matter and explain how molecules are arranged in each state, complete Comparing Matter Work Sheet, and identify objects around classroom that fit three states of matter definitions.
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Weather Research
Learners compare and contrast weather conditions. In this weather lesson, students conduct online research to identify the weather conditions for the city they have chosen. Learners compare and contrast the similarities and differences...
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Fact Monster: Decimals Places
Fact Monster: Decimals is a learning module that focuses on digit placement. It also provides videos on how to add and subtract decimals and how to multiply and divide decimals.
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Fact Monster: Pronouns: Subjective, Objective, Possessive, Demonstrative, Etc.
This grammatical reference shares definitions of each type of pronoun. Each category of pronoun includes several examples. The following types of pronouns are included: demonstrative pronouns, indefinite pronouns, intensive pronouns,...
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Fact Monster: Today in History
This FactMonster site provides a one sentence explanation of an event that happened on this date in history. Explanations have some hyperlinks in them to provide additional information.
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Fact Monster: North American Free Trade Agreement
This article provides an easy to understand explanation of North American Free Trade Agreement. Read this brief article to learn about and understand NAFTA.
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Fact Monster: Classic Picture Books
Type with farm animals, talk with a dog, and read poetry about insects. Entertaining stories and interesting artwork are enjoyed by students of all ages. Use this list of classic picture books for suggestions.
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Fact Monster: Retired Hurricane Names
This FactMonster site is for kids that want to know what happens to the names of hurricanes that were the most destructive.
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Fact Monster: Malleability
The physical property of malleability is explained. The importance of malleability to various physical processes is discussed. Examples of materials with high malleability are identified.
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Fact Monster: Adhesion and Cohesion
The forces of adhesion and cohesion are compared and contrasted. Various phenomena which can be explained by such forces are identified and discussed.
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National Geographic Kids: Animals: Gila Monsters
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Gila monster characteristics, diet, and habitat. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its range and a video that shows these poisonous lizards in action.
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Coolmath: Science Monster: Earth
Read about the vital statistics, composition, and other facts about our home planet, Earth.
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Coolmath: Science Monster: Pluto
A cool fact sheet about Pluto including a place for students to enter their weight on Earth to convert it to what it would be on Pluto.
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Coolmath: Science Monster: Uranus
A cool fact sheet about Uranus including a place for students to enter their weight on Earth to convert it to what it would be on Uranus.
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Coolmath: Science Monster: Saturn
A cool fact sheet about Saturn including a place for students to enter their weight on Earth to convert it to what it would be on Saturn.
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Coolmath: Science Monster: Neptune
A cool fact sheet about Neptune including a place for students to enter their weight on Earth to convert it to what it would be on Neptune.
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Coolmath: Science Monster: Mars
How much would you weigh on Mars? Learn this information and other cool facts about the red planet, Mars.
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Coolmath: Science Monster: Jupiter
A cool fact sheet about Jupiter including a place for students to enter their weight on Earth to convert it to what it would be on Jupiter.
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Coolmath: Science Monster: Our Sun
Find out about our closest star, the sun. Read interesting facts and other trivia about our planet's source of energy.