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Local Heroes
Students identify a hero in their community. They research a hero in their community. They compose an essay about their hero and present it to the class.
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Free Verse
Students write free verse poems. In this poetry instructional activity, students use a three-step method to create a free verse poem. Students brainstorm ideas, let their ideas "incubate," and write a free verse poem.
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Stand Uo If....
Students participate in an activity that allows them to better get to know each other. In this inquiry lesson students use a psychomotor activity to better know their classmates.
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Toxics Lesson Plan
Students discover that chemicals and toxics are all around us and we can make a choice whether or not to use them.
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Owning Your Own Business
Fifth graders consider the type of business they might like to own. They design an advertisement for this business. They prepare questions that they could ask each other, as owners of various businesses. Guest speakers could be utilized.
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Work and Rewards
Fifth graders explore the concept of work. Rewards for working are considered and related to personal recognition and satisfaction.
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Personal Memories
Students create an artistic classroom memory place for objects that represent an important moment in their lives.
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Insect Condominiums
Fourth graders design an insect home using recyclable materials making sure that the organism's needs are met. They study the concepts of niche, habitat and survival requirements.
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Using My Money Wisely
Students discuss the costs and benefits of spending and saving their money. They identify a decision-making process to money decisions. They also examine their opportunity costs.
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Make a Journal
Students decide what kind of journal they want to keep. They make the cover for their journal using construction paper and markers or paint and other types of art equipment like sequins.
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Candy Land Math
Students order numbers and sets of objects from 0 through 10 and organize and interpret information collected from the immediate environment. They read and interpret graphs usin real objects and the computer. Finally, students sort a...
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Problems With Arithmetic
In this money word problems worksheet, students solve 10 problems in which money is added and subtracted. Note: This is English pounds and pence.
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Subject-Verb Agreement
In this subject and verb agreement worksheet, students read the sentences and find the errors in subject and verb agreement. Students draw a line through the errors and write the corrections in the provided space.
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The Young Virginia Gardener: Container Gardening-Kitty Garden
For this gardening worksheet, students read a passage on container gardens for cats, then research why cats like catnip and grass. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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ACE Expert English Homework #13- August 23, 2006
In this ESL worksheet, students complete 5 pages of activities pertaining to verbs of being. These worksheets are in English but are geared to students from Thailand and some directions are printed in Thai.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Family Pets
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of Family Pets, a book of stories and poems and stories for children.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Much Do Different Pet Species Eat?
How much food do you think your pet eats compared to other kinds of pets? In this experiment you will compare the food intake of your family pets to find out which pet eats more for its body weight.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Family Pets by Raphael Tuck & Sons
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Family Pets by Raphael Tuck & Sons (1890), illustrated children's poetry.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Social Media Helps Refugee Cat Reunite With Family
Read the amazing story of Kunush, a lost refugee cat who was reunited with his family with the help of kind people and social media. Includes video.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: White House Pets
Detailed narrative on American presidents and their domestic pets which have included birds, horses, sheep, and alligators. Includes fun facts and images.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Family: Where Is the Cat?
A story about a cat and where she likes to spend her time. Includes audio narration in 15 additional languages with text in English.
Other
Aspca: Aspca Kids: When a Pet Dies
Brief and compassionate guidance for coping with the death of a pet.
American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club: Golden Retriever
The American Kennel Club offers general and historical information on a popular breed, the golden retriever-- "a great hunter, family pet or show dog."
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Pet of the Family
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of The Pet of the Family by William Henry Shelton, a book of stories and poems for children.