Mr. Nussbaum
James Madison
Ten questions—fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice—follow an informational reading about James Madison.
Academy of American Poets
Teach This Poem: "Tamales on Christmas" by Christian Robinson
A lesson spotlights the poem "Tamales on Christmas" by Christian Robinson. Scholars discuss their favorite foods and then examine a lively picture of a family preparing tamales. After listening to the poem twice, learners participate in...
DocsTeach
What is Patent Number 1,693,515?
Scholars examine a document from 1928 featuring a mystery invention. Following their observations and discussion, the document reveals the invention of the permanent wave machine by Marjorie S. Joyner. Class members read about Joyner,...
EngageNY
Grade 11 ELA Module 1: Unit 2, Lesson 7
Following a ghost's advice may not be in anyone's best interest, but that doesn't stop Hamlet! Using an exciting resource, pupils continue reading Act 1 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, in which the ghost tries to convince Hamlet to seek revenge...
Curated OER
Follow One Step Directions From Peers
Middle schoolers practice taking directions from their peers during group activities. With teachers, they practice the directions and then gradually start practicing with their mainstream friends. They are given marks on a chart noting...
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That's NorthEastWestSouth to Me!
Students demonstrate north, south, east and west. In groups, students participate in games to decide what directions a specific bear must travel. They play a "Simon Says" game to develop single step directions. Students listen to and...
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Finding Their New World
First graders place stickers on maps indicating their understanding of the cardinal directions. They locate Jamestown, England, the Atlantic, and Virginia.
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Mathematical Modeling, Circular Movement and Transmission Ratios
High schoolers perform an experiment with different sizes of followers (from an easy to follow set of teacher directions) and record their observations. They test the rotations of the driver compared to the rotations of a follower and...
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Expanding Map Vocabulary
First graders name the vocabulary words in Navajo, Ute and Spanish for the cardinal directions.
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H4 Homework Assignment #27-29
In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 12 short answer questions about the Middle East.
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Maps, Maps, and More Maps
First graders create a map and display an understanding of the cardinal directions. In this map skills lesson, 1st graders listen to stories where a map would come in handy, create their own map, and use the cardinal directions accurately.
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Inside, Outside, Upside Down
Students study directional words and opposites. In this inside, outside, upside down, lesson, students illustrate words and are captured on camera sharing their words. The digital pictures will be compiled into a class slide show to...
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Stage Movement/ Blocking
Students work in teams of two to introduce stage directions/ blocking into a basic dialog using the program Hollywood High.
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Laurence of Arabia
Students critically examine the life and contributions of Lawrence of Arabia to the modern Middle East. They view a video on Laurence of Arabia. Students discuss the movie. Students create a propaganda posters or stories identifying...
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Writing Vectors
For this vectors worksheet, students draw 15 vectors using a given key with direction and measurement. Students are given a specific distance and direction for each vector to draw.
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Assignment .11 Sentence Construction
In this sentence structure worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions that require them to follow the the provided instructions to create original sentences with the listed parts of speech.
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Colored Boxes
In this coloring learning exercise, 1st graders follow 3 directives to color 21 boxes a variety of colors. Students utilize visual thinking in completing this learning exercise.
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Going Places Module 15
For this going places module 15 worksheet, student answer 7 questions about the names of places, write 7 descriptions of these places, then write direction from one place to another.
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Hope vs. History
Students explore the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. For this World History lesson, students research a key person that was involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict over the past several years, then create a timeline of main events...
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6: Parts of a Flower
Students draw and label the parts of a flower using a coin from the Northern Mariana Islands. In this flower parts lesson, students look at a transparency of the reverse side of a quarter from the Mariana lslands. They discuss the...
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Let's Fly Our Kites
Students practice reading and writing using a short poem and information about kites. In this kite poem lesson plan, students read and write using a common poem. This lesson plan includes practice with reading, rhyming, handwriting,...
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String Games
Fourth graders show that they can follow directions by successfully making "The Worm" with a string. They reate a string game that they can share with students in Africa.
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Vote
In this following directions worksheet , students follow a series of specific instructions when coloring a large bubble letter word, "VOTE". This sheet is to encourage voting in U.S. elections.