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Features of Culture
Learners examine features of cultures. For this cultural diversity lesson, students explore 5 features of culture as they compare their cultural traditions to the traditions in other cultural groups.
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Living vs. Non-living
Pupils go on a nature walk and observe and discuss the living and non living things they see in the ecosystem. For this living and non living lesson plan, students complete a connecting string activity to simulate an ecosystem.
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Adjectives and Adverbs
Adjectives and Adverbs are the focus of this Standardized Test-type of worksheet. Learners consider ten sentences, and make changes, if necessary, to the underlined portions of each sentence. This worksheet would provide excellent...
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Show, Don't Tell: The First Rule of Writing
Model for young writers how to create pictures in the minds of readers with a series of slides that demonstrate how sensory appeals enliven writing. The presentation includes opportunities for viewers to practice showing writing.
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Bank Tellers and Math
Second graders learn what math skills bank tellers need to do their jobs correctly.
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Reproduction, Day 3: Parenthood
Teenagers explain the process from making the decision to have a baby to parenthood. They identify the positive and negative aspects of parenting. In small groups, they browse catalogs of baby equipment and evaluate the cost of...
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Safe In the City
Students read a report about the most dangerous cities in America. Using the internet, they research their own community in regards to how safe it is. They interview local law enforcement and determine the degree of local danger. They...
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People Who Make a Difference
A thought-provoking worksheet on vegetarianism and animal's rights awaits your second graders. Learners discuss Cesar Chavez' reasons for becoming a vegetarian, then answer some questions on the worksheet.
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Worksheet 15 - Differentiation
In this differentiation worksheet, students determine the seconds of motion, identify the constant, and speed of movement. This two-page worksheet contains five multi-step problems.
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Taking Responsibility
Billy finds himself in many difficult situations because he is unsure about how and when to take responsibility. Collaborative groups work together to answer if Billy made responsible choices and what he should have done instead....
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The Meanest English Teacher Ever
Upper graders will use a reading comprehension worksheet about the meanest teacher to practice comprehension. They will read a 5 page story titled The Meanest English Teacher Ever and answer 4 comprehension questions about it.
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Other Uses for Commas
Comma usage, in direct address or in appositives, is the subject of a one-page worksheet that begins with definitions, provides examples, and then asks learners to demonstrate their understanding in sample sentences.
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So B. It
Looking for supporting materials for a study of So B. It by Sarah Weeks? This resource includes a summary of the book, questions to answer and discuss, a journal starter, a list of related activities, a list of similar books, and links...
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Seedfolks Character Chart
There are quite a few characters in Paul Fleischman's Seedfolks, so why not help your class keep track of them? Learners can mark up this chart to show the traits that apply to each character. Along the left, each character is listed,...
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Brutal British
Students read and predict the outcome of a story set during the Civil War, then map the story. To prepare for the activity, students determine why it is important to look at historical events from all angles by using primary and...
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Resolving Conflict
Students observe the best ways to resolve conflicts. In this problem solving lesson, students read and evaluate a Clifford story about how he could have resolved conflict. A strategy of resolving conflict is given, and students role play...
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Atmospheric Processes - Conduction
Students explain the process of conduction using a molecular explanation, and explain how different materials conduct at different rates.
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Intermediate Paragraph Correction
In this intermediate paragraph correction activity, students answer questions about errors in sentences. In this multiple choice activity, students answer eight questions.
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Little House In the Big Woods
Students explore economics by reading classic literature with their classmates. In this farm production lesson, students read the famous story Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Students complete handouts based upon...
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Make A Difference Day
In this Make A Difference Day activity, students complete activities such as reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, correct word choosing, multiple choice, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write questions, take a...
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Play-Doh and the Writing Process
The art of writing is very similar to that of creating a sculpture. They both follow a familiar process.
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Separating Sentences With Commas and Conjunctions
In this grammar worksheet, students analyze and correct ten sentences with proper commas and conjunctions. Students share their answers with their classmates.
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Features of Culture
Young scholars enumerate features of their own culture and evaluate how those features have influenced their lives. They explain that many differences are related to culture-beliefs and ways of living that are handed down from one...