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Breaking News English: Michael Jackson

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Michael Jackson instructional activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...
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Art and Anatomy: The Vitruvian Teen

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders create an artistic version of a Vetruvian teen. In this anatomy lesson, 12th graders design an experiment to test the theory of the ideally proportioned man. They present their findings in class.
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90 Miles: Immigrant Journeys

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students view a film that chronicles the experiences of Juan Carlos Zaldivar, a Cuban American immigrant. They discuss and analyze this autobiographical film and conduct further research on historical relations between the United States...
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An Activity to Introduce Critical Thinking

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discover how easy it is to accept oulandish claims by witnessing a fellow student show that they have a form of ESP but is secretly working with the teacher. This demonstrations uses skepticism as a starting point for...
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My Hometown

For Teachers K - 4th
Students identify the basic requirements needed for survival and identify the resouces needed for survival that are found within their own community. They use craft materials to create a model of it and then. create a color key to...
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Erosion: Slip Sliding Away

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the causes of erosion. Through several demonstrations including one using sugar cubes and warm water, they observe the effects of erosion. In groups, 4th graders conduct similar experiments and record their...
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Brief Encounters (Building Bridges)

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students experience what it is like to confront and deal with a culture highly different from their own. They gain skills in observing and describing behaviors and develop an understanding of how our cultural values influence the way we...
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Describing Motion

For Students 9th - 12th
In this motion worksheet, students will use Newton's third law of motion to compare the force of objects on Earth with objects on Jupiter. This worksheet has 5 short answer questions.
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"Chocolate" Reading Comprehension-- Informational Passages

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading for information activity, students read a one page text about the history and origins of chocolate. Students answer 5 comprehension and 5 vocabulary multiple choice questions.
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Clothing and Social Change in America

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners examine how clothing for men and women has changed over time with their changing roles in society. Students work individually and in groups to complete the tasks in this lesson.
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Naked to the Eye

For Teachers K - 12th
Students understand that microorganisms are too small to see but there are other indications they exist. In this microorganisms lesson, students recognize that some microorganism are helpful and some are not. Students use a microscope to...
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Changing Jobs

For Students 5th - 6th
For this online/interactive vocabulary usage worksheet, students fill in the blanks using the vocabulary words and phrases in the list and click the "check" button to check their answers. Students write 10 answers.
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Seaworthy Presentations

For Teachers 1st
First graders research ocean animals and plants on the web.  In this ocean habitat lesson plan, 1st graders prepare a multimedia presentation.  Students will work on their presentations in pairs and every group should have its own...
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What is the Rainforest?

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate rainforests. In this rainforest lesson, students brainstorm on a KWL chart about what they already know about the rain forest. Students are shown pictures of the rain forest and describe what they see in the photos....
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Uncommon Heroes of Today

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create a photo-biography of someone they consider a real life hero.  In this character sketch instructional activity, students define a hero and identify heroic characteristics in short stories.  Students use descriptive words...
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Big or Little

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book Big or Little, . In this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, go over vocabulary, answer short answer...
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Breaking News: Second Explosion at Japan Nuclear Plant (14th March, 2011)

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore current events by sharing information about the Japanese nuclear plant. In this nuclear energy lesson, students discuss the pros and cons of nuclear energy plants and whether or not they can typically withstand natural...
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Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary

Guess What Benjamin Franklin Did!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students research Ben Franklin's inventions. In this invention lesson, students see the relationship between a need and an invention. Students will engage in a class discussion, read a handout, and play a match the invention to its...
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The Beauty of Number Patterns

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Teaching your child about patterns can be a fun and motivating experience.
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Japanese Inspired Activities for the Classroom

For Teachers K - 8th
Students become more aware of cultural differences by reading a variety of multicultural books about social issues. They assess various Haiku's by Lee Bennett Hopkins, Kamishibai stories by Dianne Clouet and snapshots from Japan by Peter...
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The Days of the Week

For Students K - 1st
In this calendar worksheet, students cut out 3 cards that have days of the week printed on them. Students paste them correctly on a one week calendar.
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United Nations Lesson Plans

For Teachers 5th - 8th
United Nations lesson plans can help students learn about an organization whose mission is to promote peace and security.
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Narrative Literature Response Letters

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students design, in groups, a travel brochure to address the the idea of migration referred to in the book or books read. The brochures should include graphics, photos, and words. The brochures should also include mathematical...
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Understanding Wikis and Ethical Responsible Posting of Information

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, using the Internet, post information about local attractions. They choose a topic and create a website. They review each others website and make comments on its content.