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10 Rainy and Snow Day Activities for Indoor Recess and PE
Don't let the rain and snow put a damper on your PE lessons. This collection of indoor activities is a perfect way to keep students active regardless of the weather outside.
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The Alphabet of Coins
Pupils use letter/sound relationships of initial consonants to complete sentences that follow a given repeating pattern. These sentences be based on coin terms found on the U.S. Mint H.I.P. Pocket Change™ Web site.
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Draw the Three Little Pigs Houses
Pupils conduct Internet research on The Three Little Pigs. They explore various websites, and create a drawing of the house they think is the strongest using Kid Pix software.
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How to Teach Geography with KidPix II
Students use the computer program KidPix II to color a map of the world. In this world map lesson plan, students fill in different colors for different continents that are told to them on the program KidPix II.
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My Summer Vacation-Brainstorming Organizer
In this summer vacation brainstorming instructional activity, students fill in a set of 4 "bubbles," writing ideas about their summer vacation. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Mushroom Hunt-Nature Notebook
In this mushroom hunt worksheet, students hunt for mushrooms, then sketch some mushrooms or paste photos and write notes about each one. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Musical Change
Young learners record observations about different coin denominations and create a song about coins to the traditional song, "The Wheels on the Bus." This lesson is based on the Tennessee Quarter Reverse, and has all sorts of excellent...
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Colonial Vacation Planner
Looking for a good lesson on the Colonial Period for your upper-elementary class? Then, this lesson is for you! They use website designs, U.S. travel publications, and maps to plan a family vacation to states which were part of the...
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George Washington: A National Treasure
Take a closer look at the life and presidency of George Washington with this great set of lesson plans and worksheets. The resource includes a timeline of the president's life and multiple opportunities for primary source and image...
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Web-Linked Activities Activity: Make a Poster
Second graders receive activity sheets and visit a linked web site. They follow directions to navigate to the correct area. Students answer questions about fire safety, and check their answers on the site. Students create a fire safety...
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Internet Research: Methane and Waste
Pupils conduct Internet research to discover the causes of methane and how to implement a waste action plan. They answer worksheet questions as they search Websites. On the Eduzone site students find information on reducing their own...
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Michigan Symbols
Third graders are introduced to the symbols of the state of Michigan. Using the symbols, they discuss how they represent the differences in Michigan's environment. They use various websites to collect their information and share it with...
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Polar Bear Cubs and ME
Students visit the following web site to find out the birth weights and lengths of polar bear cubs- Ask Jeeves for Kids. They then enter the information found at this site relating to the birth length and weight of polar bear cubs into a...
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Trace Evidence
In this trace evidence worksheet, students use the websites on the forensic science page of the kid zone at http://sciencespot.net/ to complete the fill in the blank questions on the worksheet.
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Picture Subtraction #2
In this subtraction worksheet, students complete a set of 4 picture problems using numbers 1-5. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Native American Unit: Introduction to Internet Searching Strategies
Students observe a model classroom of students using the internet. Prospective teachers explore the advantages to taking kids to search engines while in a computer lab. They discuss strategies that are appropriate to teach students and...
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Picture Subtraction
In this subtraction worksheet, students solve a set of 3 farm animal picture problems, subtracting single digit numbers. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Above and Below
In this above/below worksheet, students color shapes that are above or below other shapes, as indicated. A reference web site link in given.
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Easter-Same or Different?
For this same or different Easter theme worksheet, students look at pictures of Easter related items, circling those that are different from the other. A reference web site for additional activities is given.
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Easter: Same or Different?
In this same or different worksheet, students match the Easter basket in each row that is the same as the first. A reference web site for additional activities is given.
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Weather Picture Match
In this weather worksheet, students draw lines to match pictures of weather conditions. A reference web site for additional activities is given.
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Summer Worksheet: Practice Counting
In this summer counting worksheet, learners count pictures of fans and circle the correct number counted, 15, 16 or 17. A reference web site is given for additional resources.
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Match Capitals to Their States- Internet Activity
In this state capital matching worksheet, students use a given web site to match the name of each state with its capital. They use the names of the capitals that are located in a word bank at the bottom of the page when searching for...
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So What Do You Want to Do When You Grow Up
High schoolers research the responsibilities, required education, remuneration and demand for different of varied careers in math, science and technology. They access websites which are imbedded in this plan in order to do their research.