Science Matters
Peanut Energy
How do humans get energy since they aren't mechanical and can't photosynthesize? Learners explore this question by relating potential energy in food to human energy levels. Scholars measure the change in mass and a change in temperature...
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MS Math Multiplying Fractions
Students investigate the concept of fractions using the application of a word problem. The concept is taught by giving a word problem that needs to be solved. The lesson requires strong reading comprehension and logical thinking skills.
Intel
Starquest
Almost every ancient culture observed the stars and saw pictures in the patterns. Studying stars allowed them to guide travelers, determine when to plant crops, when to harvest food, and the stories surrounding the images include some of...
Portland Public Schools
Opinion: Persuasive Essay Unit Introduction
Opinion, audience, purpose. Fourth graders are introduced to the three characteristics of persuasive writing in the third unit of a year-long writing program. The 98-page packet is complete with plans, model essays, graphic organizers,...
Louisiana Department of Education
How to Write a Memoir
Who are we and what shapes our identities? Seventh graders work to answer this question as they learn how to write a memoir. Full of non-print resources and supplemental texts that range from fiction to non-fiction, scholars write their...
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Temperature Scales
Eighth graders explore how to read a thermometer. They convert temperature between Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin. Students explain that Celsius is used in the Scientific community and Fahrenheit is used basically only in the United...
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Slope, Intercepts, and Graphing a Line
In this intercepts and slope worksheet, students find the slope and/or the x and y-intercepts in fifty-three problems. Students also graph lines using the x and y-intercepts.
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Longitude
In this globe worksheet, students learn how longitude is measured on a globe. Students read the information before answering 5 questions. A globe will be required.
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Graphing Absolute value Inequalities
Students investigate the concept of inequalities and practice graphing them at various degrees of difficulty. They review the basic rules with the teacher at the level of theory which may make it harder for them to understand without...
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Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Students practice solving addition problems of fractions with unlike denominators and discover how to apply the lowest common multiple to solve problems. After completing practice problems, they review least common multiple and apply it...
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Sudoku Puzzle
Students complete a Sudoku puzzle using their math skills. After listening to the rules of Sudoku and observing a demonstration, students use the process of elimination and other methods to complete puzzles. They explore how the...
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Plotting Points
Eighth graders practice plotting points on a coordinate plane. As a class, they create and label the parts of a graph. Given ordered pairs, they plot the points, connect them to reveal a particular shape, and find the area of the shape.
Curated OER
Algebra 1: Evaluating Expressions
Pupils discover how to apply the order of operations to evaluating algebraic expressions. In pairs, they solve problems by placing the order of operations steps in correct order. As an exit slip, students write paragraphs about an...
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Inequalities - Absolute Value
Students graph the absolute value of compound inequalities. Through a demonstration, students discover the meaning of absolute value. They take notes, rewrite opposites, and solve for each variable. Students complete a worksheet and...
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Genetics 4 Mutations
Students identify and illustrate how changes in DNA cause mutations and evaluate the significance of these changes. They illustrate a chromosomal mutation such as duplication, deletion, inversion, and translocation.
Curated OER
Into To Adverbs
Students explore the function of adverbs. While taking notes during the class lecture, students explore the parts of speech and label the adverbs. They identify the types of questions that adverbs answer and explore the difference...
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Subject Verb Agreement
Seventh graders engage in a lesson that investigates the concept of identifying prepositions and their coinciding phrases. They also develop the skill of connecting the right form of a verb with its subject. Then students take a quiz...
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Parts of Speech Review
Students identify and differentiate between the eight parts of speech. After diagramming a sentence as an introductory activity, students create a set of flash cards to aid in the remembrance of the usage of the eight parts of speech. ...
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Using the textbook and writing sample
Eleventh graders explain the organization of their textbook and demonstrate their writing abilities. They explain why it's important to know certain facts and skills as well as to know where and how to find the information you need. Each...
Louisiana Department of Education
The Metamorphosis
How can something be true even if it didn't happen? Invite your classes to investigate the truths found in the world of magical realism as they analyze short stories, poems, informational texts, video, and art from this genre.
McGraw Hill
My Vocabulary Cards: Grade 4 Math
Practice your fourth grade math concepts with a series of flash cards. Covering topics such as place value, decimals, fractions, measurement, and many more, the flash cards can help learners of any level with their comprehension. The...
Curated OER
Multiplication PowerPoint
Providing a step-by-step explanation of two-digit multiplication, a list of vocabulary words associated with this concept, and great examples, this resource would be a terrific classroom addition. Besides the set of of simple...
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Ornithology and Real World Science
Double click that mouse because you just found an amazing lesson! This cross-curricular Ornithology lesson incorporates literature, writing, reading informational text, data collection, scientific inquiry, Internet research, art, and...
Scholastic
Mega-Fun Fractions
Creative and fun lessons help kids get some hands-on experience with fractions. The resource includes 50 innovative ways to teach kids about equivalent fractions, adding and subtracting fractions, using fractions in money math and...