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Reducing the Impact of Drought
Students study the impact of drought and improve their writing skills. In this reducing the impact of drought instructional activity, students investigate various matters pertaining to drought. They share their findings and build...
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Dinosaurs 1: Where are the Dinosaurs?
Students investigate world history by creating a diorama in class. In this dinosaur extinction lesson, students read assigned text discussing the time frame of the dinosaurs residence on Earth and their eventual demise. Students recreate...
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Analyzing documents
Students sort information pieces by structure and purpose. In this resource analysis lesson, students view several types of informational materials and work in teams to look for the way that piece is organized.
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Make a Collage!
Collage techniques give students another creative way to express themselves.
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Science Current Events Lessons
You can use current events to increase student understanding of both science concepts and language arts skills.
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What's Fit to Print?
Students evaluate how newspapers are constructed and evaluate the extent to which newspapers serve their readers' interests.
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Making Binding Agreements
Students explore "offer" and "acceptance" in relationship to making binding agreements.
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Topical Discussions
Young scholars share their opinions on controversial topics. They list their arguments and give reasons for thier position. A paper is written to reflect their views.
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Lucky 7s
This helpful lesson explores the probability in tossing a coin and throwing dice. Specifically, it looks at the probability of getting numbers that are significant to the game of craps, assuming that once the math is understood, most...
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The Five Ws of Journalism
Students write a mock article. For this journalism lesson, students define the word "article" and learn the five W's of article writing. Students complete a worksheet and write a paragraph using what they have learned.
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Getting Dressed For Success
Learners in an ESL classroom describe and identify different clothing items. In groups, they compare and contrast the various clothing tradtions found in each home country. They discuss the importance of clothing and how they should...
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Questions: past tense
In this questions worksheet, students choose the correct words for the beginning of question sentences and fill in the blanks to words in questions. Students complete 33 questions total.
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Parable of the Sower
Learners read passages from the Parable of the Sower. They discuss the topic of religion in the story. They write key points and discuss any concerns they have.
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Papier Mach¿ Monsters
Students view various pieces of art and interpret its meaning in terms of a particular culture. Using papier mache, they create prototypes for a movie sequel in which they represent various cultures. They share and explain their...
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The Fall of the Roman Empire and the Armenian Tragedy of 1915
Students examine the fall of the Roman Empire and the Armenian tragedy. In this world history lesson, students read handouts about both world history events and create presentations that feature the events.
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Find That Bargain!
Young scholars explore the methods of calculating percentages, reading and the construction of graphs, and an awareness of consumer concerns in this lesson. The movement of the decimal point often results in uncertainty and confusion....
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Dragonwings
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the literature study of Dragonwings. They write about the story from the perspective of a reader that is well informed towards the last chapters. Students also find target vocabulary and...
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Introduction to Biology
Students examine the study biology and explore the relationship between biology and daily life. In this nature of biology lesson students study articles and answer the given questions.
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Reading a Local and National Weather Map
Students investigate weather maps. In this weather lesson plan, students discover the meaning of different weather icons and symbols. Working independently, students use the local forecast to correctly label a state map.
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Properties of Air Activity
In this properties of air activity, learners experiment with a jar, a plastic bag and rubber bands to simulate that air takes up space and exerts pressure. They make observations and answer questions about their experiment.
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Coupon Clippers: Understanding Comparative Shopping
Third graders participate in a shopping spree after listening to Pigs Go to Market: Fun with Math and Shopping. After the story is read aloud, 3rd graders answer discussion questions and review key vocabulary. Students complete provided...
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Labor and Law: Sit-Down Strikes
Young scholars analyze the work of auto industry labor unions. In this labor unions lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on the details of various sit-down strikes. Young scholars respond to...
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The Landfill Loafers Meet the Wise Buys
Fourth graders demonstrate an understanding of recyclable materials, what proper disposal of these items is and which waste materials can be recycled. Students engage in a simulation/role play that increases their understanding of...
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The Pizza Puzzle
Learners identify the origin and preparation of the main ingredients in pizza. They identify the food safety procedures followed in a pizza factory and then prepare and eat a pizza in class.