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Mystery, Myth, and Wonder: The White Elephant

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the role of the elephant in the culture of Thailand through many different class activities based on a PBS program "The White Elephants of Thailand with Meg Ryan". Students also look at the impact of technology on...
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Who Owns The Past?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students research the validity and legality of ownership. Through the use of primary sources, web based and print media research, students become familiar with and evaluate the varying viewpoints regarding the...
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Midsummer Mayhem

For Students 10th - 11th
In this Midsummer Mayhem worksheet, learners stage a Jerry Springer style show where they act out scenes from . Students act out six scenes.
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Reflexive Pronouns

For Students 5th - 6th
In this language arts worksheet, students learn that pronouns and subjects must match. Students read the information on the page, then fill in the correct pronouns in 20 sentences.
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Adjective Search

For Students 6th - 8th
For this adjective search worksheet, students must identify three adjectives in each sentence. As a helpful aid to students, the adjectives are listed in alphabetical order.
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Invertebrates

For Students 9th - 12th
In this invertebrates worksheet, students read about the characteristics of the different groups of invertebrates. Then students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Human Foosball

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice passing and kicking a soccer ball. In this passing skills instructional activity, students are split into two teams and practice making passes to their teammates. There are different variations included in this...
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Socketball

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars build dribbling and passing skills. In this passing skills activity, students use basketballs and soccerballs to participate in a team sport in order to score points. Each team must try to pass the ball correctly into the...
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Adjectives

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this adjectives worksheet, students are given 5 different kinds of examples of adjectives. Students read the different kinds of adjectives and then identify them in 3 sentences.
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Handball Lesson Plan 7

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers demonstrate the pick and roll technique while playing handball. In this handball lesson, students work together to practice the pick and roll after listening to the teacher describe the strategy. Middle schoolers work...
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PATTERNS IN TIME

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students build a realistic sense of geological time, seek clues of transition fossils and find them.  In this investigative instructional activity students complete several activities and worksheets on fossils. 
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Explorers Reading Comprehension Worksheet

For Students 5th - 8th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage regarding exploration of the Congo and then respond to 4 short answer questions.
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My Science Box: DNA Fingerprinting

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars identify DNA in a crime scenario. In this DNA lesson, students perform paper chromatography and compare it against the pens of various suspects.
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Simulation: River Cruise: Rivers of the World

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify major rivers in the world. In this geography lesson, students form teams and play a whole class board game in which clues are read and rivers are identified.
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The Second Amendment and the Right to Bear Arms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret the Second Amendment. In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students examine the right to bear arms as they compare 2 Michigan Supreme Court cases and discuss their personal interpretations of the amendment.
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Divination Bag: Yoruba, Nigeria

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create divination bags. In this visual arts lesson, students study the beliefs of the Yoruba people of Africa. Students design and create divination bags in the style of the Yoruba people.
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My Perfect Pet

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students explore pet ownership. In this my perfect pet lesson plan, students research common animals used as pets and complete a variety of activities based on this data. 
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Lose it or Loose it

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this lose it and loose it worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences with the correct form of lose or loose. Students complete 10 sentences.
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Facing Life's Challenges

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars analyze divination and carry out experiments using a probability model. In this probability lesson, students review information about divination and predictions in various cultures. Young scholars set up experiments to...
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Adjectives

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this adjectives worksheet, students choose the adjectives in the sentences. Students complete 36 problems on 12 different pages.
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A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE: COLUMBUS IN THE NEW WORLD

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the famous explorer Christopher Columbus.  In this World History lesson, 8th graders analyze and compare primary and secondary sources.  Students discuss as a class the accomplishments of Columbus.   
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The Cuban Missile Crisis: A Lesson in Decision Making

For Students 11th
In this American History instructional activity, 11th graders analyze different scenarios and create possible solutions. 
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Reformation and Civil Wars of Religion in 16th Century France

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students discover details about the Reformation. In this French history lesson, students view a PowerPoint presentation about the religious wars that took place in the country and within Europe. Students take notes on the presentation...
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New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine student search and seizure. In this Supreme Court lesson plan, students examine primary documents from New Jersey v. T.L.O. and discuss the implications of the decision.