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Celebrating our Heritage Buildings
Ninth graders create a scavenger hunt with clues related to a building they have researched. Working in small groups, they use the internet and traditional resources to find information pertaining to a historical building. Students use...
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2 Cubed
Students recognize the many kinds of knowledge we all have. They develop recognition and foster self-esteem. They log on to SparkTop.org and play 2 Cubed, an online trivia game that they play one-on-one with an opponent. They identify...
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Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension
In this Thanksgiving reading comprehension activity, students read "How The Turkey Got Its Name," then complete 4 comprehension questions. Page contains links to additional activities.
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Deconstructing Disney
Tenth graders analyze animated Disney movies. They demonstrate their awareness of how the artful use of language can affect and influence others. They evaluate how both genders and cultures are portrayed in mass media.
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Go Nuts with Peanuts
Students learn about peanuts through online research. In this peanut lesson, students use provided links to research information on the origins of the peanut. Students collect information about peanuts also called goobers.
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The Nifty Fifty- Facts and Figures
Young scholars explore an assigned state. In this United States geography instructional activity, students identify facts and figures related to a particular state. Young scholars use the Internet for research and create a PowerPoint...
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The First Amendment
Students participate in a mock trial. Given the scenario, students prepare a cases concerning the freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and the right to assemble. In groups, students prepare an opening and closing statement, as well...
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Recycling - A Job Everyone Can Do
Young scholars research recycling effort that take place in the US. They play an online game and complete handouts using Internet research.
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British Prime Ministers Word Search
In this British Prime Ministers worksheet, learners search for names of British Prime Ministers in a word search. Students search for 20 names.
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Picture Quiz: Famous Landmarks
In this picture quiz: famous landmarks worksheet, students look at 12 color photographs of famous landmarks around the world and identify the structure, the city and the country for each one.
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Space the Next Frontier
Pupils examine the use of space as the frontier of the future. Using the colonist's experience coming to the New World, they identify challenges they would face if they were to settle in space. As a class, they share what they already...
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Colorado Water, Water Rights and Ditches
Students do various activities and research on the history of Colorado water rights and local ditches and evaluate current situations in terms of water rights, water sources, ditches,as well as how different groups have been affected by...
Fun Trivia
Fun Trivia: Trivia Questions, Games & Quizzes
This is an encyclopedia of trivia and fun facts. This site is a great resource!
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: General Chemistry Starting Points for Students
A virtual starting point for beginning chemistry students includes the following topics: tutorials, online texts, trivia, questions and answers, games, and software downloads.