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Where Does Al the Waste Go?
Students construct a sanitary mini-landfill and an open mini-dump. Over a thirty day period, they compare the two methods and determine landfills are envorinmentally safer. They observe a demonstration of burning waste. They create...
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Units Of Measure
Students investigate concepts relating the use of the metric system of measurement. They practice the skill of estimating units and especially which ones to use in certain problems for the most reasonable answer. The lesson includes...
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Objections to Condoms
Be aware that this topic is intended for mature teens. This is a breif, yet poignant instructional activity about responding to an objection to the use of a condom. Completing a worksheet allows students to have a take-home that they can...
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Today's Specials
In this healthy heart nutrition worksheet, students substitute heart-healthy foods for the high cholesterol choices shown. The purpose is to encourage nutritious choices.
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Applications And Problem Solving With Inequalities
In this math worksheet, students solve the word problems using inequalities. They translate the words into the correct expressions.
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Vocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab
In this vocabulary worksheet, students decipher the best word choice to complete the sentence. All words begin with the letter U.
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Addition and Subtraction Facts to 20 - Manipulative
Here is a good lesson that will allow your student to practice their addition and subtraction facts to 20. They practice facts using fact cards and practice strategies such as doubles strategies, and count to 10 strategies.
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Ireland In Conflict 1909-1922
A who's who of the Irish Conflict of 1909! Students are provided with a series on portraits and quotes, they must determine who said what and in what context. This is a short review that could be used as a class game.
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Beautiful Bovine
Looking for a fun and interactive way to explore bovine biology? Learners read a brief informational text (included for printing) before participating in several cross-curricular activities. First, grab their attention with a hilarious...
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How to Use Commas Correctly
Commas can be quite confusing. Young writers target troublesome grammar skills by focusing on the four most troubling uses: joining two independent clauses, separating introductory materials in a sentence, separating unnecessary...
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A Story of Philanthropy
Help your class define philanthropy and recognize philanthropic activities. Ask them to identify examples of philanthropy in literature and explore the philanthropic deeds of themselves and others. To wrap up, create a class display with...
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Working with Elders
Students identify the need to help the elders within their community. In this community service lesson, students discuss the importance of family and what families do for each other. Students then volunteer their time to help elders in...
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We the Past
Students study philanthropy related terms and philanthropy in the United States and their local community. For this philanthropy lesson, students study pictures of present and past Americans and discuss their philanthropic acts. Students...
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Spread the Word!
Students review what they have learned about community service, philanthropy, prejudice and racism in previous lessons. They design a lesson or service learning experience that can be given to and implemented by elementary school students.
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Citizenship
In this citizenship worksheet, students read and enjoy a poster depicting two students who are making the decision to be good citizens.
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Coloring Page: The Policeman
In this social studies worksheet, students learn about police officers as community helpers. Students color the picture of the policeman who is directing traffic.
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Helpful Holidays
In this holiday writing worksheet, students consider community service or being helpful to others. Students read the story starter and write how they could be helpful to others.
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Community Helpers
In this community helper worksheet, students analyze 4 pictures. Students cross out the picture that does not depict a community helper.
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Connect the Dots and Write: People
In this people connect the dots and write activity, students trace 15 people words 2 times each. Students match the 15 words to the pictures of the appropriate words.
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Topic Books: People Who Help Us
In this ESL community helpers worksheet, learners assemble the booklet and read about 7 community helpers. Students then respond to 9 true or false questions and 4 matching questions regarding the information they read.
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Nature Tribute
Students explore parts of nature. In this environmental lesson plan, students discuss how their actions can affect the environment and design a plan to clean up a specified area. Students practice good hygiene during the cleanup project.
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Can You Make a Difference?
Students write and present a speech. In this service lesson, students read an anecdote adapted from The Star Thrower and discuss their feelings about their ability to make a difference in the world. Students make a short speech about...
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Evaluating Our Success
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students collaborate to determine the success of a service learning project that their class completed.