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Phonograms
In this phonograms practice worksheet, students read 2 sentences, identify the "ar' and "ea" phonograms, and draw pictures pertaining to each of the sentences.
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Estimating With Fractions
Seventh graders, exploring methods to estimate fractions, take notes on estimating fractions, 7th graders write letters to explain the process of estimating fractions and mixed numbers to someone who does not know the concept. Students...
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What Do We Have in Common?
In this common items worksheet, students study the words for each number and then explain what the words have in common with each other on the blank line.
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What Do We Have In Common?
In this commonality worksheet, students read sets of words and explain what they have in common, 15 sets total. Each set has 3 words.
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Bank On It!
In this science worksheet, students fill in the blanks to complete a story about turning an empty field into a garden. They select words from a word bank of ten words to create the story.
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The Duckling/ Bank On It
In this literacy instructional activity, students look for the words to fill in the context of the reading. They choose the words from the word bank.
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Adverb or Adjective?
In adverb or adjective worksheet, students choose the word that correctly fits in sentences, either an adverb or adjective. Worksheet has links to additional activities.
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Alphabetical Order Practice
In this alphabetical order worksheet, students put a set of 15 "nonsense" words in alphabetical order. Worksheet has links to additional activities.
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The Moose/ Bank On It
In this literacy worksheet, students read the passage and fill in the sentences with the words that are part of the word bank provided.
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Caterpillar/ Bank On It
For this literacy worksheet, learners look for the words that are needed to complete the reading passage focused on the subject of the caterpillar.
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Caterpillar/ Bank On It 1
In this literacy learning exercise, students look for the words that are related to the reading passage about the caterpillar. They fill in the passage by using the word bank.
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Max Goes To Sydney
In this literacy worksheet, learners find the words that fit into the story about Max and his adventures of traveling to Sydney, Australia.
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The Hunter/ Bank On It
In this literacy worksheet, students look at the reading passage and match the words that complete the sentences in the correct context.
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Phonograms
In this phonics instructional activity, students answer 6 questions in which the given sound is circled in all of the words in a sentence. Students draw a picture about each sentence.
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Short Vowels: Read and Color
In this short vowel worksheet, students read words found inside a picture of a cow, then use a color key to color words with given short vowel sounds their assigned colors.
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Log Canoes: A Chesapeake Bay Tradition
This activity uses a question and answer format to scaffold students comprehension of a short dialogue about the Chesapeake Bay and its tradition of log canoes. After reading the short passage, students are prompted to find three facts...
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A Great Beginning
Check out this detailed resource for some beginning of the year activities. After examining examples, class members uses the computer lab to create a personal brochure enhanced with clip art or photos to introduce themselves to the...
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Landmark Supreme Court Cases And The Constitution
Have an engaging class discussion on the Bill of Rights, U.S. Constitution, and the Supreme Court. Learners examine multiple aspects of the Marbury v. Madison case and the impact that case had on the judicial system in the U.S. Web...
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Women in Science: Dr. Grace Bush
Learn about the study of paleoecology with a resource about Dr. Grace Bush and her contributions to the field. After reading a one-page passage, learners answer comprehension questions and explore their personal interests in different...
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European Explorer IMovie
Film is a wonderful way to communicate any concept or idea. Fifth graders will use IMovie and GarageBand software to create a IMovie about one of eight European explorers. They will chose an explorer, research his travels and life, then...
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Beneficial Bug Scavenger Hunt
Many people think of bugs as annoying pests to be squashed, but most insects and spiders are beneficial, eating the actual pests or pollinating plants. After reviewing some of the common bugs in your area (they may differ from those...
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The Great Spider Debate
Poor, misunderstood spiders! They are feared, disrespected, and detested by many people, yet they do so many positive things. A great addition to any insect unit, learn about some of the more common spiders, while hopefully dispelling...
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Insects A-Z!
Alphabet insects! Who has ever heard of such a thing? Get ready because your class is going to research insects that start with a specific letter of the alphabet. In small groups, they'll use the Internet and reference texts to locate...
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Field Guide to Schoolyard Insects and Their Relatives
Sometimes all you need to complete your perfect lesson plan is an awesome hands-on learning experience. Here is an extension activity that is sure to excite your learners. They'll head outside to observe the local insect community. When...