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History and Government of the United States
For this U.S. worksheet, students take notes in a graphic organizer as they read several passages, then answer four comprehension questions.
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Starring...Bears!
Students illustrate a First Nations' legend. In this legend of bears lesson, students read several legends which involve bears and groups of stars or constellations. After reading, students illustrate portions of the stories. Also,...
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Sticky Spiders
Students learn about spider webs. In this spider web lesson plan, students listen to and read the transcript of a discussion with science reporter, Bob Hirshon about spider webs. They answer comprehension questions based on the transcript.
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Fill in the Blank Winter Songs
In this winter songs worksheet, students read (or sing) the words to 7 popular winter or Christmas songs. Then students fill in the blanks in the same songs, trying to remember the missing words.
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Sensory “Star Spangled Banner”
Music can help us to access memories and events in a meaningful way, and Francis Scott Key used specific words to convey what he had seen and felt when writing what would become America's national anthem. Help your class connect to the...
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Sine and Cosine Graphs
Learners compare and contrast sine and cosine graphs in order to describe their characteristics in a collaborative activity. As they explain their reasoning, learners strengthen their writing and vocabulary skills associated with sine...
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Identify Main Idea in a Story
Help your kindergarteners identify the main idea in a story. Small groups work with the teacher to make predictions and draw conclusions. They are able to determine cause and effect relationships. The lesson is divided into several days,...
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It Can't Happen Here or Can It?: Peer Pressure, Prejudice and Intolerance
Students study the Holocaust and explore peer pressure, prejudice and intolerance.
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Sound, Heat, and Light
In this sound, heat, and light worksheet, students fill in a KWL chart for what they know, what they want to know, and what they learned about sound, heat, and light. Students complete 3 sections in the graphic organizer.
Road to Grammar
Five Presentation Tips
Talking in front of others can be intimidating, especially when you aren't speaking in your native language. Put your English language learners at ease before a class presentation. They can follow these tips to give relaxed and effective...
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Percussion Instruments and Pitch
Students play string instruments to discover how the pitch changes on various string instruments. For this pitch lesson, students listen to video clips and play an online music game. Students become familiar with music vocabulary.
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String Instruments and Pitch
Students make predictions and explore how pitch is altered in string instruments. In this acoustic science activity, students learn the types and parts of string instruments and create their own. They listen to classical music and...
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Radio Show
Students work in groups to write a radio drama based on an event or period in history. They write commericals that are appropriate for the radio age and create sound effects. The radio shows are recorded using an iPod and a voice...
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KEYBOARDS
Second graders become familiar with appearance and characteristic sound of piano, identify piano as part of percussion family, find middle C on the keyboard, observe scale, chord, and "broken" chord, and listen to a well-known classical...
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The New Deal
In this 1930s American history worksheet, young scholars study the New Deal as they write 10 vocabulary terms that match 10 definitions, rewrite 4 false statements as true statements, and explain 2 historical themes regarding this time...
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Out and About: Sound
Students visit science museums. In this hands-on science lesson, students visit the Magna Science Adventure Center, Thinktank, and the Museum of Science and Industry.
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Land That We Love
Young scholars perform "Land that We Love" using correct posture, correct rhythms, and accurate pitches. Emphasis is also placed on analyzing the purpose and meaning of patriotic songs. Students correctly identify and perform repeats and...
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Hurricane Scavenger Hunt
Fourth graders use Internet and/or library resources to locate and record information about hurricanes on a worksheet..
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Read Works: Wild Waves
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about huge waves created by an undersea ridge off the coast of California called Cortes Bank. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Surfer's Up
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about changes in the sport of surfing. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Braking Bad
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about unintended acceleration and related problems. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Wild Waves
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Cortes Bank, a site in California with some of the biggest waves in the world. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Going to the Beach!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about all the fun things people can do at the beach. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: How to See Sound
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text showing how to see sound waves. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.