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Science: Why Animals Hibernate
Second graders investigate the reasons animals hibernate. They measure their own heart rates and compare them to those of a hibernating bear. In their journals, 2nd graders record facts about and characteristics of hibernation and...
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Come with Me to Read Expressively
Second graders listen to a sample paragraph read the first time in a steady monotone voice and the second time with expression, varying in loudness and softness. They compare and discuss which version they liked better and their reasons...
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Influence of Geography on the Migration of Virginians
Sixth graders study how geography influenced the westward migration of Virginians. They review the settlement patterns of early Virginians before discussing reasons why people move away from an area. Looking at maps, they determine how...
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Probability- Coin Toss
In this probability worksheet, 8th graders solve and complete 6 different problems related to coin tossing. First, they flip a coin 100 times and record their results on the sheet in the space provided. Then, students determine the...
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School-Home Links: Writing Lists
In this writing list worksheet, students ask their family to help them create a list about the reasons people write and the supplies need when writing. Parents or guardians must sign the worksheet.
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Should Britain Leave the EU?
Tenth graders analyze the reasons to why Great Britain wants to leave the European Union. In this European Union lesson, 10th graders read an article and answer comprehension questions. Students participate in a debate on the European...
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Ecology: Symbiosis
Eighth graders identify various types of symbiotic relationships. In this ecology lesson, 8th graders predict whether certain organisms can form symbiosis with other organisms. They discuss and defend their reasoning.
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The Scientific Revolution
In this Scientific Revolution study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the topic and then respond to 6 reflection questions.
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Dr. DooRiddles
In this riddle worksheet, 4th graders read the given clues and solve the riddles. Students write the missing word below each riddle on the line provided.
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"My Side of the Mountain"
Students demonstrate comprehension skills be retelling 6-8 significant events. They identify new vocabulary words and determine the meaning by using context clues.
They contribute to group discussion by sharing at least 1 idea/reflection...
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Presidential Medal of freedom
Students discuss the Presidential Medal of Freedom and create pamphlets about recvipients, including artwork depicting reasons for receiving the medals. They write essays about someone they think should be awarded the medal.
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Show Racism the Red Card
Students engage in a lesson which explores the topic of racism in sport. There are a number of discussion tasks and a text as well as some brief task to help students develop their vocabulary around the subject. Students examine what is...
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Rabbits
Students review what they think doubling means and double numbers mentally, for example, 5, 12, 16. They share their solutions and discuss how they doubled. They work together on a problem that is beyond mental working and solve...
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Daddy's Big Shoes
Students create something for their fathers. In this daddy's big shoes lesson, students trace their dad's shoe to create a template. Students fill the shoe with reasons why they think dad is special.
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Why Did The Bank Robber Run Home And Jump In The Shower?
In this math reasoning activity, students label a letter above a number line that goes from -15 to 15 for 25 problems. The letters spell out the answer to a riddle. This activity provides a clever way for students to think in terms of...
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Applying Properties of Exponents
The properties of exponents are all linked together and it is your mathematicians' job to discover and apply those rules. The comprehensive lesson plan begins with a pre-assessment task to check for prior knowledge and then goes into a...