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Asylum Talk Show
Students investigate the case of a German ship containing Jewish refugees seeking asylum from Nazi persecution in the late 1930s. They conduct Internet research, watch a video, and role-play passengers from the St. Louis on a simulated...
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Science Inventions
Third graders explore the world of inventions by describing their impact on their own lives. In this technology activity, 3rd graders practice writing descriptive paragraphs about different inventions that they find interesting ...
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"Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka
Learners practice estimation skills for measurement, and work with metric units of measurement.
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Alphabet Book
Students create their own alphabet book using clip art in a publishing program. They are read Dr. Seuss's ABC by Dr. Seuss as an "attention grabber."
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Words in the News Solar Sail
Bring current events into your classroom! Middle schoolers complete word work activities before reading and discussing an online article. They complete worksheets and an online quiz. They discuss the Solar Sail as radical new idea and...
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Sunderland: Discovering Cities
Scholars investigate a local city (Sunderland) by participating in a discussion. They explore the different elements of the UK city by identifying the industrial and economic aspects. They also read an interview of two people speaking...
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Homeostasis
In this homeostasis worksheet, students answer twelve questions about positive and negative feedback loops and how they effect homeostasis.
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English Lesson Plans
By designing motivating English lessons, teachers can make learning interesting and memorable for students.
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Breaking News English: 2010 World Cup
In this 2010 World Cup activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
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Breaking News English: Argentina Beef
In this Argentina beef worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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Area and Perimeter of Rectangles Worksheet (II)
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders determine area and perimeter of rectangles, given the width and the length. The one page interactive worksheet contains ten questions. Answers and hints are included.
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Triangle Problems-Base, Height, and Area
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders find the base, height, or area of a triangle. The one page interactive worksheet contains ten questions. Answers and hints are included.
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Money Matters - Teaching About Economics
The right money lesson plans can teach students about economics in an engaging way.
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Freedmen's Bureau
Students examine the African American experience after they received their freedom after the Civil War. They complete a Mind Map, read and analyze a poem, and write a paragraph using key vocabulary words. They analyze the impact of the...
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Geometry History Lesson
Tenth graders investigate the early history of geometry. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders investigate translations, rotations, and reflections. They also solve problems with line of symmetry and rotational symmetry while reviewing...
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What is Diabetes?
Students examine basic information about diabetes and related vocabulary words. They explore various health websites, complete a worksheet, discuss the worksheet answers and discuss diabetes myths vs. facts.
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Tooth Crossword
In this crossword worksheet, learners complete a crossword puzzle by solving clues about healthy teeth. For example, "Base of the tooth below the gum."
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Interaction Actions
Fifth graders, in groups, write about things that happen as a result of interacting with their environment.
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Observation And Listening Skills
First graders read a story about polar bears and make observations as they read. In this observations lesson plan, 1st graders listen carefully and sing a bear chant.
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Geometric Figures
Students compare, classify and calculate the area of geometric figures such as rectangles, squares, circles and triangles.
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What's the Big Idea?
Students choose a paragraph from a book of their choice, identify the main idea, and draw an illustration of the main idea. They write original paragraphs, illustrate them, and trade with a partner, identifying the main idea of the...
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Map Literacy
Students locate their home state on a map. They differentiate between physical and population sizes of states. In two groups, students "become" states with string for boundaries. They ascertain that area does not always equal large...
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My Favorite Birthday
Young scholars collect and organize data from classmates, display data on simple chart, and plan class birthday party.
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Ratio Problems
In this ratio instructional activity, students solve a set of 5 ratio word problems. Answers and hints are available on-line; a reference web site is given.