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Moving Objects
Young scholars discover the history of the United States by examining the Great Migration. For this U.S. History lesson, students research the immigration movement on the Internet and complete a worksheet about the large population...
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The Jones Family Express
Students complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book The Jones Family Express. In this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, answer short answer questions, have...
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Are You a Peacemaker or a Man-Eating Shark?
Second graders work on the concept of fairness, then produce a page on the computer for a class book. They explain the difference between negative and positive behaviors in conflict situations.
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Not So Snappy 7
In this math worksheet, students look for the answers to the word problems that focus upon using the number seven. They develop vocabulary and problem solving skills.
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Introduce Vocabulary: Sorting
Students explore language arts by reading a children's book in class. In this tier two vocabulary lesson, students read the book Sorting and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define selected vocabulary terms and...
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Sense of Wonder,
Sixth graders engage in an activity in order to appreciate the wonders of the everyday world. They use an ordinary home to create context for the lesson plan. They realize seemingly mundane surroundings should spark a sense of wonder.
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Pilots, Drivers, and Captains
Students listen to the song, The Wheels on the Bus, then change the words for a boat.
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She Ships Shells to the Shore
First graders identify the digraph /sh/ in written and spoken language. After a brief discussion the independent and combined sounds of the phonemes /s/ and /h/ students practice identifying initial and final placement of the new digraph...
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Classroom Letter Bottle
Young scholars study the alphabet. In this alphabet instructional activity, students use letters and natural objects to create an alphabet jar. Young scholars can use this learning center to reinforce letter recognition.
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Property: Ownership, Respect, and Responsibilty
Students brainstorm objects that belong to themselves, classmates, the teacher, and the school. They discuss and rank what happens when personal property is damaged.
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Jingle Bells
Second graders identify people of different ages, cultural backgrounds, traditions, and careers. They explain how they contribute to the community. Students sing a song to display the different Christmas traditions that are celebrated in...
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Guess What It Is?
Third graders write and present a descriptive 'powergraph' that describes a secret object using prior knowledge of adjectives, clustering graphic organizers, and presentation skills. Authors read powergraphs and classmates 'Guess What It...
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Lousia May Alcott
Students examine the life of Louisa May Alcott. Using the Internet, they examine the types of books and plays she wrote. In groups, they compare and contrast the types of covers used on the various publishing's. They design and color...
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Narrative Prompt
Students write to describe a summer activity. They read a book about the seasons. They describe grab bag props and how they are used in summer.
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Give Me Five A Day!
Students engage in a instructional activity lead by the teacher to discover the diet plan of increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables. They conduct discussions in class with each other, at home with parents, and in the...
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Pioneers In Space
Learners discover the meaning of the word pioneer by using a variety of different activities. They are introduced to some of the pioneers of aviation in Ohio. They use coins and conduct research about some of the persons who accomplished...
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What's Hatching in Kindergarten?
Students identify oviparous animals. They brainstorm a list of animals that lay eggs, read "Chickens Aren't The Only Ones" by Ruth Heller and then add to the list. Students complete a booklet that shows an egg and an oviparous animal.
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Yard Sale
Students complete activities to discover spending, goods, services, price, advertising, choice, alternatives, criteria and opportunity cost.
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Exact Words
In this word choice worksheet, students read the words in dark print and their definitions. Students then write the word in dark print that finishes the sentence.
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Test Your Reading Skills: Cloze Activity
In this reading comprehension cloze worksheet, learners are instructed to fill in blanks with any word or phrase that "fits." The paragraph is about a shopping trip. Possible answers are given.
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Main Ideas and Sequence Comprehension Test
In this main idea/sequence learning exercise, students choose the correct word that fits a description given. Worksheet is labeled as a quiz, but is suitable for practice.
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Readworks: Kindergarten Lesson 2: Identifying the Problem in a Story
This lesson focuses on identifying the problem or conflict in a story plot using two books (not included). Worksheets are provided.
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Readworks: Kindergarten Lesson 3: Identifying the Solution in a Story
This lesson focuses on identifying the solution or resolution in a story plot using two books (not included). Worksheets are provided.
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Bringing History Home: History of Me
This Kindergarten unit introduces children to the concept of history as story, and establishes student familiarity with documents and concepts of change and continuity between now and the past. By telling their own stories through...