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Well,Well!
Second graders explore and solve a math word problem that involves a series of single digit additions and subtractions. They brainstorm ways to solve the problem, independently solve the problem using drawings, and discuss the various...
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Vocabulary/Spelling Words
In this vocabulary worksheet, 2nd graders will use the 14 vocabulary words for various activities. Students can cut out and arrange words alphabetically, or use as a list for sentences or further research.
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The Organization and Function of Plants
In this plant worksheet, students investigate the structures and functions of plants. They also study seed germination through the use of a wall chart.
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English Lesson Plan on World Freedom Day
In this ESL grammar and comprehension learning exercise set, students read a selection about World Freedom Day. They complete matching, fill in the blank, short answer, and word choice activities based on the reading.
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Extra! Extra! Hear All About It!
Students summarize their weekly class activities by writing a newsletter. In this journalism lesson, students create a multimedia presentation for their parents based on the classroom events that took place during the week. Students...
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Iditarod
Fourth graders, after reading "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen, explore/research what an Iditarod is and then create a speech about their selected musher and present their new found information to their classmates. In addition, they...
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Under the Christmas Tree
In this Christmas word search worksheet, students use the clues in the word bank to fill in the blanks and finish spelling the names of the toys. Students write 9 answers.
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Frog and Toad Are Friends
Second graders complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book Frog and Toad are Friends. In this reading lesson plan, 2nd graders complete journal entries, go over vocabulary, answer short...
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A is for Area, B is for Billion
Students interact with math terminology in preparation for standardized assessment. In this math terminology and online storybook lesson, students create their own booklets of math terms based on each letter of the alphabet. Over the...
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The Kite Runner: Kite Making and Poetry Reading
Readers of Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner select 100 words from chapters five and six of the novel, use these words to create a found poem, and then attach their poem to a kite that they construct.
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Character Building - Brick Wall
High schoolers build a wall of kindness. In this character education lesson, students design a character trait bulletin board that features noteworthy student acts of kindness.
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Verb Mistakes Activity
In this verb learning exercise, students correct verb mistakes in a set of 16 sentences; students correct grammar mistakes, missing words and incorrect verbs.
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Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2007: Graphing Activity
Seventh graders practice identifying coordinates by examining a city map. In this graphing lesson plan, 7th graders create coordinate directions on an index card and practice locating these locations on a grid. Students read and...
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Going "Diggie" with Math Word Problems
Sixth graders create word problems. In this sixth grade mathematics lesson, 6th graders use digital cameras to photograph interesting events around school and create word problems for their photographs that address the key concepts...
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The Power of Words: Male Bashing and Gender
Students brainstorm words that typically describe men or women. They also brainstorm words that are insulting to both genders. They answer questions about the activity and discuss their answers.
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The Power of Words
Pupils research the power of words and the necessary teaching of tolerance. In groups, they research a particular word given to them about a group in society. They trace the origin of the word and form a stance on how they view the word...
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Words of Power! Power of Words!
Twelfth graders write a poem that deals with power and the power of words.
Maine Content Literacy Project
Introduction to John Updike
Expand your pupils' understanding of the short story genre with a study of John Updike and his story "A&P." This lesson, the fourth in a series of fourteen, invites learners to examine literary terms and read and discuss the story....
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Where's Waldo?: At the Library
Where's Waldo? In the library, of course, teaching people how to care for, locate, and re-shelve books. Waldo also reviews alphabetizing, familiarizes class members with library vocabulary, and provides them with his own special bookmarks.
Discovery Education
Blueprint for Life
DNA is the code for all biological traits, both plant and animal. Using an exploratory lesson, learners begin to explore the concept of a biological code by decoding word puzzles. They then extract DNA from plant cells using detergent to...
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7th Grade ELA "I Can" Statement Posters
Help your seventh graders relate the ELA Common Core standards to their own learning with these "I Can" statement posters. Each standard has been translated into a statement that pupils can understand and placed on its own page for easy...
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Inspire Your Heart With Art Day
In this Inspire Your Heart With Art Day learning exercise, students complete activities including reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, correct word choosing, multiple choice, sequencing, unscramble the sentences,...
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Mother's Day Story Time Activities
Young scholars examine all of the jobs a mother does. In this Mother's Day lesson, the teacher read the book Five Minutes' Peace, then students brainstorm a list of things their mother does. Young scholars role play the job of a mom...
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The Power of Words: Social Justice Words
Young scholars role-play the position of a presidential candidate. They create their platform to include social justice programs and present it to the class. They answer questions to end the lesson.