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Forces of Flight - Lift

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students design and test paper airplanes to understand the concept of lift and how it affects flight. This technology-based Science activity is excellent for use with upper-elementary and middle-level learners and uses spreadsheet...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Comparing Speeds in Graphs and Equations

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Compare two different proportional relationships on a graph. It is up to your mathematicians to determine which of two moving objects have greater speed. A good example of a Common Core multiple choice question. 
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University of the Desert

What Is Culture?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Introduce your class to the meaning of culture with this great collection of activities and materials. After reviewing quotes from young adults around the world, learners then construct metaphors describing culture and discuss the...
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Curated OER

What Do You Know About Saturn?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students discuss what they know about Saturn. They create drawings to show what the planet looks like and identifies its characteristics. They write a paragraph about the planet as well.
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Curated OER

Songs That Bring Us Together

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students listen to the song, Get Together, and discuss the theme. They list topics that bring people together, write the lyrics to and sing a class song, and write a paragraph about message songs.
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Worksheet
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Complete the Sentences 3- Intermediate Level

For Students 5th - 6th
In this grammar worksheet, students make decisions about the best word choices to convey an idea. Students read 10 sentences and 4 choices for a missing word. Students choose the most specific word for the blank.
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"What Do You Mean?" How Language Changes Over Time

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine words used at Jamestown in 1607. They predict what the words meant in 1607, write sentences using three of them, then analyze the sentences after they have read the actual definitions of the words.
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Curated OER

Writing a Letter Using the Book "Mole's Hill"

For Teachers K
Students are read the book "Mole Hill" by their teacher. As a class, they identify whether statements are true or false based on the story. They also examine any problems or solutions mentioned and identify points to write a letter. ...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Grandparents

For Students 5th - 10th
For this grandparents 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, and...
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Curated OER

GET READY FOR FCAT WITH MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students integrate writing skills with music. They select three to four topics to write about and print out on decorative paper.
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Curated OER

World without Trees Composition

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders write a composition on what they think the world would be like without trees. They brainstorm ideas of what they think the world would be like treeless, and creative a story. A rubric is distributed to the students which...
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Curated OER

Introduction to Law I

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners identify four basic values (economic, social, moral, and political) protected by law, examine different definitions of values, and correlate laws to values they aim to protect.
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Curated OER

Not a Drop to Drink

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students design an experiment to determine which liquid is water. For this chemistry lesson, students perform the experiment as outlined in their design. They record observation and formulate conclusion.
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Curated OER

Route To School Mapping Assignment

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create a map showing the route from home to school. Students include a legend, compass, label buildings, and color the map route on the map. They write out specific directions.
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Curated OER

Egg-ceptional Poetry Writing

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students recognize that eggs have nutritional value. For this eggs lesson, students create poetry for a shape book on eggs. Students participate in additional games and activities about the egg.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Weather Instruments For Sale

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners create advertisements for a weather instrument. They conduct Internet research, write a descriptive and persuasive advertisement for the instrument using the flyer template of desktop publishing software, and print a copy that...
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Curated OER

The Creative Process

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students demonstrate the steps of the creative writing process. In this creative writing lesson, students brainstorm ways to come up with an initial idea and ways to express their ideas. Students write a description of their idea and a...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Test Your Speaking & Listening Skills - Any Answers – Think of an Answer 1

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this speaking and listening worksheet, students read 20 questions and statements. They think of a response to each, practice saying it to a partner, and then, write down their answers. They respond to questions about DVD's, going out...
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A Bearrific Home Adventure

For Teachers K
Students and their families participate in an at home journal activity. In this journal writing instructional activity, students read the book If You Take a Mouse to School. Students take home a suitcase with a bear and writing elements....
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Interactive
Curated OER

Verbs with Participles

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this verbs with participles instructional activity, students fill in the blanks, write prepositions, choose the correct sentence, complete a crossword and more about verbs with participles. Students complete 4 activities.
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Curated OER

Using Is and Are

For Teachers 1st
First graders discuss when to use "is" and "are" in a sentence. They practice using is and are correctly in sentences and practice writing sentences using "is" and "are" in their writing. Students complete a worksheet using is and are.
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Turning Literature into News

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners examine the newspaper. In this writing purposes lesson, students read the newspaper and discuss the purpose: to inform, entertain and persuade. Learners identify facts and opinions. Students write an article and discuss acts of...
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Making Decisions About Public Land

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students write a proposal. In this public land lesson, students discuss the difference between private and public property and brainstorm what problems might occur if a citizen changed public property. Students work in groups to write a...
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Outdoor Action Leadership & Group Dynamics Workshop

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students practice tools of observation and action to become a more effective leaders and facilitators. They engage in group exercises, one-on-one, and journal writing. In addition, they create base groups that to experience group...