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Food Pyramid Picnic

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discuss the food pyramid and appropriate choices for each food group. They plan a nutritional meal for a picnic lunch and make a class book. As a culminating event, the class plans and enjoys a picnic.
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The ABC’s of Kindness

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice random acts of kindness. In this character education lesson, 1st graders consider acts of kindness they can carry out and then identify them as they create ABC books of kindness.
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Reported Speech

For Students 6th - 8th
In this reported speech worksheet, middle schoolers use the correct form of the verb in a reported speech sentence. Students are given a direct quotation and must form a reported speech sentence based upon it.
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Families are Special

For Teachers 1st
First graders are instructed throughout the social studies family unit that the concept of "family" has numerous interpretations. An activity incorporated in this unit involves using Kid Pix Studio.
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Homophone Contractions

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders practice the proper spelling and use of homophone contractions. In this spelling lesson, 7th graders examine the use of contraction homophones. They complete an associated worksheet by identifying 15 examples in an passage.
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Alphabet & Number Books for Young Children

For Teachers 1st
First graders create either an alphabet or number book using Kid Pix software. In this alphabet and/or number unit, 1st graders design a themed alphabet and/or number book using the Kid Pix software over the course of three weeks....
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Drill with Modals

For Students 8th - 10th
In this grammar worksheet, students rewrite each sentence with a different helping/linking verb modal. Students follow the example given on the worksheet.
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Alien Behaviors

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify human characteristics and classify them as inherited traits or learned traits.
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Heredity

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this heredity worksheet, students review how genes are involved in the inheritance of certain traits through generations. Students complete a Punnett square and review probability. This worksheet has 11 short answer and 11 fill in the...
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Mendel and Meiosis

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this meiosis instructional activity, students review vocabulary words associated with genetics, fertilization, heredity, phenotype and genotype. This instructional activity has 6 matching and 9 fill in the blank questions.
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Community Helpers

For Students 7th - 8th
In this history worksheet, students complete eight sentences involving community helpers and then place their answers in a crossword puzzle.
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Racism In Football

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students look at ways of tracking racism. Students define racism. Students chart out different types of racism and discrimination. Students show examples of racism discrimination.
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Often-Confused words

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders develop understanding of words often confused. In this spelling, vocabulary lesson, 5th graders complete a worksheet comparing a set of often confused words.
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Spelling List 5: Sight Words, "-ight" Pattern, and Academic Vocabulary

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this spelling list instructional activity, students practice spelling words that are sight words, -ight pattern, and vocabulary. Students practice spelling 16 words total.  
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Soil Formation

For Students 9th - 12th
In this soil formation worksheet, students will review examples of chemical weathering and biological weathering. Students will also review the different soil layers and how they are created. This worksheet has 6 matching, 5 multiple...
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Winter vs. Summer

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore the seasons. For this winter and summer lesson, students read The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats and Summer by Maria Ruis. Students compare the 2 seasons as they create t-charts, try on seasonal clothing, and create collages.
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Lesson Plan Ideas for Preschoolers

For Teachers Pre-K
Students complete different activities throughout the day in a structured preschool setting. In this preschool day lesson plan, students complete circle time, academic learning, free play, and gross motor time.
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Soft Syllable Endings

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders complete a crossword puzzle. In this grammar lesson, 6th graders discuss what a list of words have in common. Students complete a crossword puzzle focusing on words with soft syllable endings.
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Worksheet 7: Family Relationships

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this family relationships vocabulary skills worksheet, students read 10 sentences and fill in the blanks in each of the sentences with the appropriate words from the listed answer selections.
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Sharing Beauty Through Song

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars perform a song for their school community. In this music lesson, students sing the philanthropic song See Me Beautiful by Red Grammar and reflect upon the lyrics. Young scholars perform the song for their school community.
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Helen Keller

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students describe several obstacles overcome by Helen Keller and identify adversity in their own lives and think about their views of dealing with it and ways of overcoming it.
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Tastes Like Christmas, Exploring Taste

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the four familiar tastes and taste buds.
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Reading Retake Practice: Lego

For Students 7th - 8th
In this worksheet about an article from The New Yorker magazine titled, "Lego" students read the article and then answer 7 comprehension questions.
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Taking Care of Business

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a service project. In this stewardship lesson, students review the concepts of philanthropy and environmental stewardship. Students practice being good stewards by researching public areas in their school or...