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Facing Ferguson: News Literacy in a Digital Age

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The reporting, both in professional news sources and on social media, of the events surrounding the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri provides 21st Century learners with an opportunity of consider how social media can...
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The Successful Student

For Teachers 6th - 8th
What's the key to a successful student? Knowing learning styles and tapping into what makes them click. Use this collection to motivate your class to become the best students they can be!
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Plate Tectonics Cycle — Kindergarten

For Teachers K Standards
Four units make up a collection on volcanoes, earthquakes, plate tectonics, and hazards associated with these forces. Learners discover how are they all related and what exactly they have to do with our planet. Use this collection from...
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Solve Systems of Equations Using Matrices: Common Core High School Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
There's more than one way to solve a system by using matrices. These two standards address how to represent a system as a matrices and then to find the inverse if its exists. The collection includes lessons and practice for your students...
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Solve Quadratic Equations in One Variable.

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Looking at the CCSS HSA.REI.B.4, there are many ways to solve a quadratic equation. The collection addresses all the different options and provides a wide variety of practice problems to give to your learners.
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St. Patrick's Day Story Starters

For Teachers 1st - 4th Standards
Let me tell you about the day I caught a leprechaun....Kids will love the whimsy of these story starters as they imagine they found the mystical pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and weave a tale of the luck a 4-Leaf Clover brought...
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Solve Systems of Equations: Common Core High School Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
With many ways to solve a system, there is a method for everyone. This collection has the three methods of substitution, elimination, and graphing while finishing with solving linear/quadratic systems.
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Extend the Properties of Exponents to Rational Exponents: Common Core High School Math

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The exponent rules strike again! Here are some videos and resources to restore the rules and to practice with different types of exponents, including rational exponents. The standard finishes with simplifying radicals and tying the...
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Understand the Relationship Between Zeros and Factors of Polynomials: Common Core High School Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
In order to graph a polynomial, students need to find the factors. This resource starts with the Remainder Theorem and then examines the factors in relationship to the graph. Resources also look at multiplicities and finishes with...
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Harmony Day Lessons

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
Elementary school learners will love this exploration of diverse cultures and religious beliefs. There are thirteen lessons that will have kids create mosaics, analyze popular song lyrics, and learn the keys to a successful class...
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Cross-Curricular Reading Comprehension Worksheets

For Teachers 2nd - 6th Standards
This series of cross-curricular resources covers just about every subject, ranging from social studies to geometry to physical science. Each worksheet includes a reading passage and five questions that require learners to apply reading...
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Use Properties of Rational and Irrational Numbers: High School Math Common Core

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Don't be irrational when working rationals. Here are some resources that explore the difference between the two categories of numbers. Included are some good thinking questions that have learners explain their reasoning.
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Systems of Equations and Inequalities

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Starting with the basics, students discover that systems of equations are a useful skill. The collection begins with an inquiry activity to learn about how systems are created. It goes through graphing and solving algebraically, and then...
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Plate Tectonics Cycle — Sixth Grade

For Teachers 6th
Four resources make up a collection that breaks down each part of the plate tectonic cycle, developed by Math/Science Nucleus. With pre- and post-labs, discussion topics, and writing assignments, sixth graders take on a hands-on approach...
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Plate Tectonics Cycle — Fifth Grade

For Teachers 5th
Math/Science Nucleus provides a set of four resources that take a deeper look into the parts of the plate tectonics cycle. Each resource contains hands-on activities and labs to help fifth graders develop a better understanding of one of...
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Plate Tectonics Cycle — Fourth Grade

For Teachers 4th Standards
Looking for a hands-on approach to understanding the Plate Tectonics Cycle? Find it in a collection made up of pre- and post-labs, group discussions, and answering questions. Four resources make up a collection that breaks down each part...
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The Golden Compass: Character Study

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Use Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass to explore rich character development and symbolism in a way your students will thoroughly enjoy! Find everything you need here in this two-part collection, including worksheets, character mapping,...
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Plate Tectonics Cycle — First Grade

For Teachers 1st Standards
Including four units on volcanoes, earthquakes, plate tectonics, and hazards associated with these forces, each unit is intended to last about five days. But how are they all related, and what on earth do they have to do with our planet?...
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Plate Tectonics Cycle — Second Grade

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Use this collection from Math/Science Nucleus to engage your second graders in the exploration of the plate tectonics cycle. Including four units on volcanoes, earthquakes, plate tectonics, and hazards associated with these forces, each...
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Plate Tectonics Cycle — Third Grade

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Four resources make up a collection centered around the plate tectonic cycle created by Math/Science Nucleus. Each unit gradually builds upon the other to demonstrate how the movement of Earth's plates plays a role in creating volcanoes...
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Holly Jolly Math Worksheets

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
From graphing to solving word problems to finding combinations and calculating percentages, these holiday worksheets are perfect for reinforcing various skills during the weeks leading up to Christmas.
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Christmas Around the World

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Christmas is celebrated in many different parts of the world. What better way to explore these celebrations than with a collection with allows for the learning of new languages, opportunities for research and presentation of knowledge,...
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Thanksgiving for Upper Elementary

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
This Thanksgiving, get in the festive spirit with a collection that offers a unit, and a variety of lesson plans, worksheets, and articles. Want more? Check out each article for additional resources to add to your learning experience and...
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Ancient Egypt

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Bring to life a study of ancient Egypt with this series of engaging educational resources. Providing information about the culture and history of ancient Egypt, these videos, activities, and lesson plans will make a great addition to an...