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Prairie Voices: Abbie Gardner Sharp Cabin

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study the events of the Spirit Lake Massacre. In this Iowa history lesson, students consider the role of Abbie Gardner in the Spirit Lake Massacre as their instructor presents a lecture.
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Prairie Voices

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders compare and contrast a one room school house in Iowa in the past with how they go to school today. In this school lesson plan, 5th graders read about rural families and the controversies that they endured in the time of one...
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Reading Comprehension: "CW the Robot"

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage titled, "CW The Robot," then complete 12 short answer comprehension questions. 
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Animal Quiz

For Students 4th - 10th
In this animals worksheet, students complete short answer questions in a quiz about all different kinds of animals. Students complete 30 questions.
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Breakdown

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students read reports and watch a video about World War I. In this World War I lesson plan, students discuss how the government has to take charge on many levels including the oil shortage during World War I.
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Big Cat Classification

For Teachers 1st
First graders discover the different names and classifications of big cats by using word processing applications.  In this animal life lesson, 1st graders investigate one big cat and create a database of facts about it using an word...
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First Aid Gives Pets a Second Chance

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students demonstrate basic animal first-aid techniques. Students practice these skills on stuffed animals, responding to their injuries promptly. Students work together in groups to practice these new found skills. Students demonstrate...
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The Pot of Gold

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reading activity, students read a story titled The Pot of Gold and answer short answer questions about it. Students read the 4 page story and answer 3 short answer questions.
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General Knowledge of Books #66

For Students 7th - 8th
In this general knowledge of books #66 worksheet, students interactively answer 10 questions about British and American books and authors with immediate online feedback.
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English Exercises: Earthquakes and Present Continuous Tense

For Students 6th
In this present continuous tense worksheet, 6th graders watch 3 videos about real earthquakes, then write 5 sentences using present progressive tense, read a story and interactively select the correct word for 13 blanks, then select...
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NFE General Knowledge Quiz

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine various aspects of history. In this MultiGenre lesson, 9th graders participate in a bingo game. Students complete a worksheet on the bingo game afterwards.
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ESL-Idioms

For Students 5th - 7th
In this ESL idiom learning exercise, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions with a phrase that is similar in meaning to a given idiom.  A website reference is given for additional activities. 
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Dr. Seuss Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Dr. Seuss learning exercise, learners fill in the blanks to sentences about Dr. Seuss by choosing the correct answer and answer true and false questions. Students complete 8 questions.
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The King of the Jungle: Reading Comprehension

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this comprehension worksheet, students read a short paragraph about the lion and answer 5 multiple choice questions when finished reading. Answers provided.
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Habitat Is Home

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students are introduced to the concept and components of a habitat. They discuss the key components of a habitat and describe how certain factors can cause disturbances in a habitat and change its population. Activities are leveled for...
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Wintry Warmers

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this season worksheet, students read facts about winter and find 20 homophones. Students also correct the errors in the sentences.
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Wheat: Ancient and Ageless

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students label the parts of a wheat plant on a worksheet. In this Egyptian farming lesson, students thresh a wheat stem and estimate the amount harvested. Students research Ancient Egypt online.
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Hatchet: A 4th Grade Literacy Focus Unit

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss the story "Hatchet" after the story is read. In this literacy lesson plan, 4th graders explore various habitats researching the characteristics about each, complete a Venn Diagram comparing their habitat with the...
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The Thrill of Big-Wave Surfing

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students go on a Wave Scavenger Hunt on the Internet.
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Lion Quiz

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this lions quiz activity, students answer a set of 12 questions about size, lifestyle, diet and characteristics of lions. An answer key is included on page 2.
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Subject and Object Pronouns

For Students 4th - 5th
For this pronoun worksheet, students review the definitions of subject and object pronouns. Students then complete three pages of exercises about pronouns.
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Great North

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use maps to locate the Arctic Circle, the North Pole and Northern Europe. They draw and label countries within the Arctic Cirlce and identify the groups of people who live there. They also watch and answer questions about the...
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Indus Valley Civilization

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners explore the history and geographic background of the Indus Valley. Student research the area and create a travel brochure based on the information.
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March Market

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students role play a living wetland food web. They trace the food web associated with the items in their lunch.