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Inquiring Minds: News and Philanthropy
Young scholars study newspaper articles and rewrite events from literature into news stories about kindness. In this news article lesson plan, students read sentences from newspaper articles and identify the purpose of the article. Young...
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A Passport to WWII and the Holocaust
Students explore the Holocaust. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students research Hitler's rise to power, the terror of concentration camps, and World War II. Students read The Diary of Anne Frank , listen to a Holocaust survivor, and...
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One Trigonometry Rate Word Problem
In this trigonometry word problem worksheet, students calculate how close a ship comes to a lighthouse. The solution with explanation is provided.
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Enrichment Activities - "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH"
Fifth graders read the novel "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH." They discuss the various characters in the book, and the different types of conflict that take place within the book. They also research owls and rats to make comparisons...
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A Webpage with Frontpage
Students design a school webpage. In this webpage design lesson, students use Frontpage software to build a successful, attractive, and informational Web page.
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Dear Mrs. LaRue; Letter Writing
Learners listen to the story about a naughty dog who writes to his owner in letter form. In this writing a letter lesson, students pretend to write to a character in the story and practice their literacy skills. Learners then create a...
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Students read "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." After observing the illustrations and previewing chapter titles, students predict what will happen in the story. They research and contact chocolate companies to gather information on...
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Lilly's Big Day
Students read the story Lilly's Big Day and do language arts and math activities based on the book. In this language arts and math lesson plan, students read the book given and do activities that include matching activities, number...
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Turning Literature into News
Students examine the newspaper. In this writing purposes lesson, students read the newspaper and discuss the purpose: to inform, entertain and persuade. Students identify facts and opinions. Students write an article and discuss acts of...
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Animal Adjectives
In this animal adjectives activity, learners write an animal next to each adjective, write sentences with the adjectives, and answer short answer questions about adjectives. Students complete 5 activities total.
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A Parade Of Penguins
Second graders complete a variety of penguin-related activities. They discuss and compare different types of penguins, complete worksheets and Venn diagrams, make craft penguins and dioramas.
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We Need Cash
Students describe charitable, religious, and civic services in their community, and argue for the value of these services. They write a one-page explanation as to why this service is important to the community and why it deserves $5,000.
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Seaweed Soup
Young scholars read the book Seaweed Soup and learn about matching. In this matching lesson plan, students read the given book, and have to keep track of all the different bowls, cups, spoons, and napkins on the table by matching them up.
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Turning Literature into News
Students analyze the format and structure of various newspaper articles. Then, they rewrite events from literature into news stories about acts of kindness.