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The Seasonal Round and The Cycle of Life

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders recognize moments of importance in people's lives and asks them to find meaning in the stages of their own and other's lives. They are taught that all cultures have rites of passage for similar stages in the cycle of life.
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Raising Money for Government Services

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate how money is raised to pay for government services. They describe why governments need revenue to provide goods and services. They create a list of government expenditures at the federal, state and local levels. They...
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Paying for Government Services

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify major sources of revenue for government spending and identify the type of tax that makes up the largest percentage of the federal budget. They are introduced to the major services provided by local, state and national...
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How Should Congress Allocate Money?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover and examine how the government spends money and then determine what they this are priorities for national spending by illustrating their ideas on a pie chart. They research the national spending allocations on the...
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50 States Word Search

For Students 5th - 9th
In this fifty states worksheet, students identify and locate all fifty states of the United States of America. There are 50 states located in the word search.
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Texas Location Word Search

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Texas location instructional activity, students identify, locate and label twenty six significant Texas locations on a Texas map. Students also complete a word search containing the twenty six key locations.
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Research Self-Checklist

For Students 7th - 9th
In this research self-checklist worksheet, students evaluate their research presentations by checking off the quality features listed on the chart.
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Organizer
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Seasonal Customs Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this seasonal customs worksheet, students sort the customs that are adhered to when families celebrate special seasons or holidays.
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Tell Me Why Worksheet: Page 2

For Students 6th - 8th
In this geography, ecology, and folklife worksheet, students choose one of the conclusions from the "Tell Me Why Worksheet, Page 1" and tell why they do or don't agree with it.
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How Not to Conduct an Interview

For Students 7th - 8th
For this interview worksheet, students read a sample dialogue from a poorly conducted interview. Students learn what not to do when they interview their musical career choices.
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Interpreting Photos Checklist

For Students 7th - 8th
In this interpreting photos checklist worksheet, students use the checklist to self-evaluate their presentation on the family photograph. The checklist is also used by the student's peers and teacher.
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Student Post-Interview Review Questions

For Students 8th - 9th
In this post-interview worksheet, students assess the content of the material they gathered during the folklife interview in order to continue with the project.
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Grade K-2 Writing and Grammar: More Colons

For Students K - 2nd
In this grammar and writing worksheet, students read about the use of colons when writing the time in hours and minutes. They write the correct time using a colon between the hour and minutes in 3 examples, and write a time of their own...
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Let's Celebrate Our Land!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate Woody Guthrie's beliefs. In this citizenship lesson, students research and discuss the beliefs of Woody Guthrie and write down several facts that they learned.
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Where Have All the Wetlands Gone?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate the wetlands. In this environmental conservation lesson, students discuss the characteristics of wetlands and identify their location. Students work in cooperative groups to complete a handout.
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Astronomer sees a 'Brake' in Cosmic expansion

For Students 7th
Seventh graders examine and read an article.  In this investigative lesson students discuss questions about the article and complete an activity. 
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A Tough Nut to Crack

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the origins and background of the pecan.  For this agriculture lesson students divide into groups, complete an activity and worksheets.
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Tennis Shoe Art

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students decorate a pair of tennis shoes. In this art lesson, students use paint to decorate a pair of tennis shoes. Students may also use fabric pens.
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The Industrial Revolution

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the time period of the Industrial revolution in American history.  In this American History lesson, 8th graders read the chapter on this time period.  Students create a presentation on this time period to teach...
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Breaking News English: Hurricane Katrina Kills Hundreds

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "Hurricane Katrina Kills Hundreds," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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ESL: States and Their Nicknames

For Students 5th - 7th
In this ESL state nicknames worksheet, students read an article about states and their nicknames, then complete 6 related questions. A link to audio and additional resources is given.
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Grew to the West

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this westward growth activity, students use lyrics given to follow along with the song "Grew to the West," filling in blanks to answer simple questions throughout. Students then answer 10 additional questions about the song. Song...
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Native North American Dog Breeds

For Students 4th
  In this trivia quiz, the information focuses on native North American dog breeds. Students respond to 10 multiple choice questions and submit answers electronically via this interactive website.    

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