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Magic of Physics

Shadows

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Sunrise, sunset ... swiftly move the shadows! Pupils practice comparing shadow length data with a hands-on activity. The resource allows users to examine and measure the shadow cast by a stick as the sun moves overhead before testing...
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Activity
Teach It History

Crisis in Berlin: Decisions Game!

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The Cold War did not begin with a bang, but with a swift tactic that reflected the Soviet Union's growing distrust of its former Allies. High schoolers choose either the USA or the USSR in a role play activity as they analyze why each...
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Lesson Plan
Literacy Design Collaborative

Rhetorical Analysis: A Modest Proposal

For Teachers 12th Standards
Scholars read Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal before writing essays to analyze the use of rhetorical devices in the text. Essay writing begins by underlining key words in the writing prompt and discussing the prompt with partners....
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Curated OER

A Swiftly Tilting Planet

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students familiarize themselves with science fiction/fantasy literature. They create an awareness of the different types of literature, develop an appreciation for them and be able to tell them apart. Students realize that science...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Swimmy Swim Swiftly

For Teachers K - 1st
Students examine the letter 's'. Through instruction and modeling they explore the sound the letter makes, how the letter is written, words that contain the letter, etc. They listen to a story and identify words with the /s/ sound by...
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Unit Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Gulliver’s Travels

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Gulliver's Travels tells the story of a man who goes on voyages and encounters strange people. A unit plan introduces readers to the classic text, as well as excerpts from other examples of sarcasm and satire, such as "A Modest Proposal"...
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PPT
Curated OER

English Literature - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
Everything you wanted to know about the history of English literature and language but were afraid to ask. From Beowulf to Canterbury Tales, the Knights of the Round Table to Robin Hood, Addison, Fielding, Shakespeare, Swift, and many...
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Handout
Jackson School District

An Introduction to Satire

For Students 9th - 12th
What is satire, and what are its characteristics? A handy handout provides young satirists with all the information they need to analyze a satire or to craft their own.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Bird Probability

For Students 6th - 7th
In this bird probability worksheet, students complete 12 different problems and short answer questions related to various types of birds. First, they determine what types of birds live in their forest by using the given table to record...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Earth, the Universe, and Culture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students view segment of documentary, Swift: Eyes Through Time, explore famous scientists, their theories, places of origin, and culture, document scientific viewpoints of famous scientists throughout history, and discuss geographical...
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Handout
Curated OER

Water/Agua

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders complete water activities including vocabulary, visualization and performing activities. They study water vocabulary words in both English and Spanish. They listen to a read aloud of Jane Yolen's, Letting Swift River Go,...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Literature Study Guide: Gulliver's Travels

For Students 7th - 12th
Although the title suggests this resource is devoted to Gulliver’s Travels, the materials and templates can be used with any work of literature. Readers fill out a reading schedule chart, write a summary, keep a vocabulary word list, and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Writing Sentences with Adverbs

For Students 4th - 5th
In this grammar worksheet, students write 10 original sentences using the adverbs that are given in a word bank at the top of the page. They use words such as speedily, patiently, and swiftly.
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Lesson Plan
Smithsonian Institution

Reflections of the Sea

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students, after listening to a selection of Gulliver's Travels, complete a worksheet about basic terms associated with boats, ships, and sailing. They create flag after researching semaphore flagging systems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

History 8 Ch.19b Word Search

For Students 9th - 11th
In this US History worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to a particular period in US History. There are 15 words/phrases located in the puzzle.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Earth, The Universe, And Culture

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how science is interpreted based on social environments. They watch and discuss a video, identify scientists and locate their countries of origin on a map, explore various websites, and complete a handout.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Modest Proposal

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders are read excerpts of "A Modern Proposal" by Jonathon Swift. Using a map, the locate the country of Ireland and discuss the type of writing and how it is important to historical events. They practice writing about...
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English Exercises

Gulliver´s Travels - Part 1

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Gulliver's Travels exercise, learners choose the correct word to complete the sentences in the story. Students complete 29 lines.
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Interactive
English Exercises

Gulliver´s Travels - Part 4

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Gulliver's Travels exercise, students choose the correct words to complete the sentences about Gulliver's Travels. Students complete 25 sentences.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Theories

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students view a series of videos that explore the development, formation and arguments for the geocentric model of the solar system. Studenst investigate the heliocentric model of the solar system and consider how scientific theories...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Looking Back in Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students construct a timeline that records the birthdates of several scientists. They calculate a relationship for distance and years and then compare their timelines to the use of light years as a measurement unit.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Creativity in Science

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a video segment and discuss the technology and preparation that go into a satellite launch. They identify data that satellites can provide and consider how many people are involved in a satellite launch.
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Science 4 Inquiry

It's Not All Visible

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
Electromagnetic waves travel though empty space, something no other wave type can accomplish. Young scientists learn more about the entire spectrum of electromagnetic waves. They sort cards and apply their knowledge to create models of...
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Lesson Plan
SeaWorld

Shark!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Here is an impressive collection of lessons on sharks. In them, pupils undertake a serious study of sharks, their habitats, their social structure, and how humans adversely impact their existence. These lessons effectively integrate...

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