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Japanese Fans
Fourth graders, understanding that fans are part of the cultural tradition of Japan, create fans that incorporate design techniques and ornamentation similar to that used in Japan. They also use the fan as an aid to expressive action.
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Every Child By Two: Early Childhood Immunizations
High schoolers investigate the childhood immunizations and how they are used to help prevent the spread of disease. They conduct an information search using a variety of resources and focus upon the problem of disease in children. The...
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Famous Firsts Challenge
In this Black history month worksheet, pupils read the statements about Black history month. Students select the best answer to complete the 10 statements.
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Red Hot Chilli Peppers
In this chili peppers activity, students read a one page article about the history of chili peppers and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 8 questions.
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The Rotating Grille
Students experience the geometric method of coding by actual construction and use of a rotating grille. Students use rotations and reflections to code and decode messages. Students explore nomenclature and symmetry.
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Ancient Mesopotamia
In this geography worksheet, students read about ancient Mesopotamia and respond to five short answer questions that follow. They identify what part of the country was the heart of Mesopotamia. Then students compare the given map with a...
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Louis Armstrong Hot Five
Students investigate the history and development of jazz by studying the Louis Armstrong Hot Five. They listen to music and define how Armstrong strengthened the concept of the solo as a part of jazz. They complete guided listening lessons.
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The Wrights' Flight: History Through Primary Sources
Students read primary source material about the Wrights' first flight such as a journal and a telegram. In this The Wrights' Flight lesson, students select the most reliable primary source and compare the pros and cons of using primary...
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Signal Flags
Students use signal flags chart to identify common ship signals. They create different signal flags and meanings on their own.
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Pronunciation of Regular Past Tense Verbs
In this pronunciation learning exercise, students learn how to pronounce a long list of regular past tense verbs. The list is broken into 3 sections based on the sound of the past tense verb ending: /t/, /d/, or/id/.