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Will Smog be a Problem at the Olympic Games?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students locate China on a world map, then read a news article about pollution in Beijing. In this current events lesson plan, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion about smog and a vocabulary activity, then students read...
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Beach Vocabulary Word Jumble

For Students 4th - 5th
In this word jumble worksheet, students unscramble the letters to spell words associated with summer and the beach. Students spell 20 words.
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Spelling Bingo

For Teachers K - 5th
Students write one word in each box on the BINGO card. One student stands and teacher randomly calls out one word from the list to the standing student to spell. If student spells it correctly, the class covers the word on their cards. ...
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Spelling Takes a Hit!

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students actively practice spelling words. In this spelling lesson, students use a flyswatter to swat at letters that spell each of their spelling words.
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Eight-Square Scrabble Spell-Off

For Teachers K - 12th
Students build words using Scrabble tile pieces. They keep score during the game. They practice their spelling as they create words.
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Letter and Word Scramble

For Teachers K - 4th
Students engage in a lesson designed to encourage the identification of letters and their characteristics, as well as moving them using a variety of locomotor skills. This done using the instructional strategy of playing a game.
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Utah State World Jumble

For Students 4th - 5th
In this word jumble worksheet, students unscramble the letters to spell words associated with the state of Utah. Students spell 20 words.
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Wordsearch 3 – Musical Instruments

For Students 4th - 6th
In this musical instruments worksheet, students locate and circle or highlight twelve words associated with musical instruments in a word search puzzle.
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Uses of Coal

For Students 4th - 8th
An interesting series of puzzles and word games are available in this multi-page collection, which focuses on coal. Learners practice math and language arts skills as they solve the puzzles, and learn many facts about coal at the same time.
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Tennessee Cities Word Jumble

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this word jumble worksheet, students unscramble the letters to spell cities in the state of Tennessee. Students spell 10 cities.
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The United States and Its Capitals

For Teachers 5th
Have your class learn about the fifty states in the United States and their capital cities. Learners play matching games, complete quizzes, and a variety of activities in order to cement their knowledge of the states.
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The Alphabet Game

For Teachers K - 8th
Students participate in a game in which they spell words. They work together to help each other with sounds and letters. The group with the most points wins the game.
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West Virginia Acrostic

For Students 4th - 5th
In this recalling facts about West Virginia worksheet, students use the letters that spell the name of the state to write an acrostic poem. Students create 1 poem.
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1Word and Letter Match Puzzle

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this word and letter match worksheet, students match groups of 3 letters to words that contain each set. A reference web site is given for additional activities. 
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Round Robin Post-It Review

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners of all ages participate in a unique review activity. They work in a small group setting on individual review questions designed by the teacher. Each individual answers a key review question on a notecard or sticky note and...
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Thanksgiving

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students work together to find and spell Thanksgiving. On a obstacle course, they follow the cones to search for the letters. If they acquire an incorrect letter, they are required to do either push-ups or sit-ups. To end the lesson,...
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Winter Olympics Host Cities Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz instructional activity, students examine a chart of the years of the Olympic games between 1924 and 2010. Students identify the names of the 21 cities that hosted the games.
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Lights, Camera, Action!

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete a variety of activities in which they practice recognizing verbs including a word guessing game. After a lecture/demo, 1st graders use worksheets imbedded in this plan to play the verb recognition game.
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Teapot Homophones

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a game about homophones. They write sentences on the board omitting the homophones. They try to determine the correct word and must spell the word as well.
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Sounding Out, Holiday Relay

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars explore word sounds by participating in a visual relay game. In this vocabulary identification game, students create holiday themed images and cards based on the different holidays in a year. Young scholars place the cards...
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Create Your Own Homophone Worksheets

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners develop their own homophone worksheet. They practice the spelling and using the different homophones. They participate in a homophone bee to end the lesson.
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Introduction to Computers and Computer Vocabulary

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify and spell the parts of a computer work station. They use commands to indicate an action. They complete a web project assignment to complete the lesson.
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Test Your Research Skills-- You Either Know It Or You Don't! 3

For Students 5th - 6th
In this research worksheet, students use Internet searches or a research library to find answers to 15 questions about a variety of subjects.
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Test Your Research Skills-- You Either Know It Or You Don't! 6

For Students 5th - 6th
In this research worksheet, students use Internet searches or a reference book to answer 15 questions on a variety of topics.