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"A Grain of Rice" by Helena Clare Pittman

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students solve the problem that comes up in the story. They realize the explosive growth of the powers of 2.
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Animals A to Z: Quoll

For Students 3rd
In this quoll activity, 3rd graders will add pages to their "animal books." Students will read 10 facts to gain an understanding of a quoll and its particular attributes.
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What was the lesson learned in the story, "One Grain of Rice?"

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders complete activities with the folktale "One Grain of Rice." In this folktale lesson, 2nd graders discuss the lesson learned in the story. They also tell character traits of the main character Rani. 
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Descriptions

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students describe things using sensory words.  For this adjective lesson, students practice conversations describing items they touch.  Students use words to describe properties of items such as size and texture.
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Giant Jellyfish Invasion

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reading comprehension skills worksheet, students read a 1 page selection entitled "Giant Jellyfish Invasion" and then respond to 5 multiple choice questions.
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What Does Waste Do to a River?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students develop a graphic way of visualizing the concept of a million by utilizing what had happened to the Nashua River due to the dumping of raw sewage in 1962.