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Finding Your Way: The Underground Railroad
Students describe the difficulties faced when tying to escape using the underground railroad. Participating in an online simulation, students attempt to escape using the underground railroad. They view maps of the routes taken by the...
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The Story Tree
Students create dialogue that relates to a Florida Archives silent film clip. They research the Florida Memory Project and view a film clip. They record their dialogue on index cards and review and revise the dialogue as needed. They...
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From Brainstorm to Published Paper
Students investigate a topic through research, observation, and experimentation. They prepare a short science report and publish it online. Students reflect on the role of science reports in the larger scientific community.
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The Flying Inauguration of the "Sudden President
Learners study the inauguration process as well as what the constitution states about who succeeds the President of the US when the office is emergently vacant. They discuss the role of government and the events leading to Lyndon...
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Great Explorers
Learners research an explorer and present a multimedia presentation on the explorer. In this United States explorers lesson, students watch a video about Lewis and Clark. Learners use Google Earth to study their journey and keep a KWL...
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Carpet
Students complete activities for geometric shapes and multiplication. In this multiplication lesson, students watch a video about carpets and square foot multiplication problems. Students then work in pairs to solve the main problem in...
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Bison Eating
Fifth graders use metric measurement to study the amount a bison eats. In this measurement lesson plan, 5th graders watch a video about bison and discuss the amount of food they eat. Students weigh their food trays at lunch and complete...
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Fractions Basics
In this fractions worksheet, students fill in blanks in sentences with the correct terms that relate to fractions. A reference web site is given.
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Fraction High-Low Card Game
In this fraction high-low card game, 5th graders make 45 fraction index cards. They play a game in groups of three where they add the fractions on two cards and guess high or low for the next person's sum. Then they answer 3 questions...
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Math Mania
Fifth graders review adding, subtracting, multiplication and division of fractions and decimals through a variety of activities and exercises.