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Problem Solving

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders observe and demonstrate how to differentiate between necessary and unnecessary information as it relates to math word problems. They discuss the stoplight method, read word problems and observe how to use the stoplight...
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Converting Energy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concepts of energy transformation and conversion. They engage in Internet and hands-on activities. Students visit the Atoms Family Website and complete a Building a Better Pyramid activity by adding insulation to...
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Proportional Problems 1

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore representing fractions as ratios and proportions. They model proportions through the use of blocks, LEGO gears and activities with bicycle gears and pedals. Students work with bicycle gear boxes to observe and...
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ICT Activity 18

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner.' They study the ballad and explore style and technique. Students use the internet and search previously identified news sites for current items of interest. They use images copied...
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The Reformation

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this Protestant Reformation study guide worksheet, students respond to 13 short answer questions. The questions correlate to assigned readings in a textbook.
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Proportion of the Human Form

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students discover proportions of the Human Body.  In this anatomy lesson, students create replicas of the Human body using nothing but paper and glue.  Students share their creations with the entire class.
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Yusuf Islam

For Students 4th - 6th
In this famous people worksheet, students read a selection about Yusuf Islam [Cat Stevens] and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to a synonym match, spelling, writing and sequencing activities.
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Russian Roulette

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students analyze causes and effects of historic examples in which two groups of people in the same country were fighting for leadership of that country. They obtain and discuss basic background information on the current conflict on...
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Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discover the process of writing,. including the different steps to be taken in accomplishing the writing process to come up with the final published pieces.
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The Energy of the Sun

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study energy generation by the Sun, which involves atoms and nuclei.
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Take Only Photos and Leave Only Bubbles

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars make careful observations and record their observations. They communicate their findings with their peers and analyze data collected about a site. They determine what it means to be a looter, and feel the direct effects of...
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Mental Math Counts

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners use mental math. They describe reasonable and unreasonable sums and differences. Students use mental math to find the sums and differences of addition and subtraction facts at random. They solve addition and subtraction facts...
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1st Grade Problem Solvers

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate, represent and solve problems using number facts, operations, and their properties. They solve on-step addition and subtraction number sentences and word problems using concrete materials. Students construct...
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Attributes and Patterns with Buttons

For Teachers K - 1st
Students work with attribute buttons in order to sort, create, and analyze patterns. Students practice identifying patterns and verbalizing the sorting rules and patterns they used. Sample assessments and rubric are provided.
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Indentured Servants

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils read the article, "Misery." and take notes about reasons immigrants came to America, their physical treatment on the journey, living conditions when they arrived in America, and benefits at the conclusion of servitude. Students...
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Pluralism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze advantages and disadvantages of living in a plurlistic society. They work in groups, to identify the various groups (blacks, whites, Asians, and Coloureds) in the era of apartheid in South Africa by using primary and...
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Civil War

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss the causes of the Civil War and write a paragraph summarizing each identified event. In the computer lab, 5th graders create a PowerPoint presentation explaining events leading up to the Civil War. They use the...
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Measurement

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore a strategy for finding elapsed time by using a number line. They identify what elapsed time means. Students investigate a concrete visual representation of time to compute elapsed time. They read, " The Grouchy...
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A Method of Front-End Arithmetic

For Teachers 6th
Teach the class how to add using front-end addition. They are given a shopping list and use it to practice adding from the largest place value to the smallest. Computational math and shopping, what fun!
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French Revolution

For Teachers 6th - 10th
In this French Revolution study guide worksheet, students respond to 13 short answer questions. The questions correlate to assigned readings in a textbook.
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Party Time

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students design a budget to plan for a class party. For this problem solving lesson, students devise a budget with a limit of fifty dollars for a class party. Students discuss and estimate the amount of money needed for food and...
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The Mighty Oak

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars investigate types of trees. In this forestry lesson, students read the book The Mighty Oak and act out the story with a partner. Young scholars discuss the types of trees in the book and plant an oak tree on school grounds.
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The Art of Improvisation

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Students explore the work of 3 for All. In this performing arts lesson, students watch a video segment about the improvisation group 3 for All, study improvisation, and participate in their own improvisation routines.
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What Can We Do?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, 7th graders examine scenarios based on injustice. Students consider the action they would personally take in the situations by reflection through writing.