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The Cuban Missile Crisis-Three Perspectives

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the viewpoints of the major players in the Cuban Missile Crisis. In groups, they research the topic and organize the information into a presentation. They evaluate the decisions made at the time. They also discover the...
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Word Problems Homework

For Students 4th - 6th
In this word problem instructional activity, learners will complete 4 multi-step word problems. The word problems involve critical thinking skills and various problem solving methods.
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Perimeter, Area or Volume?

For Students 5th
In this perimeter, area and volume worksheet, 5th graders solve 6 word problems, then tell whether they found perimeter, area or volume.
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Napier's Rods

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young mathematicians explore the concept of multiplication using Napier's Rods. They use Popsicle sticks to create a 3D model of Napier's Rods. Pupils multiply multiple digit numbers using Napier's Rods.
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Bone Density Challenge Introduction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Can you use X-rays to measure bone mineral density? This is the essential question that learners must answer in the first installment of a seven-part series. They brainstorm ideas about necessary background information and what they...
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Photo Synthesis and Transpiration

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students germinate pea seeds and plant the seeds. They experiment with different amounts of light and darkness on the plant growth.
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Informal Amendment

For Students 10th - 12th
Informal Constitutional amendments are the focus of this review worksheet, which covers the circumstances and methods by which Congress may informally amend the Constitution. The format of this worksheet would lend well to a homework...
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Nouns Used as Interrupters Review

For Students 6th - 8th
Need to assess your pupils’ understanding of noun phrases used as appositives, as direct address, or as parenthetical phrases? Use this two-page worksheet to determine their level of mastery of these terms and their punctuation. Your...
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Putting a Spin on Current Events

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discover propaganda.  In this Greek mythology lesson, students discuss meanings of ancient art work with their class.  Middle schoolers investigate the dishonesty behind propaganda.  
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Inequalities and Measures of Central Tendency

For Students 9th - 11th
In this inequality and measures of central tendency worksheet, students solve and graph linear inequalities. They organize given data to identify the mean, mode and range. Students interpret box-and-whisker plots. This three-page...
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Stories from Africa

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners discuss the size of adult African elephants after a demonstration on their height. They try to guess the animal of discussion based on clues given about their size and characteristics. As a class, they try to identify other...
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Prescription for Trouble

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars consider the risks of the over-the-counter (OTC) drug use. For this personal health lesson, students watch "Prescription for Trouble," and discuss illegal use of drugs. Young scholars complete a survey about OTC and...
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A Healthy Diet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine their own fast food habits and discuss the poor nutritional value of this type of food. They read nutritional labels on popular packaged foods. They analyze the risks of a diet high in fat and sodium versus a well...
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Election Time: Presidents and Prime Ministers

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
November is a great month to learn about elections, and explore the jobs of the president and prime minister.
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Classification

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners investigate how different types of food can be classified then counted. In this sorting, arranging, and classifying lesson plan, students explore how to group foods based on commonalities. Learners are asked four questions which...
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Constitutions and Mindmap of Government

For Students 6th - 8th
In this European Union studies instructional activity, students examine governments in the United Kingdom and other European nations as they respond to 10 short answer questions and complete a graphic organizer.
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Putting a Spin on Current Events

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the artistic value of propaganda. In this visual arts lesson, students analyze antique artistic pieces for their political agenda perpetuation. High schoolers discuss propaganda techniques of the past to today...
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Early European Explorers Map

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create an explorer's map. In this explorers instructional activity students use a map of the world as reference to draw their own map of Europe, North America, Central America, and the Caribbean Islands. The students use...
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Who Is Who? What Do They Do?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create rhymes in order to remember the names of representatives and executives in our government at the state level.
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Kitchen Work Centers - Level II

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders apply the skills of kitchen equipment and management.
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Citizenship Worksheet 3 - How the Government Works

For Students 8th - 9th
In this government and citizenship worksheet, students learn the duties and responsibilities of the three branches of government and the system of checks and balances.
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Freckle Juice- Lesson 3

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read and respond to a chapter in a book.  For this vocabulary and reading comprehension lesson, students preview and predict chapter 3 of Freckle Juice, define new vocabulary words, read chapter 3 and complete a vocabulary...
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Health Education: An Integrated Approach

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders advocate to others the dangers associated with excessive sun exposure. In this health lesson plan, 2nd graders participate in an experiment in order to identify methods for protecting themselves from the sun.
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Are You an Animal Safety Sleuth?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine household hazards for pets. In this animal welfare lesson, students participate in 3 activities regarding the safety of their pets in their homes.