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Facing War

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students visit two sites about World War II. These sites show how war can impact a nation and how people have coped with life during years of war. Particular attention is paid to how the media covers the current war in Iraq.
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Waterdrops

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this environment worksheet, learners read an article about water drops and the nature center. They pretend that they are going to a nature center and write what they would hope see there. Students also identify living things and...
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Memorial Day

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this Memorial Day activity worksheet, students use the 18 clues to identify the words missing in order to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Understanding Fair Trade

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the idea that anyone who works hard makes a lot of money. In this cocoa farming lesson, 4th graders understand the processes involved in cocoa farming and the profits gained by doing it.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: The Constitutional Battleground

For Students 8th - 12th
For this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about the Supreme Court and Constitutional issues and respond to 5 talking point questions.
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The Harlem Renaissance

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The Harlem Renaissance inspired a group of writers, musicians, and artists whose influence is still seen today.
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Adding and Subtracting for President's Day

For Students 3rd
In this adding and subtracting for President's Day worksheet, 3rd graders use the example to find a president's birthday on the calendar.
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Just and Only Exercise

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this just and only worksheet, learners fill in the blanks to sentences with the word just or only. Students complete 14 sentences and write 4 sentences on their own.
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Problem Solving Using Algebraic Equations

For Students 8th - 10th
In this problem solving learning exercise, students are presented with how four numbers are related and then asked to solve for these four numbers.  The solution, using algebraic equations, is provided.
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Ary Endings

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this word endings activity, students complete three activities for words that end in "-ary." Students complete a word chart, sentences, and a word search.
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Solving Equations with Fractional Coefficients

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve equations with fractions. They solve equations with decimals as well. There are 17 questions with an answer key. 
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Calendar Questions

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this calendar reading worksheet, students will use a January 2006 calendar (provided) to complete 12 short answer questions.
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December Holidays Vocabulary Maze

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this holiday vocabulary worksheet, students answer the clues and look for the answer in the maze. Students answer 15 different clues about the holidays.
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State v. Russell, Minnesota Supreme Court

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the impact of court decisions. For this Minnesota Supreme Court lesson, students read the State v. Russell case study regarding cocaine drug use. Students take notes on the case and respond to discussion questions...
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General MacArthur's Favorite Number Game

For Students 9th - 11th
For this secondary mathematics worksheet, students examine the algebra behind the solution of General MacArthur’s favorite mathematics trick. The one page worksheet contains one problem with the solution.   
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Kente Cloth

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students attempt to research the history of using the kente cloth for its cultural purposes. They comment in discussion about the highly visual appeal of the cloths while going through the process of creating their own. The importance of...
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Weiner Dog Races

For Students 4th - 8th
In this sentence completion worksheet, students complete the sentences about weiner dogs with the appropriate words. Students complete 25 sentences.
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Coins: Historic Documents and Policy Statements

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students research the importance and meaning of honoring historic documents and policy statements on coins. They consult available texts and bookmarked Internet sites and share their findings with the class. They create a poster that...
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Deserts Crossword

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geography crossword puzzle, students answer twenty-one questions about deserts. Among the topics are plants, animals, and terrain.
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Weather & Climate

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders differentiate weather and climate. In this earth science lesson, 6th graders complete a KWL chart about the two. They complete a worksheet by identifying whether a certain statement describes weather or climate.
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Magellan

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students identify the route of Magellan's voyage. In this map skills lesson, students use a globe to identify various coordinates where Magellan traveled.
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Using e-mail to Communicate with Students in an Inner City; Celebrating Diversity through a Penpal Program

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students communicate with students at another school through e-mail to help them become better acquainted with using a PC and e-mail. In the second lesson plan, the same type of method is used to explore diversity among communities.
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Advertisements

For Students 4th
In this advertisements worksheet, 4th graders analyze and evaluate several advertisements for caring for cats and then design a poster that advertises the importance of a balanced diet for puppies and dogs.
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December Holidays Spelling

For Students 5th - 6th
In this December holidays spelling learning exercise, students read 15 clues, then fill in missing letters to spell December holiday words. A reference web site is given for additional activities.