Interactive
Curated OER

The Form of the Present Perfect Tense

For Students 7th - 9th
In this present perfect tense activity, students change the infinitive form of the verb into the present perfect form in order to complete sentences.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Be and Have: Differences between French and English

For Students 6th - 8th
In this be/have worksheet, learners read about the differences between the 2 words in English and French, then fill in blanks in a paragraph with the correct form of "be" or "have got" in present tense.
Activity
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A Day in the Life of a Child in Accra, Ghana

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students list similarities and differences about their lives in comparison to the life of a child living in Accra, Ghana today. Students share what they think about the life of a child in Accra, Ghana.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigation 4 - Collision Zone

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study how forces of push and pull can change speed or direction.
Lesson Plan
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Trees and Their Parts

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students visit five learning stations to explore various aspects of trees. They look for tree names, match visual pictures to the written words of tree shapes, and observe the benefits of fencing and preserving new cut from wildlife.
Lesson Plan
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I'm Not Home Alone

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students view species of plants and animals in their native habitats. They design a classroom habitat and create a plan for raising the necessary funds to accomplish their project.
Lesson Plan
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Scary Scary....aaaaa!!!

For Teachers K - 1st
Pupils study the /a/ in both written and spoken word by reciting a tongue twister in which they exaggerate the /a/. Next, the make given words using letterboxes after the teacher models the technique, Next, they read "Pat's Jam" to a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mmm, Mmm, Good

For Teachers K - 1st
Pupils recognize the phoneme /m/. Through listening and matching activities, students discriminate the phoneme /m/ from other letters and phonemes. They associate /m/ with its letter representation and identify the phoneme in various...
Lesson Plan
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Birth of a Butterfly

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students demonstrate an understanding of insects and science as a whole and construct the life cycle of a butterfly using pasta. They first fold a piece of paper into four equal parts. In the upper left corner will be stage one (egg)....
Worksheet
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Present Perfect

For Students 8th - 9th
In this worksheet, students answer five short answer questions that require the proper use of present perfect tense. Next, they make required changes to fifteen sentences to place them present perfect tense. The next ten sentences...
Worksheet
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Online ESL Quizzes- Collective Nouns

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this online collective nouns worksheet, learners choose between two collective nouns to complete sentences. They complete 5 examples before attempting to get their score.
Worksheet
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Future Time: Vocabulary Review

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this future time vocabulary worksheet, students fill in blanks to complete short conversations, using phrases given at the top of the page. Appropriate for but not exclusive to ELL.
Lesson Plan
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Reintroduce /H/

For Teachers K
Students review the /h/ sound. In this phonics lesson, students practice the sound, opening their mouths and making sure "air comes out." Students say the sound when the teacher points to the letter among a set of 12.
Worksheet
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Math Maven's Mysteries

For Students 5th
In these story problem worksheets, 5th graders read the story problem of 'The Case of the Troublesome Triplets.' Students then use the information from the story to help them solve the problem. Students find the money left and figure out...
Lesson Plan
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Trees and Their Parts

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students research trees and their parts. In this forestry lesson, students participate in various learning stations to identify trees by matching the photographs of the tree to the correct name.
Worksheet
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Intermediate Sentence Completion 5

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this sentence completion learning exercise, students read the sentences and choose the best word to complete the sentence. Students complete 12 sentences.
Worksheet
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Verbs Vocabulary Exercise

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this word meanings worksheet, students how to use verbs in sentences. Students choose the correct word for each of the ten sentences and conjugate eight verbs.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: A House Is a House for Me

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students brainstorm and discuss the different types of materials used to build houses in various climates. Small models of houses are built and tested against different climates.
eBook
Just Books Read Aloud

Just Books Read Aloud: Mary Hoberman: A House Is a House for Me

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A video of the book "A House Is A House For Me", written by Mary Hoberman. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Napping House

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides a review of the book "The Napping House" by Don and Audrey Wood. It also features ideas for activities and a list of related books.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Who, Me? Biased?: Understanding Implicit Bias

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this interactive instructional activity, students explore the extent to which society (and they themselves) may discriminate based on factors they're not even aware of, implicit biases. Why haven't laws been enough to eliminate...
Activity
Repeat After Us

Repeat After Us: "Houses" So the Wise Men Tell Me

For Students 9th - 10th
A poem from Emily Dickinson, "'Houses'--So the Wise Men Tell Me--", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Scott Becker and can access a printable version of this piece.
Article
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Kids Health: Hey! A Flea Bit Me

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site is provided for by Kids Health. When we think of fleas, most people think about animals. Sometimes fleas are on people too. Generally, people come into contact with fleas because of their pets. The fleas come into the house on...
Handout
Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Patrick Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
Patrick Henry is known for being a steadfast patriot opposed to a strong centralized government. In 1765, Henry was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses. By the 1770s, Henry had emerged as one of the most radical leaders of the...