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The Rainforest

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate the five different layers of the rainforest. They conduct research to find details pertaining to the animals and the interactions of the existing food chain in each layer of the forest. Students construct a...
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Key Pals

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders analyze the proper form of friendly letters and write emails to a key pal. In this friendly letters and email lesson, 2nd graders discuss sending friendly letters and view examples of the letter format. Students then...
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Women and Sports

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students brainstorm famous female athletes and the sports they are related to using Inspiration software. After brainstorming, they either interview three females of different age categories to determine their view of a female athlete...
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Reflecting On The Past, Looking Towaards The Future

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the formation of a multimedia presentation to create a documentary of a middle school. They take photographs with a digital camera and use computer software to create a school project.
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We Are Super-Duper!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the concept that each person is unique, special and valuable and assess how to express that concept with positive attitudes through role play, music and art. They email a friend or family member a special message with a...
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What Does It Mean to Give Your Time?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and consider what it means to sacrifice time and effort in helping others. Then they decide areas where their help may be needed, and pursue this area in the local community. Students also search the World Wide Web to...
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Benjamin Franklin

For Students 4th - 7th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read the passage titled Benjamin Franklin. They then answer the 10 questions pertaining to the passage.
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Sentence Structure Worksheet-Subjects

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this worksheet on subjects of sentences, students circle subjects and insert correct punctuation in sentences. Students then write a list of nouns in "their notebook" to practice spelling them and to build an English dictionary.
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Analyzing the Candidates in the 2008 Presidential Election

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the 2008 presidential candidates and the required process for becoming an American presidential candidate. The class discusses both the process and the candidates, and some of the reasons someone might want to run...
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Computer Repair and Recycle

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students disassemble and rebuild computers. In this computer hardware lesson, students learn to refurbish computers, then donate the rebuilt computers in their community.
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Dyed Flower Garden

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars create a dyed flower garden. In this art lesson plan, students read the book Tiny Seed and cut flowers out of tissue paper to create a paper flower garden.
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Developing Tactile Skills

For Teachers K
Students use their tactile abilities to determine items. In this tactile lesson, the teacher gathers small, recognizable items and places them in a box. The teacher reviews the items with the class. The students take turns reaching in...
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Waste Not, Want Not

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils determine what materials are able to be recycled. In this environment protection instructional activity, students read The Three R's: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle and discuss landfills. They are given an item to decide if it can be...
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Tolerance Through My Eyes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore multiculturalism. In this visual arts instructional activity, students consider how visual arts may provide service opportunities and create artistic pieces inspired by service.
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Fractions to Percent

For Students 6th
In this fraction worksheet, 6th graders change fractions to percent. Students complete 10 matching questions connecting the given fraction to its correct percentage amount.
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Macbeth Madness

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students participate in various social studies activities in correlation to William Shakespeare's Macbeth. In this Macbeth lesson, students study maps of Scotland, England, and Norway to identify locations mentioned in Macbeth. Students...
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Ideal Performance

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze the art of theatrical costumes and modern art designs. In this art analysis lesson, students compare two different designs for theatrical costumes by artists Oskar Schlemmer and El Lissitzky. Students complete image...
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Phrasal Verbs

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this phrasal verbs worksheet, students check their understanding of phrasal verbs by choosing the best ending for each sentence.
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Slang Quiz: Shortened Words 2

For Students 6th - 7th
In this slang quiz learning exercise, learners read the example phrases containing shortened words used as slang. Students select the best answer to complete the 10 online exercises.
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students factor trinomials and quadratics. In this algebra lesson, students solve quadratics when the leading coefficient is one. They use a special factoring pattern to solve the trinomial.
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Metalloids

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils discuss metalloids, their use as semiconductors, and their impact on the computer industry. They work in groups to create a visual timeline showing the evolution of the computer.
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Introduction to Archaeology

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students view a PowerPoint presentation called, Archaeological Terms then discuss the job of an archaeologist and new vocabulary. They view the teacher made "artifact grid" and photograph the grid from different angles. They work in...
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Creating Circle Graphs using Excel

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders evaluate data from a circle graph that compares time spent on various activities. They use the computer to manipulate their own data as they compare, examine, create and evaluate data using circle graphs.
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Holes, by Louis Sachar

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, written expression to write in journals as reading "Holes" by Louis Sachar. Some days are set aside for tests and/or food tasting.