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Verb Tenses Exercises

For Students 4th - 5th
In this interactive grammar worksheet, students complete the 16 given sentences with the appropriate active or passive tense.
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Sound Effects

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students listen carefully so they can say their "part" during a reading of a Cinderella story. In this listening and speaking lesson, students saying their "part" on cue during a reading of a familiar story. They actively listen to the...
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Plurals

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this plural worksheet, students complete activities to help them learn to spell and recognize plural words. Students complete 6 activities.
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Let's Clean Up Our Act and the Earth!

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students complete activities that help clean up the Earth and protect the environment. In this Earth protection lesson, students go outside and listen to the environment. Students discuss their observations and their role in protecting...
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The Voice of Dreams

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore, analyze and study novel reflections on the American dream that the United States has held the promise of unlimited possibilities. They describe the concept of the American dream, listen to and record real stories of...
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Computer Activities: Countries of the World

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students research a country. In this research and computers lesson, students select a country and research various aspects about it including the capital city, the flag and fun facts. Students create slides about their country and then...
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Research Activity: Grades 10-12

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discuss the war in Iraq, Adam Michnik's essay "We, the Traitors," and the notion that we bear a collective responsibility to rise up against oppression, within a modern geo-political context. They each write a research report on...
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Further Activities with Language

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers chose a favorite passage from a Shakespeare play. They write a letter from one character to another in a novel they have just read. They take a scene from a movie and write it in Shakespearean language.
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Diverse Voices -African American Ventures

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore acts of kindness through the eyes of the black community. In this philanthropy lesson, students understand that even under inhumane circumstances, people can perform for the common good. Students relate to their good...
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New Voices for African Americans

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study Malcolm X and black power. In this African American activity, 11th graders write a journal entry about black power and create a timeline of the events during the civil right movement.
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Editing and Proofreading

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This task is best utilized after a rough draft revision is completed. Writers pair-up and identify when the author uses the passive voice, clichés, and wordiness.  Basic examples for the revision points are provided for the...
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Writing An Article

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young writers compose an article on the benefits of healthy eating. They are coached on how to use the passive voice in their writing. On the whiteboard, they brainstorm ideas of why healthy eating is important, then use those ideas to...
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Active Reading: Finding a Conversation Voice

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars practice reading for comprehension and understanding. In groups, students read, out loud, using a conversation voice. They predict and discuss the story as it unfolds.
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One Song, Many Voices

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars discuss the purpose and meaning of the song "One Song, Many Voices" and how the music expresses the composer's message. Students sing, conduct, and analyze two different songs during the lesson in a choir setting. This...
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Voices From Your Heart

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners create individual representations of Chinese calligraphy symbols in this cross-curricular lesson for the elementary Language Arts or Art classroom. One enrichment activity is included.
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Bible Activities-- John 18:33-37

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this Bible worksheet, students study the story and lessons in John 18:33-37(kingdom not in this world). Students complete activities on 7 pages including crosswords, codes, coloring, mazes, and word search.
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff Activity Card

For Students Pre-K - K
In this reading activity, students respond to the book The Three Billy Goats Gruff by completing an activity at home with a parent. Students cut out the 2 characters and staple them to a straw. Students act out the story with a parent...
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The Grapes of Wrath: Voices from the Great Depression

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research the Great Depression. In this Great Depression instructional activity, students analyze primary sources to develop an understanding of the plight of migrant farm workers during the Great Depression as they read...
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The Voice of Voting: How do We Judge Design

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students examine various methods of judging popular culture and compare them to the judging of the People's Design Award. In this popular culture and design lesson, students research different ways of voting in popular culture, beginning...
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The Attack On Pearl Harbor: December 7, 1941

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Pearl Harbor worksheet, students read about what happened on December 7th, 1941, read Roosevelt's speech in response, and complete activities in the passive voice about what they read. Students write the past participle of 10...
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Primary History Ancient Greeks Extension Activity: Arts and Theatre

For Students 5th - 10th
In this primary history worksheet, students sharpen their research skills as they study the arts and theatre of ancient Greeks. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete
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Worksheet 4: Vocabulary Review

For Students 3rd - Higher Ed
Using this vocabulary practice sheet, learners identify the verb to use in the context and change it to its correct form. The 8 question activity requires some thought and helps students develop critical thinking and vocabulary...
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Preschool Lesson: Guinea Pigs

For Teachers Pre-K - K
In this Guinea Pig themed lesson, students hear the story, Guinea Pigs Add UP! and then engage in several themed learning activities. Each activity fosters skills in letter/number recognition, art, math or writing.  
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Who Has the Greatest Voice?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify the impact that interest groups, scientists, government health organizations and legislators have on health issues in the United States. They explain the role of the committee hearing in the lawmaking process....

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