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The Berlin Blockade

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
The Berlin Blockade may not take up as much space in the history books as other events of the Cold War, but for the citizens of west Berlin in 1948—and the events to follow between the Soviet Union and the United Stattes—those 318 days...
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American Museum of Natural History

DNA Detective

For Students 6th - 12th
DNA is like the fingerprint of genetics. A quick lesson introduces the topic of DNA sequences with a mystery about an endangered species. The lesson shows how DNA extraction, replication, and sequencing often provide undeniable evidence...
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American Museum of Natural History

DNA Detective

For Students 6th - 12th
Match up the DNA code. Pupils read the website from the American Museum of Natural History about how DNA can determine whether a skin is from a particular type of reptile. Using the same technique, learners match up products with the...
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Three Canadian Cities

For Students 6th - 7th
In this three Canadian cities worksheet, students read information about Vancouver, Quebec City, and Toronto and complete a paragraph from the information they learned. Students then write about a city in their country using given...
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The Beagle Brigade

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop an understanding of animal behaviors through reading a case study about detector beagles. They explore the interaction of innate abilities and learned behaviors.
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Don't Flick Your Bic!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the ban on lighters and how it is being enforced and interview community members who smoke, especially travelers who have or might be stopped for carrying lighters. Students then write an opinion piece about the situation.
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Explore Addition and Subtraction of Decimals

For Students 4th - 5th
Exploring problem solving involving the addition and subtraction of decimals can be done with word problems. In this worksheet on decimals, learners add and subtract distances measured in miles and expressed as decimals. This worksheet...
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Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Ratios

For Students 11th
In this ratios learning exercise, 11th graders solve and complete 8 various types of problems. First, they read each problems and draw a sketch for each. Then, students write a trigonometric ratio for each problem and round any decimal...
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Prepositions of Place Exercise

For Students 5th - 10th
Can you name prepositions of place? Using the words in, at, on, or to, learners complete 17 sentences. They also write a few sentences of their own. An answer key is included. 
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Non-defining relative clauses

For Students 4th - 6th
Online, interactive resources provide a quick way to assess your learners. This resource contains 20 multiple choice questions about non-defining relative clauses. Learners will look at the words who, where, and which. 
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How to Read a Topographic Map

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the use of topographic maps.
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Forces, Controls And Aircraft Systems

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners are introduced to the physics of flight through video and PowerPoint presentations. They construct and fly model gliders and compete for height, distance, time, etc.
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A Tale of Two Wetlands

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students observe 2 separate wetlands (following downloadable worksheets) and record 10 similarities and 10 differences between them. Then they present their recommendations to the class who roleplay the government's wetland conservation...
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Meteorology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research and produce an oral history that reflects the importance of meterologists in the lives of people in their community.
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AEDs Could Save Students' Lives

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate whether or not there is an automated electronic defibrillator at school and if the administration or athletic department has heard about the bill that allows them to apply for funds. Students conduct interviews,...
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Small Pox Scare Wks 1-2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners identify basic similarities and differences between B- and T-lymphocytes, stressing function, location, and role. They complete a worksheet that requires them to apply knowledge about ELISA and antibodies.
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Travel to Europe

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students work in small groups to plan an imaginary trip to Europe, including Germany. They research travel routes, prices and popular sights of each destination. Students assemble a booklet describing their itinerary, budget, packing...
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Here Today. . .Gone Tomorrow

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students observe that there are threatened and endangered bird species in Illinois, why they have been given this status and how it relates to endangered species on a worldwide basis. they participate in the Project WILD "Oh, Deer" or...
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Places Around the Neighborhood

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Where would go to catch a plane? To send a letter? To get some money? English language learners first identify places around the neighborhood and then use these words to complete a crossword puzzle. An answer key is provided.
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Present Time and Past Time

For Students 4th - 5th
Assess your English language learners and their ability to distinguish between present tense and past tense. Thirty multiple-choice questions are provided here, and learners must choose the correct verb conjugation. 
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Present Time and Past Time

For Students 5th - 7th
Review past and present tense, and then give your class this worksheet to assess their current knowledge. There are 30 sentences to complete, and the sentences all deal with present and past tenses.
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Lord of the Flies: Chapter 1 Reading and Study Guide

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this comprehension check worksheet, learners define 13 vocabulary words, define 5 literary terms, and respond to 23 short answer questions pertaining to chapter 1 of The Lord of the Flies in order to help them better understand the...
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Past Time Words Quiz 4A

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
Cut this worksheet in two to have two short quizzes for your class. Either use this as a PDN (Please Do Now) at the beginning of class, or use it as a formal assessment. Each half-sheet provides the learner with 11 sentences to conjugate...
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Who/Whom Usage Practice

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this who and whom practice worksheet, students read an informative lesson plan. Students then respond to 10 questions that require them to use who and whom appropriately.

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