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Matisse Face Masterpiece

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students examine the painting Purple Robe and Woman with Hat by Matisse. They explore how he used bold strokes of color in the face of the woman. Students paint their partners' faces using the same techniques that were used by Matisse.
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The Post Office

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Post Office worksheet, students read a short text with information about the history of mail delivery in the United States. Students answer 4 multiple choice questions. Note: The word "congress" in question 2 is a proper noun and...
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Bobby's Big Birthday Party: Reading Comprehension

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a short story about a birthday party, then answer 6 multiple choice questions. Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Planets in our Solar System

For Teachers 3rd
A wonderfully designed, and very thorough lesson plan on the planets in our solar system. Designed for third graders, this lesson has learners use technology and multimedia tools to research, explore, and create information about the...
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Personal Spelling Words

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify challenging spelling words, as well as have the correct spellings at the tips of their fingers. It also allows the students to use several different aspects of technology that they will use many times throughout...
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The Three Bears

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders are comparing and contrasting two stories, The Three Bears and Abuelo and the Three Bears. The first story is the traditional fairy tale. The second one is a different version of the story with some Spanish words and phrases.
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Tommyknockers

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the folklore of Tommyknockers. They discuss why the Tommyknockers were important to miners. Students make a favorite snack of the Tommyknockers, Cornish pastries.
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Reading Comprehension: "The Play"

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a selection about a school play titled, "The Play," and then answer 5 multiple choice questions.
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Reading Comprehension: "The Hottest Day Ever"

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a short passage titled, "The Hottest Day Ever," then answer 5 multiple choice questions.
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Reel or Real?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Pupils compare and contrast a live versus an animated performance of the same title. They view and take notes during the animated version, take a field trip to observe the live version, and write an opinion on which performance is most...
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Puebla Patterned Pots

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine and discuss the characteristics of tin glazed earthenware pottery of Colonial Mexico. They design and create their own Talavera-style plate by applying the concept of radial symmetry.
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Literature Review

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers review for a literature exam by answering knowledge question, interpretation questions and judgement questions about a novel or story they have just read.
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A Photo Essay

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explain the purpose of a photo essay, sequence a series of events, and explain the format in creating a photo essay, which includes a caption for each picture. They complete a photo essay as a creative activity.
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The Little Red House

For Teachers K - 1st
Students develop the first developmental skill in Gross Motor Coordination, Fine Motor Coordination, Auditory, Language, and Visual areas using the story "The Little Red House."
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Four Kinds of Sentences - Fun Review

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders review for the Four Kinds of Sentences.
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Einstein Club

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders earn vocabulary lists from science and social studies lessons.
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Hyperbole

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars define the term hyperbole and determine when it is appropriate to use hyperboles in writing. They work in pairs to develop short stories and poems with examples of hyperboles.
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Imagery

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners listen to poetry and discuss the imagery. They write a creative poem demonstrating imagery. They write about imagery of a picture and visit a website to read poetry tips. They evaluate poetry using an evaluation form.
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Picture Frame

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students create their own picture frame. They use cardboard and macaroni for the frame. They put in the frame any picture they like from the class. They also make a stand for the frame.
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Rockin? Chalk (Integrating science - make own chalk)

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students use plaster of Paris, talc, and cornstarch to create their own chalk. They hypothesize what mixture of ingredients produce the "best" chalk. Students discuss what they think are the characteristics of the "best" chalk.
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Photosynthesis and Cell Respiration

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders participate in scientific inquires regarding the concepts of photosynthesis and cell respiration. In this photosynthesis and cell respiration instructional activity, 5th graders describe the process of photosynthesis with...
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Space Shuttles in Space

For Teachers K - 5th
Students use a pencil and paper to practice drawing their own space shuttle doodle. Using new directions, they draw another doodle in which they are allowed to add elements that were not allowed in the first drawing. They paint a space...
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Family Responsibility and Commitment

For Teachers K - 9th
Students are introduced to Picasso and how he created Baboon and Young, and interpret the expressive content of the work. They discuss and define what a family unit consists of, and form conclusions of their own. Students identify and...
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Autumn: Reading Comprehension

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a selection titled "Autumn" and respond to 4 multiple choice questions regarding the selection.

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