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A Guide (on the Side) to Physics
Learners engage in a instructional activity that is concerned with the concepts related to the study of Physics. They participate in class discussion and list common misconceptions of Physics. Students write and discuss the problem of...
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X Is For Wonderment
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the "X" chromosome and how ti is part of genetics with the use of Punnett squares. They use this tool in order to predict future genetic outcomes while focusing upon specific questions.
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Reptile Crossword
In this science and language arts worksheet, students complete a 38 word crossword puzzle about reptiles. There is no word bank for this puzzle which has colorful graphics.
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Fire, Rock and Water Volcanoes!
Students participate in a demonstration that helps them visualize mudflows and how they move. In this exploratory lesson students simulate a mudflow and create an avalanche.
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Financial Crisis Glossary
Secondary learners explore the background and vocabulary surrounding US and global economic crises. Originally, the lesson was written to address the 2008 economy, but the material and information is easily adaptable to today's economy....
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Word Search: Grade One 3
For this vocabulary word search worksheet, 1st graders find the words in the word bank which are written from left to right. Students find 15 words.
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Grade Two (Grade 2) Word List 2: Word Search
In this second grade spelling word search worksheet, 2nd graders locate and identify 15 spelling words in the word bank within the word search puzzle.
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Ad Targeting and Techniques
Students explore advertising techniques. For this advertising lesson, students discuss what a target audience is. They brainstorm what products might be targeted toward them and other target audiences such as their parents. Students also...
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Phonics: Long O Spelling Patterns
Second graders review the spelling of words with the long O sound. In this phonics activity, 2nd graders brainstorm words with the long O sound, gain exposure to common long O spelling patterns and sort long O words based upon the...
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Oh No! Oil Spills
Students discover the threats of an oil spill. In this ecological awareness lesson, students examine the effects of oil spills on animals and our oceans. Students get simulated oil on themselves and discover ways to clean it up.
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Geography at Home: Buildings We See Around Us
Students explore architecture. In this architecture lesson, students examine photographs of buildings in their communities. Students collaborate to discuss their observations regarding the buildings. Students record their observations in...
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Painting a Neighborhood
Students explore the concept of neighborhoods and identify primary and secondary colors. For this colors and community lesson, students read the book Harold and the Purple Crayon and then discuss the concept of a neighborhood. Students...
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How do rice farmers make good use of the land they use for planting rice?
Second graders discuss how farmers grow rice. In this rice growing activity, 2nd graders see the optimal condition for land in order to grow rice. They experiment with clay and garden soil to see which holds water better.
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Rights for Indigenous People
Students consider how to fight poverty. In this global issues lesson, students define indigenous communities and participate in an activity that requires them to allocate funds to end poverty among the indigenous in Papua New Guinea.
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Dream Catcher
Seventh graders discover the purpose of dream catchers. In this Native American customs lesson, 7th graders read stories that feature dream catchers, discuss their significance, and then create their own.
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The 1932 Election: A Turning Point in History
Students discuss the presidential election in 1932. For this U.S. history lesson, students compare and contrast the differences between the Hoover administration and the administration of FDR. Students work in groups and present the...
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Simile And Metaphor
Students engage in a lesson about metaphor and simile while using them in different contexts. They are asked to share some samples that are designed by them to other members of the class. Students practice writing them with the help of...
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Looking for Clues
Young scholars infer the cause of a shipwreck based upon information about artifacts found in the wreck. In this marine archeology lesson, students use an inventory list to infer the cause of a shipwreck. Young scholars discuss the...
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It Takes a Village
Learners consider the contributions of the African Medical and Research Foundation (Amref). In this current events lesson plan, students research the listed Web sites that include information about Uganda's education, relief, and social...
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Hitting the Roof
Students examine the state of the British housing market. For this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to study Gordon Brown's plan for eco-towns, how to borrow money to buy homes, and what the home prices are in...
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Making a Grocery List
Students make a list and decode words that are related to grocery shopping. In this grocery shopping lesson plan, students discuss what you do at the grocery store.
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ABC's Of Figuring Interest
Students participate in a lesson of figuring interest. This is done in order to strengthen number calculation skills while computing the interest when buying different things. This done in conjunction with using credit to make purchases...
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Americas Idols
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of American Idol and the controversy that surrounds the broadcast. They conduct research using a variety of resources and write paragraphs that state opinions about the...
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Letter D Word Search and Printing Practice
In this letter D word search worksheet, students analyze 10 words in a word bank that begin with letter Dd. Students find these in a word search. Students then trace examples of upper and lower case Zaner-Bloser letter Dd.