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Hershey Chocolate Fractions
In order for students to acquire knowledge about math concepts, and in particular fractions, they need concrete ways to practice an abstract concept.¿¿¿ Using Hershey bars builds on prior knowledge as most students have probably...
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Using Numbers
In this math and language arts worksheet, students solve 5 -part math problems which are written in word form. These simple math problems need to have their answers expressed in word form as well. Example: Ten plus two, add fifteen, add...
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Amusement Park Basic Word Problems
In this basic math word problem worksheet, students practice their math skills as they solve 4 word problems that require them to add and subtract.
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Basic Budgeting
Students create a personal budget. In this creating a personal budget lesson plan, students create a list of 3 necessary things they need to survive. Students rank these things in order of importance and determine their...
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Lead Awareness: What Everyone Needs to Know
Students are provided with a general overview of the issues around lead poisoning in order to become more aware of the danger and effects it has on the human body, as well as how to treat and prevent the disease. They explore basic laws...
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Basic Word Problems
In this basic word problems worksheet, 6th graders solve 5 different types of word problems based on information described in each problem. First, they determine the number of books needed to read. Then, students determine the total...
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Basic HTML
Young scholars work with basic HTML elements to build a better knowledge of web page construction. They write a simple web page using HTML elements.
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Why do we need a Government
Students explore some of the ideas of major importance to the Founders, why we need a government, and how the Founders believed governments should be created and what they should do. They think of a right that all people should have and...
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Learning the basic intervals
Students, while in the computer lab, practice improving their harmonic dictation by using the computer program Auralia. They stress mastery of melodic dictation to the ear and listen the Beatles song "Let it Be," containing a basic chord...
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Identifying Basic Parts of the Computer
Young scholars identify the basic parts of a computer and discuss the function of each part. They observe a PowerPoint presentation which explores the correct names and function of the computer parts and their devices. Students...
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Word Problem Basics Worksheet
In this word problem basics instructional activity, students read short sentences using the given clues to determine the answers to consecutive integers. Students examine terms dealing with odd integers, even integers and sum. These...
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Email Basics
Learners identify the basic elements of an email note. They visit given websites to determine how email works. Students define junk email and discuss strategies for handling unsolicited messages. They discuss email safety rules
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Basic First Aid
Students listen to basic first aid information. In this first aid lesson, students discuss CPR, Choking, Severe Bleeding, and Shock. They research the steps and how they can help in an emergency situation.
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Basic Subordinating Conjunctions
In this basic subordinating conjuctions worksheet, students read the explanations and examples of conjunctions, then interactively complete 14 sentences by selecting the correct word with immediate online feedback.
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Who Needs a Dress Code?
Pupils create a poster showing examples of appropriate and inappropriate student grooming and attire. They write comments explaining the need for each rule.
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What Would You Take to Sea? Instructions for Teachers
Students, who are teachers, discover the hazards facing sailors hundreds of years ago as they prepare a activity to use in their classroom. They examine what each group of students will investigate, and how the findings will be discussed.
Wells Fargo
Hands on Banking
Encourage middle schoolers to be proficient and knowledgeable in the economic world with a series of personal finance lessons. Focusing on banking, credit, budgets, and investing, the activities guide learners through financial...
BBC
Getting Online One Click at a Time
The Internet is a vast and fascinating place to be, but you have to know how to get there first! Use a helpful guide to become computer savvy in no time. It covers computer basics such as keyboarding and hardware, and goes into e-mail,...
Federal Reserve Bank
Monster Musical Chairs and Scarcity
Why can't we have everything we want? Youngsters are introduced to the concept of scarcity through a game of musical chairs and by discussing what it takes to satisfy our wants.
Health Smart Virginia
Mental Health PowerPoint and Notes
A 15-slide presentation summarizes key concepts from the Mental Health unit designed for freshmen. Viewers record the information on the provided worksheets. The notes prepare learners for a game of jeopardy.
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First Aid
First aid is a skill anyone can and should learn. Give kids a good set of life skills such as tending to small wounds, bleeding, sprains, or insect stings. Slides provide text to reinforce each major first aid skill. Tip: You need a...
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Search Engines
Introduce search engines with an activity that models how search engines work and the different algorithms they employ. Working in groups, class members then build search queries to demonstrate the knowledge learned.
Biology Junction
Introduction to the Plant Kingdom
Plants provide humans with food, shelter, and medications. Scholars gain a better appreciation for plants after learning their functions, divisions, and early ancestors. Each sub-topic includes slides highlighting vocabulary and...
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“The Story of an Hour” Extension Activities: Teacher’s Guide and Notes
Enhance and extend instruction of "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin with one or all of these ideas. You might want to cover characterization and summary, or improve understanding of context clues and irony. You can cover any...