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Assignment #5 Sci-Fi Analysis
Class members select a science fiction novel for independent study. To verify they have completed the reading, they write a summary, a critique, and an outline of the plot for a sequel or prequel. They then deliver a five-minute speech,...
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ESL: Beginning Vocabulary Matching
Beginning English Learners match 10 line-drawn pictures of basic nouns with their names, such as kite, airplane, goat, and igloo. Indefinite articles are included, so this exercise also provides reinforcement for the a/an rule.
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Plant Life
Looking for a guide to pair with non-fiction concept books? Intended to go with science-based leveled text mentioned in the resource, a unit allows for the study of plant life while enhancing academic vocabulary, language skills, and...
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Boolean Algebra is Elementary
See how Boolean algebra relates to video games with a lesson that teaches young scholars how to use Boolean algebra to create rules for a virtual world. They test the rule base for consistency in groups.
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Analysis of Lobster Claw Function. An Exercise in Biomechanics
Students observe two chelae. They write three differences they observe in their notebooks. Students suggest a hypothesis which would explain these differences. They dissect the chela. Students analyze the lobster claw as a mechanical lever.
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Simple Machines
Students demonstrate an understanding of how simple machines work. They show how various forces affect movement and advantages of them. They also design a compund machine. Students decide which level of questions they want to do and...
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ESL Matching- Prepositions- The Basics
In this ESL prepositions matching activity, students match a clip art picture of a soccer ball in different positions in relation to a box. They match the picture to the word that best describes the ball's position such as over, under,...
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What's In A Name
Second graders write a paragraph about their findings on what their name represents. In this writing lesson plan, 2nd graders will research their name and why they were named that. They will draw a picture that represents them along with...
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Community Journals
Students visit a multimedia online journal as a model for their research and journal about their own communities. They examine writing for themselves and writing for an audience as they study the community and present it in more than one...
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The Oregon Trail
Middle schoolers discuss migration and reasons people came across the Oregon trail. Students create a time line of important events along the Oregon trail. A Historical Time Line is included for student use. Middle schoolers work in...
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Searching For The American Dream
Ninth graders explore the meaning of the American dream and how it has been explained in various forms. After reading various immigrant accounts, 9th graders use poetry and writing to explain how different cultures view the American...
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Earthworm Bridge
Fourth graders complete analysis experiments for decomposers and their adaptable traits. For this decomposers lesson, 4th graders test worm behavior to light, sound, warmth, touch, and moisture. Students work in groups to analyze the...
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My Family
In this ESL family worksheet, students will focus on basic vocabulary development of family members. Students will complete 8 matching questions, by looking at the pictures in one column and matching them with the correct terminology and...
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Animal Matching
In this ESL animal vocabulary worksheet, students will focus on basic vocabulary development of animal names. Students will complete 5 matching questions, by looking at the pictures in one column and matching them with the correct...
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Clothing
In this ESL clothing vocabulary worksheet, students will focus on basic vocabulary development of clothing names. Students will complete 6 matching questions, by looking at the pictures in one column and matching them with the correct...
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Fruit Matching
In this ESL fruit vocabulary worksheet, students will focus on basic vocabulary development using names of fruits. Students will complete 10 matching questions, by looking at the pictures in one column and matching them with the correct...
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Clothing
For this ESL clothing vocabulary worksheet, students will focus on basic vocabulary development using names of clothing. Students will complete 10 matching questions, by looking at the pictures in one column and matching them with the...
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Rooms in the House
In this ESL home vocabulary worksheet, students will focus on basic vocabulary development pertaining to rooms in a house. Students will complete 6 matching questions, by looking at the pictures in one column and matching them with the...
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Objects in a House
In this ESL objects in a house worksheet, students will focus on basic vocabulary development pertaining to objects found in a house. Students will complete 6 matching questions, by looking at the pictures in one column and matching them...
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Bullying
For this ESL vocabulary worksheet , students will focus on basic vocabulary development with words pertaining to bullying. Students will complete 10 matching questions, by looking at the pictures in one column and matching them with the...
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Food Matching
For this ESL food vocabulary worksheet, students will focus on basic vocabulary development with words pertaining to the names of different foods. Students will complete 9 matching questions, by looking at the pictures in one column and...
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Conducting Research
Fourth graders write informational research reports. They are given a worksheet on conducting research. Students are told that they are going to write a research report about trains. They review the list of trains and discuss how each...
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Understanding Filtration
Students discuss the work "Filter." They list types of filters they know about and look at both clean and used filters. Students speculate on how a filter might be important to a fish. They listen to the instructor tell them about...
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A Lesson in Chaos for Middle School Students
Middle schoolers create a chaotic system. They display a basic knowledge of the system and are able to recognize it. The students form a hypothesis about a chaotic system and theorize the cause and effect.