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Trade -- Lesson Plan on the Theory of Comparative Advantage

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine the theory of comparative advantage. They read an article about globalization and trading to answer questions promoted by the teacher. They develop their own examples of comparative advantage.
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The Battle for New Orleans

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Battle for New Orleans worksheet, students read a 3 page article on the battle and then answer 10 true or false statements referring to the article.
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Language Arts: Sentence Variety and Fluency

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners are able to identify, create, and evaluate three kinds of sentences: simple, compound, and complex. They are able identify the purpose of various sentence types: declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory, and...
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Oral Presentation Rubric

For Students 8th - 10th
In this oral presentation rubric worksheet, students determine their progress and ability to present a topic clearly and concisely in class based on awareness of audience, strength of material, and delivery.
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Captain Cook in Hawaii

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students research Captain Cook and why he died and create a radio program script of the announcement of his death. In this Captain Cook lesson plan, students are given pictures, letters, and background information for their research.
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It’s 12.00 O’clock!

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students draw a picture of themselves and label specifically where they are and what they are doing. In this language arts lesson, students respond to the questions, "Where are you?" and "What are you doing?" Students ask and answer the...
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Exercise Your Options for Stronger Bones

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate ways to improve their bone strength. In this bone strength lesson, students explore the link between exercise and bone growth. Students study the effects of proper nutrition and exercise.
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Teaching Telephone English for Business ESP English Classes

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners practice the practical skill of telephone communication. They perform a series of role plays to give them practical experience in the proper way to speak and respond while on the telephone.
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Cultures of Our Nation

For Teachers K - 4th
Young scholars bring in family items that represent their culture and present them to the class. In this culture lesson plan, students can bring in food, music, dance, pictures, and more.
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Mind Libs

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students are told that they are going to do a fun activity similiar to "Mad Libs" in which they "fill in the blanks" to create funny stories. They are given a copy of Mind Libs Reproducible #1. Students follow the word suggestions in...
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Moods, Feelings, Looks - Cross Out Puzzle Seven

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this ESL vocabulary worksheet, students write the mood, feeling, or look expression that best describes the 9 expressions. Students cross out the expression as they use them and read the 2-word phrase that is left.
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SAT Sentence Completion Practice Test 07

For Students 10th - 12th
In this SAT sentence completion activity, students choose the answer that best completes each sentence.  Students have 10 minutes to complete 10 questions in this SAT practice activity.
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The Battle of Lexington

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students discover the Missouri River and its importance during the Civil War.  In this U.S. history lesson plan, students examine a map of the great Battle of Lexington, and discuss why the Missouri River was a key element to the...
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Jack and the Beanstalk

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this comprehension worksheet, students answer short answer and discussion questions for the story Jack and the Beanstalk. Students complete 14 questions.
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The Pied Piper

For Students 2nd - 5th
A learning exercise on "The Pied Piper" prompts learners to read the story, answer comprehension, discussion and extension questions, and conduct simple research on rats.
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"The Nightingale" Story Comprehension

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this story comprehension worksheet, students answer a set of comprehension, discussion and extension questions about the story The Nightingale. A suggestion for research is included.
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Arthur's Lost and Found

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this comprehension worksheet, learners answer short answer and discussion questions for the story Arthur's Lost and Found. Students complete 9 questions.
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Valentine’s Day Unit: Writing & Literacy Center Activities

For Teachers K
Students participate in Valentine's Day writing and literacy center activities. In this writing and literacy activity, students develop Valentine's Day journals using recycled cards and small blank sheets of paper. They write sentences...
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Puberty/Adolescence: Am I Normal?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students inspect psychology by answering a list of health study questions. In this puberty lesson, students identify the impact teenage years have on boys and girls. Students define a list of scientific terms and answer study questions...
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Break Even Analysis and Budgeting

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars analyze the use of break even charts in business planning. They examine the purpose and nature of budgets. They explore price elasticity and how to use Excel spreadsheets to manipulate financial information.
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Represent Yourself

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students reflect on their strengths, to foster postive self-awareness and self-esteem. They discuss what the purpose of an adertisement is. What can an ad communicate? Students create an ad of themselves that reflects their own...
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Numbers as Descriptors

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students use numbers as descriptors. In this mathematical inquiry instructional activity, students use numbers to describe, classify, and compare plants. Students are made aware that numbers can be used to describe things in the world...
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Using a Writing Workshop

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students observe modeling of the writing workshop. In this writing workshop lesson, students understand that the writing workshop will be taught throughout the year and each lesson will be a segment which will be discussed.
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Multiple Intelligences: What Are You Good At?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify their intelligences.  In this multiple intelligences lesson, students analyze how everyone learns in different ways.  Students complete a series of worksheets to analyze their learning preferences then discuss...