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Fire Fight
While somewhat dated (young scholars write letters to President George W. Bush about the Iraq War), this lesson could be a good way to reinforce rhetorical reading and critical thinking. Students examine information regarding Operation...
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Bush Fires
Students consider the effectiveness of backburning operations. In this current events lesson, students analyze a photograph of firemen fighting bush fires in efforts to determine what was taking place when the photograph was taken....
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Iran Test-Firing of Missiles Article
In this current world events worksheet, students read an article about Iran test-firing missiles and complete eight true or false questions, 10 synonym matching questions, 10 phrase matching questions, and a cloze activity based on the...
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Campfire Safety
Make sure that campfire is completely out before packing up your campsite! A straightforward and informational worksheet encourages learners to match pictures to the sequential steps needed to safely extinguish a campfire, and to note...
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George Herbert Walker Bush
In this American history worksheet, students read a biography about George Herbert Walker Bush and complete 8 multiple choice questions.
What So Proudly We Hail
The Meaning of America: Freedom and Individuality
What are the strengths and weaknesses of American individualism and independence? Explore these principles through a close reading of Jack London's To Build a Fire, and engage in high-level discussion with your class by analyzing the...
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Australian Ecology and Bushfires
Eighth graders discuss the different types of ecosystem. In this earth science lesson, 8th graders explain the benefits and harm of fire. They research articles about bush fires or controlled burn instance and share it with the class.
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Bombs Away!
Examine the different perspectives on the future of United States Navy bombing exercises taking place on Vieques, Puerto Rico with this lesson from The New York Times. Here, young learners read "Islanders to Vote on Vieques Bomb Drills,"...
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Students’ Response to 9/11—A Documentary Report
Young historians research the devastating attacks of 9/11 and use that information to script their own documentaries. The follow-up activity includes recording the documentary and conducting classmate interviews,
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Ready, Set.... The Work of Forests NSW
In this social studies worksheet, young scholars learn about the work done by Forests NSW which is a fire prevention organization in Australia. Students read the cartoon strip information about the setting of controlled burns. Young...
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Miniature Cliff Castles - Ceramic
Students brainstorm different elements that they could add to a castle, such as roof tiles, bushes, etc. and procedure to build a model using wall boards. Students complete their castles by firing them and painting with acrylic paints.
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The Early 19c: The Creation of an American Culture
Full of good information and photos from the 1700's to the 2004 election, this powerpoint could be a great resource in a lecture about American nationalism. While the slides require commentary and smooth transitions (as well as a little...
Perkins School for the Blind
Safety Skills
Learning how to stay safe in a dangerous situation is of utmost importance, especially when you have a visual impairment or special need. The teacher makes up a set of dangerous scenario cards based on the provided set of guiding...
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List of Idioms and Phrases
Good idioms are a dime a dozen. A 19-page list is only a drop in the bucket when it comes to figurative language and idiomatic phrases. So don't get a chip on your shoulder and dive in; learning what idioms really mean is a piece of cake!
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New American Roles
America has dealt with its fair share of hardships in contemporary history. The resource discusses the events of the Gulf War, September 11th, the Afghanistan War, and The Iraq War. Scholars click on artifacts to learn more information,...
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Good/Bad Headlines BBC News School Report
In this BBC News good/bad headlines school report worksheet, students read 48 possible report headlines. They place a tick mark next to good headlines, and put a cross next to bad headlines.
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Shizuko’s Daughter: Question Answer Relationships
Asking questions about what you're reading is an effective way to connect with the text. After kids read passages from Kyoko Mori's Shizuko's Daughter, they identify questions about the passages as Right There, Think and Search, On Your...
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Unemployment
Twelfth graders evaluate the state of the economy and develop a definition for unemployment. In groups, they read an article about how the economy affects society and discuss how it affects them. Individually, they research the types...
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Exodus History Writ Large
Students view the video Exodus: History Writ Large. They review facts about Moses and his role in the story of Exodus. Students create a list of signifcant events in the life of Moses. They are explained that Moses and the story of...
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Rita's Ice Problem
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders calculate how many different choices they can create making their icy. The have a choice of 26 different flavors of ice and 5 different flavors of ice cream. There is a solution to this problem.
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Visualizing Succession
Ecosystem change is easier to understand when you use hands-on activities.
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Night and Day Talk
Pupils practice writing and saying the letter O. They examine pictures and discuss what is going on in them depending on the time of day. They write about what they do during the day and night.
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Weapons of War
Students discuss how American and Great Britian attacked Afghanistan after September 11. They analyze different types of aircraft, missiles, and munitiions used in the attacks in Afghanistan.
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Cloze Activity: Ned Kelly
In this bike safety cloze procedure activity, students review a brief selection that is missing 14 words and then attempt to fill in each blank with a word they think the author might have used. A word bank is provided.