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The War of the Worlds

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discover the concept of media based on literature. In this War of the Worlds lesson, students read the novel The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells and listen to the 1938 radio broadcast adaptation by Orson Welles. Young...
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Pocahontas (Matoaka)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain how Pocahontas contributed to the people of Jamestown. They relate her actions to the core democratic values. They also infer about the effect of her actions.
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Who is Coming to Our House?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine waves of immigration that affected the development of the United States, appreciate variety of countries of origin of immigrants, analyze immigration data, discern patterns in data and communicate finding to classmates,...
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Stone Fox Chapter 8

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students complete a 12 question multiple choice exercise pertaining to chapter 8 of Stone Fox by John Gardiner.
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Making Predictions by Analyzing Key Ideas and Details

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students make predictions. In this language arts lesson, students read nonfiction texts and make predictions about what they are going to read. Students confirm and revise their predictions as they read the text.
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From Seeds to Plants

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders review the process of plant reproduction and the role of seeds in that process. The students dissect a seed, analyze their finds, collect and record data, and make predictions about seed germination and plant growth.
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Immigration and the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the effects of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. In this immigration lesson plan, 11th graders consider the impact of Chinese immigration to America as they read and discuss writings on the topic from noteworthy...
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Africa Today

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the AIDS crisis in Africa. In this global studies lesson plan, students watch "Medical Crisis in Africa," and read articles about AIDS in Africa. Students then research the topic and create awareness posters.
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Trade and Travel on the Overland Trails

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students compare and contrast trade routes. In this trade route lesson, students explore the Oregon Trail and the Santa Fe trail. Students compare and contrast the purposes for these trails.
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Connectors

For Students 5th - 10th
In this connector words worksheet, students choose the correct connector word to complete the sentences. Students complete 26 sentences.
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Agriculture: Oklahoma's Legacy

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students continue exploring the history of Oklahoma Agriculture in this lesson. They trace several historical migrations to the state of Oklahoma. They simulate the customs and conditions of a chosen migration. Vocabulary and resource...
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Seasons

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners name the 4 seasons, discussing the weather, plant life, animal life and and activities of each. Students read the book titled, "Hello Arctic," and and discuss changes in seasons that accompany the story. Learners complete...
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Apply Scientific Inquiry and Scientific Habits of Mind

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students review the components of the scientific inquiry method. In groups, they apply this method to various experiments they are given to complete. They also use the correct scientific habits of mind when researching different concepts.
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Writing Introductions

For Students 7th - 8th
In this writing introductions activity, students read about 4 types of introductions, then analyze 6 examples and interactively write comments about each one.
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The City of Ember: introduction and chapter 1

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this comprehension worksheet, students read The City of Ember introduction and chapter 1 and answer multiple choice questions about it. Students complete 14 questions.
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Secondary Citizenship: The Importance of Volunteering

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders define the word citizenship and explain what they think Dr. Langstaff meant by the question "Are you being a good citizen?" They are asked if they are active citizens. Students list acts they consider to be...
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Wacky Wildlife World

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research organisms in the environment in Kentucky and create brochures for the local area wildlife reserves. Individuals create brochures that include information on habitat, body characteristics, scientific class, role...
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Using Conditionals with Mixed Tenses

For Students 6th - 8th
In this using conditionals with mixed tenses worksheet, learners read the explanations and examples for hypothetical situations in mixed time frames, then interactively complete 15 sentences with immediate online feed back.
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The City of Ember chapters 16 and 17

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
For this comprehension worksheet, students read The City of Ember chapters 16 and 17 and answer multiple choice questions about it. Students complete 14 questions.
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Identifying Differences Between Fiction and Nonfiction Books

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the differences between fiction and non-fiction book. In this genre study lesson, students read examples of fiction and non-fiction and identify the characteristics of each genre. Students list the characteristics on a...
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Mississippi Delta Blues Moves: Second in a Series of Three with Barb Hoffman and Steve Hoskins, MGM

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students complete a graphic organizer reviewing Barb Hoffman's prior lesson," Slave Songs (1840-1876)" as well as listen to and discuss Delta Blues music samples. Students research one Delta Blues singer and write a "color coded"...
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Alderwood Manor: A Sequential Inquiry in Environmental Bioethics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore bioethics. They discuss the traditional ethics of human conduct and man's relationship with nature. Students identify ethical dilemmas. They discuss ramifications of economic and ecological concerns with bioethics.
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River Management

For Students 4th - 6th
In this comparing poor river management to good river management activity, students read statements, categorize statements into the two opposite river managements with their pictures, and answer a cause and effect question.
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The Effect of Tides & Elevation on Wetland Plant Communities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students comprehend how tides can impact shoreline plant communities through the study of a freshwater tidal marsh. They use actual tidal data to show that tidal ranges differ among geographic locations, even those relatively close...