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Using Conjunctions-- Mix & Match Cards 1

For Teachers 5th - Higher Ed
In this language arts worksheet, students learn to use conjunctions to combine phrases in a complete sentence by cutting apart 30 cards. Students match the first half of the sentence with the last half which begins with a conjunction....
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Word Problem Practice

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this word problem instructional activity, students complete a total of 7 problems that cover a variety of concepts including using all 4 operations, fractions and shapes, all at a fairly basic level.
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Spanish Lesson

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students study the culture and current events of one of the Spanish speaking countries throughout the year.
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Where Does Your Paycheck Go?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Upper elementary learners explore the concept of taxes taken out of an employee's paycheck. As they work through this lesson, young mathematicians discover the difference between gross pay and net pay. They also see what types...
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Vocabulary Building

For Students 5th - 8th
In this vocabulary worksheet, learners answer definition and fill in the blank questions about various vocabulary words. Students complete this for 4 pages with 6 words each and 18 questions each.
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Intermediate Sentence Completion Exercise 9

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this online interactive grammar skills instructional activity, students examine 10 sentences that are missing words and select the appropriate words to complete each of the sentences and match them to the sentences. Student ...
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Raindrops Keep Burning On My head

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the effects and causes of acid rain. They test pH of household items to familiarize themselves with pH scale and compare that information with acid rain solutions. They investigate impact of acid rain via internet...
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A Priceless Collection

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students read about and discuss life of Russian geneticist Nikolai Vavilov, define terms related to field of genetics, complete worksheets, conduct seed experiments, observe and record results, and locate seed banks on world map or globe.
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DRY WELLS THAT ARE NOT SO DRY

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze how producers respond to incentives and allocate their scare resources to maximize profits. They write persuasive letters to government officials and others. They read "Dry Wells That Are Not So Dry." They take notes...
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Communicating Who I Am

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers practice their Spanish grammar, vocabulary, punctuation and pronunciation skills by creating a personal portrait and personal narrative, and sharing it with native Spanish speakers via email.
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Telling Time

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this telling time worksheet, students cut out forty-two clocks, shuffle the clocks and then put them in sequential order by telling time in fifteen minute increments starting at 1:00am.
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Introduction to Fractions Using Cuisenaire Rods

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use Cuisenaire rods in order to discover how to represent fractions with real objects. In this lesson on fractions, 5th graders first examine and learn the colors, lengths, and numerical values of each rod; then, students...
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Weigh Before You Pay: Debit or Credit?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of debit and credit cards. In this debit and credit card instructional activity, students read an article about debit and credit cards. High schoolers discuss differences between the two forms of...
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Are You Ready to Shake

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine earthquakes and tsunamis. In this Earth science lesson, students investigate the causes and hazards associated with earthquakes and tsunamis.
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Pwerball Problem

For Students 10th - 12th
In this statistics and probability worksheet, students consider the problem of lowering the odds of the Powerball lottery by determining the range of the white balls and the powerball. The one page worksheet contains one problem with...
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Oral Language in Mathematics

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine fractions by descriptively writing about them. In this number sense lesson, 3rd graders read number sentences and compare fractions based on their size. Students explain fractions to a friend by writing a friendly...
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Translating Expressions

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I learning exercise, 9th graders translate English phrases and sentences into algebra phrases and equations.  The one page interactive learning exercise contains a combination of thirty-five multiple choice and free...
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Supermarket

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students watch demonstrations of 2 ways for people to check out at a supermarket based on today's technology. In this supermarket lesson plan, students conclude which method is faster and explain why.
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Electrical Battery

For Teachers K - 12th
Students investigate the different types of batteries and how they work.  In this energy lesson students experiment with batteries and see which ones last the longest.
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Sight Words

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students practice sight word recognition using dolch word lists, or high frequency words. They' mastering of these words helps with reading skills, and builds reading confidence. This worksheet combines sight words with money recognition.
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Breaking News English: Plastic Replacing Cash in UK

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English learning exercise, students read "Plastic Replacing Cash in UK," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Making Cents

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students play a game in which they create monetary amounts using different coin combinations.
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Multiple Coin Combinations Lesson

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify different coin combinations that equal the same amount.
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Jesse's Ice Cream Stand

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners discover ways to earn money through business. They explain how to calculate profit using an income statement and evaluate the best price to scoop size combination for profit. They discuss business opportunities for teens.