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Ordering Rational Numbers and Finding Their Approximate

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of ordering rational numbers on a number line. They represent rational numbers as decimals and percents. Pupils create a foldable about converting fractions to decimals to percents, and use a...
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Who's Your Favorite Author?

For Teachers K
Imagine a kindergarten author study. Did you know that Angela Johnson writes about families while Eric Carle writes about insects and animals? In small groups, the class examines a basket of books sorted by author and records...
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Order Numbers On a Number Line

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Fifth and sixth graders study the use of a number line to add integers and they observe a teacher demonstration of how to add integers on a number line. Afterward, they construct a number line and use the number line to solve addition...
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The Little Prince: Picture Book Strategy

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Picture books aren't just for children; they carry strong, valuable messages for adult as well. Explore the audience for Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince with a lesson that compares picture books to literature...
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Compare and Contrast Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use graphic organizers to compare and contrast Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. In this diabetes lesson, students are given information on the two major types of diabetes. They analyze how to compare and contrast the information.
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Comparing and Contrasting Three Civilizations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders compare and contrast ancient civilizations. In this research skills lesson, 6th graders use SMART Board programs to compare and contrast the economies, cultures, and geography of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and India.
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Using Literary Elements to Compare Fiction Texts

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore language arts by reading and reflecting on literary examples. In this fiction writing lesson, students read several different cultural versions of the story "Cinderella" and discuss their interaction with the story and...
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Comparing the Oneota of Wisconsin to the Aztecs of Mexico

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners study the Oneota Indians of Wisconsin. They compare and contrast them to another group of natives in the Americas around the same time. They conduct intelligent discussion of the Oneotas that gives evidence to support statements.
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Mercer Mayer-Just Me and My ...books

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students read various Mercer Mayer books. They discuss the enhancement of family and relationships within the family. Students write a book with their peers about their relationship with a member of their family. They practice their...
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Compare and Contrast the French Cinderella with Other Cultural Versions

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students first compare and contrast the traditional French Cinderella with Cinderella stories from around the world as well as the opera synopsis. Students write their own Cinderella stories, personalizing them with aspects from their...
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Compare and Contrast Culture

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders compare and contrast the cultures of American culture with that of the other cultures of North America. Using traditional and Internet research, 5th graders gather data on one element of culture for comparison. Data...
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Comparing Monkey Story with Wizard of Oz

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students compare and contrast the characters in the Monkey stories with the Wizard of Oz story.
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Comparing Cultures Through Symbols

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine symbols used by the Plains Indians. Using examples of African art, they discuss what symbols they use that relate to the Native American symbols. They compare and contrast the two cultures and discuss as a class...
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Democratic Village Elections in China: Comparing Governments of China and the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore democratic practices in China. In this global studies lesson, students compare and contrast democratic values of the Chinese government with the American government. Students read provided articles and conduct their...
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Comparing Creation Stories

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students compare and contrast creation stories in different cultures. They write a creative story and design a visual aid showing what their new civilization would look like.
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A State of Obesity

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars compare obesity trends between states.  In this health studies lesson, students conduct research to compare and contrast obesity trends from state to state.  Young scholars view a PowerPoint presentation to...
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California Strawberries

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students study the nutrients of strawberries and compare them to other foods. In this strawberries lesson plan, students study the healthy strawberries and compare and contrast them to other foods that are not as healthy.
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The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars listen to story The Hundred Dresses, and use adjectives to describe each character.
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Science: Comparing Beer and Bread

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students compare and contrast cellular respiration in yeast and plant and animal cells. After discovering the role of yeast in making beer and bread, they describe the short and long term effects of alcohol on the nervous and digestive...
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Blank Venn Diagram

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this language arts worksheet, pupils use this blank Venn diagram to compare and contrast any 2 topics. There are no directions for use.
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Venn Diagram with Critical Attributes

For Students 2nd - 12th
In this Venn diagram graphic organizer worksheet, students compare and contrast an item using the overlapping diagram. Students also list critical attributes in the space provided.
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Seeing through Touch

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students explore solid objects using touch. In this art instructional activity, students are blindfolded and given a 3 dimensional object to explore with their hands. After the object is removed, students draw what they think the...
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Animals attributes

For Teachers 1st
First graders analyze different animals in fiction and nonfiction stories. In this animal lesson, 1st graders choose an animal and read a fiction story with that animal as a character. They describe how the animal acted in the story and...
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Head, Heart, Hands, Health

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete a compare and contrast activity for American agriculture historical events. In this historical events in agriculture instructional activity, 4th graders review a timeline and complete research for agriculture in...

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