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Drawing the Line on Financial Reform
Use this political cartoon handout to give a humorous edge to learning about financial reform legislation. Background information helps analysts "read between the lines," and questions prompt analysis of symbolism and message. Because...
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Cartoons in the Classroom: The Stimulus Package
A large pig labeled "Stimulus Package" wrapped in an American flag is the primary image on this political cartoon. Ready for analysis, this instructional activity provides learners with the opportunity to understand the pros and cons of...
Great Schools
Letter of Complaint
If you've ever received bad service or disagreed with a company's decision, writing a letter of complaint might be a good skill to have. Review the format of a letter, author's purpose, and other aspects of persuasive writing with an...
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Map Coordinates: Monkey Map
Here's an engaging, meaningful, and clever lesson on map skills for elementary schoolers. Pupils combine story writing with mapping skills to create an original piece of work. They utilize a worksheet embedded in the plan to guide them...
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Compare and Contrast Cultures
Using informational text to make cross cultural comparisons is a great way to build a global understanding and comparative analysis skills. With several handy worksheets and a Venn diagram the class will read to make cross textual...
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Towards Separation of Church and State in Gloucester
Explore New England government in the 1700's with your class. They will identify historical documents as primary or secondary sources, then read and discuss the significance of these documents as they relate to the "freedom of religion"...
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ASL: Lesson 16
ASL activity 16 covers adverbs of time, sentence structure, and asking questions. Each blue link takes you to an image, instructions, or video of the word/s being signed. Great resource!
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When is a Noun a Verb? Examining Double Duty Words
Act and act, address and address...there are so many words in our dictionary that can function as nouns or verbs. Start this lesson plan by having your class list as many as they possibly can. When an adequate list presents itself, have...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Using Positive and Negative Numbers in Context
Measure the temperature of your math class with a temperature-based lesson on adding and subtracting rational numbers. The thermometer serves as a vertical number line for learners as they work together to solve a temperature change...
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Proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem
Working individually and collaboratively, geometers gain a clear understanding of the Pythagorean theorem. They create, explain, and compare proofs of the theorem. Proofs involve areas of trapezoids, squares, and triangles, congruent...
York Catholic
Elements of Drama
Introduce young actors to the key elements of performance with this handout that defines key staging terms and activities.
Advocates for Human Rights
A Global Perspective on Immigration
To gain a global perspective on immigration, groups investigate and create a map of the migration patterns in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Class members then examine the background, immigration history, and...
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The Geometry of Space
A fun activity to demonstrate the very complicated and intangible concept of a curved universe. The instructions for creating a Mobius Strip, and therefore, curved space is given. The six questions ask for conclusions about this movement...
US House of Representatives
Recent Trends Among Women in Congress, 1977–2006
After reading the contextual essay, "Assembling, Amplifying, and Ascending: Recent Trends Among Women in Congress 1977–2006," groups select a female senator or representative and research her background and contributions.
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Worksheet #25 Questions - Colonial America
In this Colonial America quiz worksheet, students test their knowledge on various historical terms in ten fill in the blank questions.
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Reading Comprehension- The Painting
In this reading comprehension and discussion activity, students read a short selection titled, "The Painting." They discuss the selection using 4 questions that ask their opinion about the painting, and the people in the story.
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Introduce: The Prefix pre-
Young scholars study language. In this word making lesson, students discover the meaning of the prefix pre-. They work in small groups to create a list of words that use this prefix. This lesson includes modifications for advanced young...
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Posters
Students create a poster with a message advocating a social cause using Keith Haring's posters as a model.
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The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (Letter 13)
In this The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis worksheet, students define six key vocabulary words and answer twelve comprehension questions on letter thirteen.
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The Shape of Home
Students explore the diversity among homes in the world. In this diversity activity, students share the story "Connected to Everything" which features the story of a family that was forced to leave their land and move to a reservation....
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Writing a News Report
Students explore journalism by analyzing current events. In this news report lesson, students identify important questions to ask during an interview and discuss a fictitious news story about a missing teacher. Students read published...
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Show What You Know!
In this earthquakes worksheet, students create a brochure, poster, or other form of presentation to show what they know about earthquakes. Students complete 4 sections.
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Introduce: The Prefix over-
Learners generate words with the prefix over-. In this word study lesson, students are introduced to the prefix and identify words that contain the prefix over-. Learners generate the meaning of the prefix and list various words that...
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Financial Security
Students take an economic angle on social security, working in small groups to create a reader's guide to the program and the current debate.