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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: The Wacky Advertisement (With Disclaimer) Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Inspired by Barry Lane's book 51 Wacky We-Search Reports, in this cross-curricular lesson learners learn how to summarize properly.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: I Have a Dream

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A great cross-curricular activity, students will create a diamante poem based on their feelings regarding Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: The Wacky "I Will Not" Chalkboard

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Inspired by Barry Lane's book 51 Wacky We-Search Reports, this cross-curricular lesson involves having students Learn how to summarize correctly with this cross-curricular writing assignment and prompt.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: A Most Nutritious Election

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson plan students will write a persuasive speech for the Fruit or Vegetable of the Year Award. Nutrition information should be incorporated into this cross-curricular lesson plan.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Moving West

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this cross curricular lesson students will learn how to write a concept poem regarding an immigrant trail. Covered Wagons, Bumpy Trails by Verla Kay is a helpful tool, but not necessary to teach the lesson.
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Other

Nancy Polette: Wizard of Oz Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Use any of these quick activities to accompany a study of "The Wizard of Oz." Crosscurricular ideas are included.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: A Wacky Frame of History

For Teachers 1st - 9th
Inspired by Barry Lane's book 51 Wacky We-Search Reports, in this cross-curricular instructional activity students learn to present researched material in a collage format.
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Other

Asheville Art Museum: More Than Math

For Students 3rd - 8th
A fascinating and fun web site that integrates art and math. Includes activities and an art gallery of work from Joseph Albers.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: David and Goliath

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Does weight give shot putters an advantage? This activity encourages students to engage in statistical analysis, and is aimed at GCSE and A-level students (Key Stages 4 and 5).
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Reaction Timer

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Whether you're responding to a starting pistol or hitting a ball served by your opponent, reaction times are enormously important in sport. This activity includes both an interactive computer test of reaction times and suggestions for a...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Swimming Pool

For Students K - 1st
We're investigating the number of steps we would climb up or down to get out of or into the swimming pool. How could you number the steps below the water? This activity uses the familiar environment of a swimming pool to introduce...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: The Olympic Torch Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
Can you find the best route for the Olympic Torch relay to take? This more challenging activity is designed to be accessible to GCSE maths students (grades 8, 9, and 10).
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Speed/time Problems at the Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
8 speed/time problems from Olympic athletics, rowing, and cycling aimed at GCSE students (grades 8, 9, and 10). This activity encourages investigation and research for some parts of the questions and gives students opportunities to...
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: The Drinking Gourd

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
After learning the song Follow the Drinking Gourd by Jeanette Winters, students will use the Underground Railroad to identify with some goal or task in their own life.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: States, a to Z

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson students will collect information about the state they live in and create an alphabet book of information.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: Treating Others Fairly Bingo: Pre K and K

For Students Pre-K - K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week (February 15th), we are working on treating others fairly.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: Protecting Our Planet Bingo: Pre K and K

For Students Pre-K - K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week children will learn that they can make choices that can reduce their impacts on the land, water, air, and...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: Being Kind Bingo: Pre K and K

For Students Pre-K - K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week (October 12th), we're learning how to share positive interactions with others.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: Family Traditions Bingo: Pre K and K

For Students Pre-K - K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week, we are learning about how sharing our family traditions helps us to respect and contribute to the diversity...
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Other

The Virtual Vine: Apple Pickin' Time

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This is a fun cross-curricular unit on Johnny Appleseed! Provides lots of ideas for integrating apples into the classroom -- from math exercises to recipes. Lots of links to other resources too.
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Other

Cyberwriter: Descriptive Writing

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Resource gives writing activities leveled K-1st grade, 2nd & 3rd grades and 4th through 8th grades.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of African Art: African Vision: Explore African Art: At Home

For Students 1st - 8th
This printable guide is to be used in conjunction with the African Vision web site from the NMAfA. It offers six different activites to try on your own including connections between art and science as well as some games.