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Weather Emergency Safety
Students identify different types of weather emergencies that may happen during the seasons. They list the steps involved when taking cover and fleeing dangerous weather patters. A comprehensive list of service agencies that can...
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Planet X
Students select a wide variety of presentation methods to compare Planet X and Earth. Students share these with their classmates. Students select other methods to present their ideas about a livable planet for human life forms. ...
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Our Schoolsyard is Full of Biology
Learners study the habitats found in their schoolyard. They apply firsthand, what they have learned in the classroom to something familiar to them. Students look at biotic, abiotic habitats. Small groups will present their findings to...
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Arts of Asia in Reach
Students explore the traditions and celebrations of another culture and research a city or community in Japan. They then examine traditional Japanese music as well as practice several dance steps and discover their significance in...
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Africa Vocabulary Quiz
In this Africa vocabulary quiz, students match vocabulary words with definitions, 12 total. Reference for material not present, but link to site and additional worksheets is.
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Creative Writing-Tsunami
In this creative writing worksheet, students use words in a word box to work with a group and write a short story about a tsunami.
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Breaking News English: UN Appeals for More Pakistan Aid
For this ESL comprehension worksheet, students read or listen to the passage, then complete a variety of warm up, before listening/reading, while reading/listening, listening, after reading, homework and discussion activities.
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Breaking News English: UN Says World Shifting to Synthetic Drugs
For this ESL worksheet, learners first read an article about addictive prescription drugs. Students complete all or some of the 100 exercises and activities pertaining to the article. Included are vocabulary, discussion, surveys and...
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Breaking News English: World Population Aging At Record Rate
In this English learning exercise, students read "World Population Aging At Record Rate," 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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Breaking News English: Tragedy Strikes Hajj at Mina
For this English worksheet, learners read "Tragedy Strikes Hajj at Mina," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Corruption Widespread in 70 Countries
In this English learning exercise, students read "Corruption Widespread in 70 Countries," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Corruption Widespread in 70 Countries
In this English learning exercise, learners read "Corruption Widespread in 70 Countries," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Shuttle Discovery Launches Successfully
In this English worksheet, students read "Shuttle Discovery Launches Successfully," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Sheep Suicides Cause Financial Ruin
In this English worksheet, learners read "Sheep Suicides Cause Financial Ruin," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Anti-McDonald's McDavids Beat Goliath
In this English activity, students read "Anti-McDonald's McDavids Beat Goliath," and then respond to 8 multiple choice, 27 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the...
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ESL: Do or Make?
In this ESL grammar activity, students fill in blanks in sentences, completing them correctly using either "do" or "make." Students also sort and translate given words and write sentences of their own.
BBC
Bbc: New Orleans Disaster Plan Updated
New Orleans, which was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, has a new disaster plan. Mayor Ray Nagin, who was criticized for the local government's response during Hurricane Katrina, approved the updated plan. (May, 2006)
NOAA
Noaa: Ngdc Noaa: Family Disaster Plan Quiz
Take this five-question, online quiz to find out how much you know about emergency preparedness for a natural disaster.
Other
American Red Cross: Masters of Disasters: Grades K 2
This resource presents many lessons with activities to engage young scholars in grades K-2 in learning about disaster preparedness including fires, lightning, tornadoes, floods and general preparedness. Download any of the activities...
CNN
Cnn: New Orleans Disaster Plan: Get Out of Town
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and Homeland Security announces the new evacuation plan for New Orleans in case of disaster. This interesting article also recaps evacuation problems that plagued New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, as well...
Ready
Ready: Kids: Disaster Master
Make the right decisions about being prepared for natural disasters to become a Disaster Master!
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Planning a Disaster Relief Mission: Storyboarding
Students plan a disaster relief mission employing a UAV (drone) by filling in a comic book-like storyboard of engineering design steps.
Ready
Ready: Make a Plan
Thorough resource that covers preparing for natural and man-made disasters and hazards.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Natural Disasters in the United States
During the course of this instructional activity, the students will research various forms of natural disasters that occur in the United States and what someone should do in the event of that disaster. The teacher and library media...