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Pent-up Pentominoes

For Teachers 1st
First graders are introduced to pentominoes in this lesson. Using the Internet, they match pentominoes with the same shape and use a grid sheet to make their own. They are read books by their teacher and they identify the pentominoes in...
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Native American and Greek Myths

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify seven different constellations and explain a myth that accompanies it. As a class, they listen to myths associated with the Greek and Native American cultures. To end the lesson, they write their own myth related...
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Reading Comprehension- Determining Importance

For Students 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, 5th graders read a short selection entitled, "Modest Requirements." They discuss the important points that are made in a humorous selection about the requirements to be a good babysitter.
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Nonverbal Communication

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students discover how body language conveys how a person feels.
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Minding Your Manners

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars practice basic social etiquette skills. They view a video, write a thank you note with an addressed envelope, eat a dinner and simulate introductions and phone conversations. They identify accepted manners and demonstrate...
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Your Politician: Myth vs. Reality

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students adopt a public official, research how they spend their time, and define the actual duties associated with the job. They sort perceptions about the job into myths and realities, and analyze political cartoons involving their...
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Arkansas Geographical Facts

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in class research and discussion to discover 10 geographical facts about the state of Arkansas. After finding these facts, students complete a book of Arkansas Geographical Records.
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1st Grade Math: Greater Than, Less Than

For Teachers 1st
First graders participate in a variety of math activities that emphasize the concepts of greater than, less than, and equal to. They order numbers on the number line, compare numbers, create letters using numbers on a 1-100 number chart,...
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Career Exploration

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify the steps needed to apply and receive a job. Using the internet, they find a career they are interested in and practice completing out the application. To end the activity, they role play the role of the interviewee...
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Fishing for El Nino

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explain why fish are in their usual location from the perspective of a worker on a fishing boat. They use clues clues, research, and a fake letter from their friend in North Carolina to determine the cause is El Nino.
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Nuclear Power

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars take on the role of members of a concerned citizens group and discuss the transportation of spent-fuel rods from a local nuclear power plant and the safety issues that surround the power plant. Students work in groups to...
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The Artist As Entrepreneur: You Say Tomato, I See Tomato

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare phone negotiations with in person negotiations to identify the non-verbal communication that is produced in face-to-face meetings. They practice forms of non-verbal communication by reciting the alphabet and showing a...
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Storage Hunt

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners create visual examples of each type of storage that should be found incorporated throughout the home. They also visually identify the difference between built-in storage and furniture storage. Students then create two collages...
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ICT Activity 5 Modeling with Elmer

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars are introduced to the 'Elmer' stories. They take Elmer to different places through their story writing and painting. Students are shown how to use some painting tools. They experience a 'virtual' visit from Elmer the...
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English As 2nd Language: Printable Beginner Review Quiz 4

For Students Higher Ed
In this ESL activity, students will choose the correct word from a list of 3 words to best complete each sentence. Students are tested on topics including word choice and verb conjugation.
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Digging Into the Past

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study fossils and how they are charted. In this fossil lesson plan, 5th graders research the excavation process of discovering fossils, and view fossils. They then do a hands on activity that involves plastic fossils that...
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Irregular Verbs: Quiz

For Students 4th - 6th
In this irregular verb worksheet, students write the past tense of 12 verbs, then complete sentences using those same verbs. Worksheet is labeled as a quiz, but may be used for review/practice.
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Grammar, Vocabulary and Idioms: Mixed Levels

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this ESL worksheet, students complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive exercise about grammar, idioms and vocabulary.
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Suitable words

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this suitable words worksheet, learners fill in the blanks to a paragraph about photocopies with suitable words. Students fill in 10 blanks.
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Kids Are Consumers Too

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students investigate a chosen product. They use television, radio, print, and internet sources to investigate how the product is advertised. Students create a market research survey to determine which brand is preferred by their peers...
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Best Practices of Technology Integration

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils study how a type of product is advertised. In this product advertisement lesson, students research a specific product and its advertisement. Pupils create a market research survey based on their peers preferences. Students create...
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The Ugly Duckling's Journey to Away - Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this recycling worksheet set, students read about where trash goes in Pinellas county. They fill in blanks in the words reduce, recycle, and reuse. They identify items that can be recycled, make words from the letters in the word...
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Beginning Paragraph Correction #9

For Students Higher Ed
For this editing worksheet, students read a short paragraph. Students will correct 8 errors that are underlined within the passage and choose the correct format in the form of multiple choice questions for each mistake.
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Social Studies: How Much Postage?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils discover the reasons behind the increase cost of mail postage. Visiting provided Websites, they investigate the history of stamps and how rates became based on weight. To conclude, students brainstorm reasons for the continuous...