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Quantifier Exercises

For Students 4th - 6th
In this quantifiers online interactive worksheet, learners complete 12 sentences by supplying the appropriate adjective that completes each one grammatically correct. Students rewrite 10 sentences using negative quantifiers. Learners...
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Crossing Borders, Crossing Boundaries?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore how the United States government is using biometrics to secure American borders. They examine the pitfalls of biometrics programs and propose possible ways to strengthen the program.
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Doctor Faustus Activity Worksheets

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In these Doctor Faustus activity worksheets, learners complete several sections of questions relating specifically to certain scenes from the play.
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Japanese Women - ESL Style

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read two articles discussing traditional and modern gender roles in Japan. Students complete a worksheet and participate in a discussion about the articles, clarifying some of their own opinions about gender roles.
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Storytime

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars are given an age-and stage-appropriate passage. They each read the selection and students then demonstrate their comprehension by being asked questions. Once young scholars have completed the reading, he or she is asked...
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Reading Discovery

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate literature to discover details and focus upon the main idea to analyze it. They use reading comprehension skills to interpret passages of choice based upon literary importance to the overall meaning. While evaluating...
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New World, Old Evils: Latin America and the Holocaust

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils examine how Latin America was affected by the Holocaust in Europe. In groups, they research topics related to Latin America and World War II. They interview survivors if possible and discover how entire nations were effected by...
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The Imperfect

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils practice the concept of the other past tense, the imperfect via the provided worksheet and the suggested web site.
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Writing Newspaper Articles

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students write newspaper articles regarding their service learning experiences. In this writing skills instructional activity, students review the writing process skills to develop high-quality articles. Students write articles regarding...
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Hay un Chico Mexicano

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore Hispanic challenges. In this introductory Spanish lesson, students read structured narratives pertaining to Hispanic children. Students discuss the narratives in order to better understand the lives of Mexican immigrants.
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Reporting in Letters

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the cultures and politics of different countries and write radio letters to listeners in those countries modeled after Alistair Cooke's "Letter from America."
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Maggie's Earth Adventures Unit

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students practice math, science, Spanish, and grammar skills using computer based activities in this unit of lessons. They experience lessons at different levels while tracking their progress using the attached progress chart.
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The German Occupation of the Rhineland

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students discover the history of WWII by investigating the Nazis. In this World History instructional activity, students identify the Rhineland, the Treaty of Versailles, and how Nazis broke the agreement.  Students read transcripts...
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The President's Role and Succession

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the role the President of the United States plays in American government and the order of succession of cabinet members. They explain about presidential qualifications and the path to becoming President.
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Insert Essay Phrases

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this phrases instructional activity, students insert phrases that are given to them into sentences. Students insert 10 phrases into the beginning of sentences.
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Spain and France Influence in Europe and in the New World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the conditions in France and Spain during the Middle Ages and the Discovery of America. In groups, they compare and contrast the political situations in both countries and what effect they had on the New World. To end...
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Overcoming the Fear of "Unknown" Vocabulary

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice different techniques to become a better reader. They practice using new vocabulary and are encouraged not to be afraid of learning new things. They answer questions about flyers to end the lesson.
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Who's Going to the Convention?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars practice planning budgets as they create a budget for ten employees of a company to attend a professional convention. They use the Internet, and spreadsheet software to complete their assignment.
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Investigating Sources-Artifacts

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars discuss artifacts. For this social science lesson, students realize that artifacts can help one in determining about the person the artifacts belonged to. Young scholars will be put into small groups and will look at...
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International Email Connections

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are matched with international students and communicate through email. They concentrate on sentence structure, spelling, details, and composition in their communication.
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Mahoney Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, students look for the words that are part of the word search puzzle that is focused around the theme of the sheet.
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Year of the Impossible Goodbyes by Sook Nyul Choi

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners analyze Korean culture from their literature piece. They investigate the theme of oppression by an occupying army. Students encounter courage, resistance movements and explore the underground railroads.
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The History of Ethanol in America

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore and examine the production of biofuels from the 1850's to the present. Included in their research is Henry Ford, ethanol, World War I and prohibition. They explain the importance of grains and grasses for the...
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Communicating with the World

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students practice their communication skills with people from other cultures. Using predetermined questions, they email their penpal and wait for their responses. They reflect on the value of the information given to them and complete an...