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Zhu Zhu

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils read an article about the toy Zhu Zhu and answer comprehension questions about it. In this toy lesson plan, students also create an ad for a new toy that they invent in groups.
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The Battle to Save Bats

For Teachers K - 4th
Students investigate the disease that is causing the global decline of bats.  In this animal health lesson, students read an article which discusses white-nose syndrome, the number one killer of bats.  Students discuss ways to...
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LCROSS Moon Mission

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students read to discover the sequence of events of the LCROSS moon mission.  In this space science lesson plan, students read an article about the LCROSS moon mission and the events that took place.  After reading, students...
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The Treasure of Health and Happiness

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this literature worksheet, students respond to Chapter Four of "The Treasure of Health and Happiness."  Students complete 2 short answer questions about the characters.
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Aahimsa in the Real World: Identifying Ahimsa

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders become familiar with the use of the newspaper and how it educates people. In this ahimsa lesson, 2nd graders recognize the importance of Gandhi and his beliefs. Students read articles and answer questions about ahimsa.
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Chapter 17 – The Great Depression

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, learners read assigned textbook pages on the Great Depression and respond to 27 short answer questions.
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Leadership: Communicating With Your Peers

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars explore communication by using non-verbal cues. In this body language activity, students utilize blindfolds to communicate with classmates through words only, then use only physical actions to communicate and compare the...
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Space Shuttle Mission STS-128

For Students 6th - 9th
In this space science learning exercise, learners read about the space shuttle mission and answer 6 short answer questions about life of astronauts in space stations.
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Policy Process, Tools, and Makers

For Students 10th - 12th
In this public policy worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by responding to 5 questions about the policy process, policy tools, and policy makers.
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Science and Politics in the Soviet Union

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Soviet Union worksheet, students read a 2-page selection about scientific work in the country and then respond to 4 short answer questions based on the selection.
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Vocabulary Quiz

For Students 4th - 10th
In this similar meaning worksheet, students choose the word that has the similar meaning to the word given. Students complete 20 multiple choice questions.
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Breaking News: School Bans Hugging and High Fives

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore current events by analyzing a news article in class. For this school ban lesson, students read a story about a high school in London that has banned physical contact between all students. Students answer study questions...
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Science: What Is the Carbon Cycle?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine the carbon cycle while identifying its sources, sinks, and release agents. Using magazines and newspapers, groups of students design collages illustrating the carbon cycle. Finally, they write responses to several...
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Some Ways to Integrate Trade, the "Missing Link" into Ancient History

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the importance of trade in the Mediterranean Sea. In groups, they create a chart of the items that were most popular in the late Bronze Age and where they originated. To end the lesson, they read an article out of...
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Basics About Beef Crossword

For Students 9th - 12th
In this health learning exercise, learners complete an 85 clue crossword puzzle about beef. Questions cover names for various cuts, cooking words, and filler words such as "abbreviation for etcetera."
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From Cows To Cartons a Look At Milk

For Students 3rd - 6th
For this dairy industry worksheet, students complete 5 multiple choice and 10 true or false questions based on reading about cows, milk and the dairy industry.
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Soil and Volcanoes

For Students 7th - 8th
In this soil and volcano worksheet, students read information about soil and volcanoes and answer questions provided. Students also build model of a volcano and participate in soil activities.
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Paramecium

For Students 6th - 8th
In this paramecium learning exercise, students sharpen their science skills as they color the parts of a paramecium according to the instructions and then respond to 15 analysis questions.
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Making Sense of the Employee Free Choice Act

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the Employee Free Choice Act. In this workers' rights lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the legislation. Students work in pairs to discuss questions and...
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Advanced Critical Reading: Salt

For Students 6th - 11th
In this critical reading worksheet, students read a passage regarding salt then answer three questions based on the reading.
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Skimming Exercise

For Students 6th - 8th
In this skimming for information learning exercise, students read a passage quickly to find the main ideas. Students have a short period of time to read the passage and complete the questions.
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Egyptians and the PKU Food Pyramid

For Students 3rd
In this Food Pyramid worksheet, 3rd graders study the make up and components of the food pyramid and the pyramids of the ancient Egyptians.  Students answer 10 true/false questions and complete a graphic organizer at the bottom...
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Skill One: Motivate Yourself

For Teachers 9th - 12th
As your class members begin to apply for colleges, scholarships, or jobs, it would be valuable for them to be given an introduction as to what they might encounter in an interview. While the title might lead you to believe this activity...
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My Dream of Martin Luther King

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th Standards
Conduct a book study of the story, My Dream of Martin Luther King by Faith Ringgold. Followng a read-aloud, scholars take part in philosophical discussions covering the topics of freedom, equality, race, and heroes. 

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