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Families
First graders complete a unit on families and family structures. They create a family tree for their own family, construct a family mobile, sort and discuss photos of families from around the world, create a banner of ways to say "I...
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I Like Me and I Like You
Learners use the book "I Like Me!" to create a context for investigating self-concept (how one feels about self). They have the objective of realizing their rights and responsibilities. Students work in small groups conducting interviews...
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Kids Collect LEGOs for New Orleans
Students read and discuss a news article about children that collected 1.5 million LEGO bricks for kids in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. They complete a fill-in-the blank activity, answer article comprehension questions, solve...
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The History of Money
In this social studies worksheet, students investigate the history of paper money and coins. Students read paragraphs about what early people used for money and what kinds of banks were used. Students complete a crossword puzzle.
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Family Sells House to Help the Hungry
Young scholars compare their wants and needs, then read a news article about a family that downsized their home to help African villagers. In this current events and poverty in Africa lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a...
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Sports Helmets and Impact Testing of Polymers
Students examine the importance of good quality safety gear. In this investigative lesson, students will tests various polymers, collect data, and analyze the data to determine which polymer is best for safety helmets. They will design a...
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The Many Shades of Our World
Students discover diversity. In this civil rights lesson, students consider that skin color is unique and that diversity is common in the world as they complete artwork that reflects the writings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Keeping Pets Safe in an Emergency
Students discuss what ifs with relation to their pets. For this keeping pets safe lesson, students create lists of pet items needed in case of disasters. Students complete worksheets related to pet safety in emergencies.
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Idioms - G
In this recognizing idiom usage activity, students read idioms with explanations of their meanings and then use them to give advice or answers as responses to the people's comments. Students write 7 answers.
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Fredericksburg Quiz
For this online interactive Civil War worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about the Battle of Fredricksburg. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Culture and Obesity
Students explore cultural perceptions regarding obesity. In this personal health instructional activity, students read case scenarios about 3 women and their health perceptions. Students discuss the women and the stereotypes associated...
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The Color Purple Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Alice Walker's The Color Purple. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Count of Monte Cristo Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Dumas's The Count of Monte Cristo. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
In this online interactive reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Dickens's Oliver Twist. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions based on Beckett's Waiting for Godot. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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I Am From Poem
In this poetry worksheet, students create a poem about their memories and upbringing. Students use details and feelings that reflect their life and memories.
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What is Judaism?
In this Judaism learning exercise, students read a 3-page article about the Jewish religion and traditions. Students then respond to 8 matching and 4 short answer questions based on the reading selection.
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Mesopotamia
Students map Mesopotamia. In this Geography lesson, students are introduced to Ancient Mesopotamia. Students use an atlas to label the defining features and areas of Mesopotamia on a map.
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Adjectives: Words That Tell US More
Adjectives are the focus of this language arts worksheet. Students identify adjectives in sentences. A nice description of what adjectives are, and how they are used, is included in this fine worksheet.
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"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" Lesson Ideas
There are many creative activities that can be done to extend the learning after reading "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas."
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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas: The Magic School Bus Plants Seeds
Students read The Magic School Bus Plants Seeds by Janna Cole. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the study of plants and seeds. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and...
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Tree Friends
Learners are introduced to tree structure and use. They identify their special tree using all senses except sight. Students identify six different internal parts within a cross section of tree trunk (bark, phloem, xylem, cambium,...
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The One-Question Interview
In this interview instructional activity, students choose one interview question. The questions deal with the economy, nonprofit organizations, and community service. There are fifteen questions.