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State Geography

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars reinforce their knowledge of the locations of the states. They need to know where the states of the United States are located in relation to each other. Students review the states symbols, capitals and landmarks as well...
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Where Do Green Plants Get Energy?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders realize that plants need light, water, and carbon dioxide to carry out photosynthesis. They participate in groups of 4 to plant (with materials provided) a test group of beans to compare to the control group, write a...
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All aboard the "Quiet Train"

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify and define that an orderly line means straight, one student behind the next, and facing forward. Then they practice boarding the quiet train where the teacher is the train captain and that if he/she hears anyone...
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"Know How" to Line Up

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify and define several movements physically acted out. They participate in a freeze activity in which they line up performing different movements. For example, they line up (1) if they are doing a strength exercise, (2)...
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Class "Goals"

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students observe a soccer theme poster displayed on the classroom walls. As they follow directions, participate, and listen, students earn soccer balls to attach to the poster. Upon receiving 10 soccer balls, the class receives a reward.
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BrainPop-Acids and Bases

For Students 8th - 9th
In this acids and bases learning exercise, students use a word bank to complete 33 fill in the blank questions about the Acids and Bases movie found on the website www.brainpop.com
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Dinosaur Jokes

For Students 5th - 7th
In this science worksheet, students use the key code found on the right to locate the answers to each of the bad dinosaur jokes. Then they write out the answer to the joke.
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Willy the Super - Ant

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading worksheet, students learn to distinguish between the words "want" and "what" by reading a story about a super-ant. Students read or listen to the story and draw 7 cartoons to show events in the story. In each cartoon box...
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Word Stress

For Students 5th - 6th
In this pronunciation worksheet, students listen to the teacher say 10 words. Students underline the stressed syllable. There are no examples.
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Caterpillar Habit

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students watch a caterpillar change and become a butterfly. In this lesson about the life cycle of a caterpillar and a butterfly, students prepare and maintain the habitat of the caterpillar. Students observe the stages of the...
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Balancing Act!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students participate in various balancing activities. In this body management activity, students use cones, mats, ropes, and a balance beam to demonstrate balance. Students are divided into small groups and are assigned to stations.
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Christmas Fitness Adventure

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students complete a fitness challenge over the holiday break. In this physical fitness activity, students receive a worksheet to track their physical activity while they are away from school.
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Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this crossword puzzle instructional activity, students use the clues about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the words from the word box to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Dolch Basic Sight Vocabulary

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this Dolch Basic Sight Vocabulary activity, learners review the Dolch Basic Sight Vocabulary words that are listed in alphabetical order. Students review 220 words.
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Comparisons

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this comparisons activity, students practice comparing things and working with dialogue. Students have eight sets of dialogue where they choose a word or phrase which best fits the sentence.
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Adverb or Adjective?

For Students 4th - 6th
In adverb or adjective worksheet, students choose the word that correctly fits in sentences, either an adverb or adjective. Worksheet has links to additional activities.
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ESL: Homonyms Quiz

For Students 4th - 6th
For this homonyms worksheet, students complete a set of 20 multiple choice questions, choosing the correct homonym. Students may click on an "answer" button for immediate feedback. Labeled a quiz, but suitable for practice.
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Vocabulary and Sentences Exercise (Using Ban, Forbid, Not Allow, and Prohibit)

For Students 4th - 5th
For this vocabulary and sentence structure worksheet, students practice using the words ban, forbid, not allow, and prohibit. Students complete twenty "fill in the blank" sentences and create four sentences of their own.
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The Holocaust: Valuing Creation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students write a descriptive essay.  In this Holocaust instructional activity, students discuss what it must have been like for Anne Frank to stay inside for two years.  Students try to appeal to all five senses in their...
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Heart Healthy

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students assess their risk of heart disease. For this adult health lesson, students differentiate saturated and unsaturated fats. They discuss different heart healthy food ideas.
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Read Works: Give Thanks

For Students 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Thanksgiving Day, how it originated and how it is celebrated today. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Give Thanks

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about Thanksgiving traditions in a Native American family. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in author's purpose.
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Wesley Center for Applied Theology: Epistle of Marcus Aurelius

For Students 9th - 10th
A primary source document written by the great Emperor in which he gives thanks to the Christians for his winning a battle.
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Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Thanksgiving Day

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Thanksgiving Day. The history and facts about this holiday where we eat turkey and give thanks.