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Ancient World
Sixth graders play a powerpoint jeopardy game. This can be used as a test or as a way to review information. This is a culminating test for our unit on Ancient Worlds. The jeopardy game is based on goals in math, language arts, and...
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StarDarts
Students divide into groups of four or five and distribute materials to design StarDarts by drawing and cutting out 6-8 cardstock stars, each about one and a half inches across. They decorate their stars with phosphorescent paint...
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Economics, Ecology, & Ethics
Pupils are introduced to the concepts of economics in a ethical way. In groups, they examine a shift in an economy and discover the effects of the shift. After reading an article, they evaluate it and they write their own conclusion to...
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Non-British Surnames
Students investigate some of the common characteristics of surnames around the world. They also examine some of the unique characteristics of surnames in different countries. The lesson plan finds its context with the help of guiding...
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Printable Blank Handwriting Paper
In this handwriting skills worksheet, young scholars practice writing on a free writing topic on the lined paper provided for them to write on.
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Short Stories: The Puzzle Pieces of Life
Students distinguish the elements of fiction in a short story. In this fiction elements lesson, students complete nine lessons of activities to learn about the elements of fiction in short stories.
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The Ideal Home
Fifth graders design their ideal home. In this ideal home lesson, 5th graders illustrate and describe their ideal home. Students present visuals to their classmates. Lesson is part of a unit.
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Review of My Community
Learners review activities from the "My Home" unit. In this review lesson, students view a PowerPoint about a community then play a game to answer a variety of questions about the community. PowerPoint may be in English or changed to...
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Researching and Writing Travel Brochures
Pupils design a travel brochure. In this travel brochure lesson, students review travel brochures and discuss a travel adventure they would like to go on. Pupils prepare an outline of their own brochure with itinerary.
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Television and Movies
Fifth graders explore media. In this television and movies lesson, 5th graders compare a variety of types of television shows and movies.
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Day eight: Participating in a community service project
Students participate in a community service project. In this ELL lesson, students complete a project while the teacher takes photos. The students use these photos in a bulletin board.
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Presenting our Newspapers
Learners present their group newspapers. In this presenting lesson, students share their newspaper creations with peers and receive feedback. This lesson is part of a unit: "In the News".
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Rusyns Survive Time in Central & Eastern Europe
Tenth graders study the different ethnicities in Europe. For this Eastern Europe ESL lesson, 10th graders read an article and complete guided questions. Students participate in a debate.