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Settling Down in a New Country
In this immigration activity, 3rd graders discuss factors of moving to a new place. Students read quotes, view pictures with descriptions and pretend to interview a migrant.
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Tell Me About Teeth
In this science activity, students investigate the purpose of teeth, types of teeth, their anatomy, dental care, animal skulls and teeth, parts of a tooth and related topics by reading and completing the activities on the 8 full color...
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Lyddie: An Instructional Unit Resource Guide
Katherine Paterson’s young adult novel Lyddie is the foundation of a differentiated instruction unit that not only explores the rise of industrialization and labor but women’s rights issues as well. After learners read the novel, they...
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India: Is Terrorism Hurting the Economy?
Students investigate the effect of terrorism on the Indian economy. They conduct research on terrorist activity in India, create a timeline, and participate in a summit between Indian and Pakistan.
Novelinks
The Hobbit: Concept/Vocabulary Analysis
Considering using Tolkien's The Hobbit for book circles or whole-class reading? Check out this packet that provides an overview of the novel, some interesting background materials, and links to additional resources.
Allegany-Limestone Central School
Plantae WebQuest
Send your young life scientists on a plant webquest that has them reading case studies to decide if seeds are seeds and plants are plants.
Virginia Department of Education
Weather Patterns and Seasonal Changes
Get your class outside to observe their surroundings with a lesson highlighting weather patterns and seasonal changes. First, learners take a weather walk to survey how the weather affects animals, people, plants, and trees during...
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Third Grade Social Studies
In this social studies activity, 3rd graders answer multiple choice questions about crops, supply and demand, bartering, and more. Students complete 15 questions.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Issues of Unauthorized Immigration
Unauthorized immigration is a complex and hotly debated topic. Class members read an article that examines the issues that motivate unauthorized immigration. Teams then assume the role of special interest groups and present their...
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Glacier Bay Pacific Halibut
The National Park Service has produced a high-quality presentation on the halibut population of Glacier Bay, Alaska. It takes the viewpoint of the marine biologists or rather, ichthyologists, who have been studying the adaptations,...
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Social Studies Review Third Grade
In this review of various skills worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about Georgia history, references, fiction and nonfiction, and U.S. history. Students answer 12 questions.
Florida Center for Reading Research
Vocabulary: Morphemic Elements, Root-A-Word
In pairs, scholars draw cards, read the word, and identify its root. Learners place the card on a tree-themed worksheet to sort words by their roots.
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Spring Migration, Milkweed Monitoring
Students watch for milkweed plants from the previous fall and choose several new plants to monitor. Then make observations and measurements about the plants. The connection with the weather is also made with the monitoring of...
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Sharing Love
Young scholars explore the expansion of love. They read a story about showing love and sing a song. Students draw a picture describing love. In a group activity, young scholars participate in a "Greetings Dance." Students may bring...
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7 Ways for Gen Xers to Help Secure Their Retirement
Students explore the concept of budgeting. In this budgeting lesson plan, students read an article about preparing for retirement. Students create a budget of household expenses during retirement and create a savings plan for that budget.
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Phrasal Verbs Quiz: Mixed
In this phrasal verbs worksheet, students check their understanding of various phrasal by chosing the answer that best completes each sentence.
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Wetlands Trees of Pennsylvania Puzzle
In this Wetland trees of Pennsylvania worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle about the Wetland trees of Pennsylvania. Students complete 20 blanks in the crossword puzzle.
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Deshawn's Days
Students read about a boy while exploring poetry. In this poetry lesson plan, students discuss how Deshawn's neighborhood and family are described.
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Total English Upper Intermediate: The Power of Persuasion
For this gerunds and infinitives practice worksheet, students complete 10 sentences as they fill in each of the blanks with a gerund or infinitive. Students then complete 8 sentence starters with the appropriate gerunds or infinitives.
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Lesson 18, My Friend Linda
Students explore Huntington's Disease. In this biology lesson, students read My Friend Linda and examine the ethical issues brought to light in the story. Students discuss biotechnology issues and genetic testing.
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Fish Crossword
In this fish crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 19 clues to identify the correct fish terms that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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African American History
In this African American History worksheet, students conduct research to find the answer to 10 questions about famous African Americans.
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Tulips: Repeated Addition
This is an introductory lesson intended to prime young mathematicians for later lessons in multiplication. They watch the video Count on it!, discuss problem solving as a class, then work the presented problem using repeated addition....
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Kindergarten
Students engage in a discussion about their preconceived ideas about kindergarten. They share their feelings about being in kindergarten and listen to the book "Oh, The Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss.