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Confucius and Confucianism

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars explore Confucius and his influence on the development o China. They contrast and compare Confucianism to Western philosophy. Classmates observe a video of the biography of Confucius. They video conference with students...
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Art Criticism for Elementary

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students view various pieces of art and identify their basic elements. Using the art, they present the elements to the class in a presentation. They answer questions and organize them into written form. They also write and reflect on...
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Get Smart

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss the definition of intelligence and the possibility of measuring intelligence. They consider the elements of intelligence by reading and discussing the article "'Jeopardy' Millionaire is Smart, but Is He a Genius?They...
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M.I. Smart!

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students will learn the skills necessary to create multi-media presentations and internet activities that demonstrate a deep understanding of their subject matter. Learning through a variety of unique experiences allows children to...
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Lucy's Literacy Legacy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
students examine three local public arts portraits of Lucy Stone. They study her role in the women's rights movement through comparative readings, Internet research, and children's literature. In addition, they gather and organize...
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Ancient Mediterranean Trade Fair

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders begin the lesson by discussing how artifacts are located. In groups, they define the terms supply, demand, resources and trade and discuss how the United States is affected by International trade. They use this...
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Booker T. Washington

For Students 6th - 8th
For this social studies worksheet, students find the words associated with Booker T. Washington and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Animal Idioms

For Students 6th - 7th
In this ESL animal idioms learning exercise, students read 12 idioms that contain an animal name. Students draw a line to the meaning that will match each idiom its definition.
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Worksheet 12: Modals, Part 1, Expressing Ability

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
When learning vocabulary, students have to identify the subtleties in word usage. This worksheet, which has students practice basic grammar and vocabulary, requires students to distinguish the meaning of a word in context in 12 examples.
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Cyber Hunt Activities: Lewis & Clark

For Teachers K - 8th
Students participate in cyber hunt activities involving Lewis and Clark in order to gain a better idea of what it was like to be an explorer of the vast western lands. For this history lesson, students may choose to study the route that...
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Transitions – Review Worksheet 2

For Students 4th - 7th
For this transitions review worksheet, students practice their grammar skills as they rewrite 7 sentences using the appropriate transitions.
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Because Of, Due To, Owing To

For Students 6th - 7th
In this word choice instructional activity, students learn the correct use of three transition terms: because of, due to, and owing to. After reading the rules and studying the examples, students rewrite 5 sentences.
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Early American Education and Horace Mann

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students analyze the contributions of Horace Mann. In this public education lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding the history of American education, Mann.s life, the Morrill Act of 1862, and the Northwest Ordinance.
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Understanding the Power of Genes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research the impacts of genetic research on homes, research laboratories, and hospitals. In this genetics lesson, students use the Internet to investigate the ways that genetics has affected our way of life. They present...
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Passive Practice 1

For Students 6th - 9th
In this passive voice practice activity, students explore 8 sentences and identify those that are passive. Students also examine 7 sentences and identify those written incorrectly.
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Brown v. Board: Where are We Now?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore  the concept of resegregation. In this civil rights lesson plan, students research the impact of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling in their community. Young scholars define and...
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President Barack Obama Alphabetical Order Worksheet

For Students 1st - 4th
In this online interactive President Obama worksheet, students examine 10 words and names regarding the president and his policies and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This worksheet may also be printed for...
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President Barack Obama Alphabetical Order Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this online interactive President Obama learning exercise, students examine 16 words and names and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This learning exercise may also be printed for classroom use.
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Verb Tense Exercise 8

For Students 5th - 10th
In this online interactive grammar skills worksheet, students answer 7 fill in the blank questions regarding verb tenses. Students may submit their answers to be scored.  
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Gerunds and Infinitives 28

For Students 5th - 10th
In this online interactive grammar skills worksheet, students answer 10 fill in the blank questions regarding gerunds and infinitives. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Wealth and Power: United States v. Microsoft

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore wealth and influence in the United States. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the United States v. Microsoft case. Students...
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Proofreading Activity

For Students 5th - 6th
in this proofreading worksheet, students read a set of passages and rewrite, correcting errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar and usage.
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The Structure of the Galaxy

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students infer the galaxy shape.  In this structure of the galaxy lesson students observe the distribution of objects in the sky and answer questions.
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The Geography of Europe

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars examine maps of Europe. In this geography skills lesson, students interpret several maps to determine the boundaries of the European Union and respond to assessment questions about the maps.