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Lines of Symmetry
Fifth graders explore the concept of symmetry using lines drawn through different shapes. The worksheet that is included in the lesson should be used to chart the lines of symmetry for the different shapes drawn.
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Sonnet Form
Students explore the sonnet form. In this lesson on sonnet form, students explore various sonnets and how a sonnet can range from conventional to experimental.
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Growing Tomatoes from Seed
In this growing tomatoes worksheet, young scholars experience and participate in the process of growing tomatoes over a three or four month span of time. Students follow six directives in producing tomato plants.
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Granny's Flower Pressing Adventure
Young scholars review the rules of a classroom garden. In this gardening lesson, students review the rules of a classroom garden and are given the opportunity to pick a few flowers to keep. Young scholars are taught how to press the...
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Different Viewpoints - Loyalist or Patriot
Third graders use primary sources to study U.S. history and government. In this primary sources activity, 3rd graders practice gathering information from "eye witness" accounts of history.
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Water Lesson Plan
Students discuss the importance of water in our daily lives. In this physics instructional activity, students calculate the pressure of water tower systems. They investigate the effect of certain variables using a computer simulation.
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Desert Tortoise Tale
Students listen to a reading of the "Desert Tortoise Tale" and complete a maze that highlights the different threats the baby tortoise faces along the way. They discuss the reasons the Desert Tortoise is becoming endangered.
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Graphing Coordinates
Sixth graders practice graphing coordinates. In this geometry lesson plan, they use the x and y axis to locate points that must be connected in the right sequence to form a straight line.
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Spiders
Students come to the conclusion, from various clues given, that the mysterious creature is a spider, and discover spiders come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes.
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Poetry to the Core
Second graders examine several examples of poetry in the six lessons of this unit. The lessons focus on five poetic forms, couplets, quatrains, limericks, Haiku, and free verse.
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Any Answers 2
In this ESL worksheet, students read 10 everyday questions and comments. Students circle the letter of the best answer to each question or comment.
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Learning About Hurricanes
Learners write a research paper on hurricanes. In this weather lesson plan, students use a science text book to write down facts about hurricanes on note cards and then outline their essay. Learners use the outline to create an organized...
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Bringing the Rain to the Kapiti Plain - Kenya
Students accompany music to the story Bringing the Rain to the Kapiti Plain - Kenya to show how sound and music can accompany story description. In this music instructional activity, students learn how to show sound during a story.
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Independence Day Alphabetical Order
In this Independence Day worksheet, learners read a list of ten words pertaining to the Fourth of July. Students alphabetize the words.
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Ancient Mediterranean Lands: A Timeline of Mediterranean Civilizations
Seventh graders create a timeline for the Mediterranean civilizations. In this Mediterranean lesson plan, 7th graders make a living timeline for the Mediterranean civilizations.
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The New Heads of the Family?
In this reading comprehension activity, learners read a 7-paragraph article about roles of modern children and respond to 5 short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are included.
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Globe Skills Lesson 1 Some Early American Cultures
Students apply their knowledge of geography. In this geography skills lesson, students read brief selections regarding early Americans. Students respond to the questions included in the self-guided map skills lesson.
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Traditional Stories about Wind
Students observe and talk about wind using no weather instruments. In this wind lesson plan, students use their senses to observe wind. They also interview an Elder about wind.
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Back to School Lessons
The beginning of the school year can be a time to delve into some broader issues.
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Hawaii's Migratory Animals
Students act as travel agents to plan a trip for a migratory animal. They conduct research and design a travel brochure that includes a migratory route, illustrations of planned stopovers and special tourist attractions the animal might...
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Teeter Totter
Students explore the two types of spotted sandpipers. They create a puppet show using the spotted sandpiper from Puerto Rico and the spotted sandpiper from Alaska. Students research the habitats of the two sandpipers.
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Cow Parade
Students create individual works of art using cow cut-outs as their canvas in this hilarious lesson ideal for the High School Art or Art History classroom. The lesson includes resource links and can be adapted for any animal or mascot.
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Environment
Young scholars examine the energy saving benefits of trees. They identify ways in which trees reduce air pollution. They also work together to solve problems related to pollution.
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How Green Are We?
Learners identify and interpret the importance of energy efficiency in connection with air pollution. They communicate with families and peers about ways to more effectively contribute to the reduction of air pollution. Finally,...