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Conflict Resolution in the Classroom
Conflicts that happen on the schoolyard or at lunch can provide a learning opportunity for students.
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Cosmic Wheels
Students build a scale model of the Solar System and determine the time other planets take to travel around the Sun in comparison to the time of the Earth's revolution. The velocity of the planets are also determined in this lesson.
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Making Mind Movies
Students interact with the strategy of visualization to better understand what is happening in a story. They assess the poem, "Talented Family," and the book, "Sarah Plain and Tall," to visualize and imagine in their minds pictures of...
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Why Standard Units?
A variety of units of measurement are taught in this math worksheet. First, learners measure objects using their hands. Then, they use a ruler to gain more precise measurements in meters and centimeters. Nice worksheet!
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Theoretical Quantum Physics... For Kids!
Young scholars explore quantum physics by participating in several class activities. In this space-time lesson, students discuss the concepts of time traveling and the anatomy of an atom. Young scholars draw geometric figures and utilize...
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Introduce Vocabulary: My Chinatown: One Year in Poems
Students explore tier two vocabulary words. For this vocabulary lesson, students work in small groups assessing the meaning of new vocabulary words. Students record vocabulary in a word journal or discovery chart.
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Introduce Vocabulary: The Lion and the Mouse
Students determine the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students explore new vocabulary words while reading The Lion and the Mouse. Students record their new vocabulary words in a word journal or discovery...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears
Students determine the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears and explore new vocabulary words found in the story. Students record their discoveries in a word...
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Media Lessons Help Students to Better Understand Persuasive Language
Beginning a media unit by taking a closer look at advertising, and persuasive techniques can keep students engaged.
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Visualizing Succession
Ecosystem change is easier to understand when you use hands-on activities.
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Stay Out of the Sun Day
In this Stay Out of the Sun Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, correct word choosing, multiple choice, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write questions, take...
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Science--Learning About Light and Shadows
In this light and shadows worksheet, students find 5 transparent items and 5 opaque items from the classroom and categorize them underneath their appropriate headings. Students look at 4 boxes with shadows and draw a little sun to show...
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A Microscopically Enormous Look at Genetic Inheritance
Students use microscopes to examine fly families and analyze their genetic inheritance. In this genes lesson plan, students also use the chi square for comparing genes and compare the class results as a whole.
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Hot n' Cold
Students keep a weather log. In this weather and temperature lesson, students discuss the information that can be obtained from a map and lead into a discussion about temperature. Students watch a video about temperature and...
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Food Chain: what's for dinner?
Fourth graders identify where foods came from and sequence a food chain. In this food chain lesson, 4th graders define vocabulary related to food chains and order a food chain. Students follow the energy of a food chain. Students...
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Word Identification
Students identify grocery items using words on a list. In this grocery word identification activity, students use a grocery list to choose items from simulated grocery store shelves in their classroom. They work in groups to simulate a...
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What is an Earthworm Like?
Second graders study earthworms. In this science lesson, 2nd graders observe an earthworm using a magnifying lens, draw pictures of the earthworm, and record their observations.
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All About Me Lesson
Learners explore psychology by writing about themselves. In this personality lesson, students answer a list of questions that help analyze their own traits and history. Learners create a personal "All About Me" book which they share with...
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No is No, Si is Yes
Third graders match the body part words in Spanish to a picture. They receive a picture of a human with lines coming from its feet, hands, and arms. Students use a word bank, to write the Spanish word that corresponds to the picture. ...
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Know Your Boundaries: Earthquake Lessons in the Classroom
With all the recent attention on Haiti, and now Chile, it is the perfect time to teach your students about earthquakes!
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Developing Environmental Awareness Through Problem Solving
Young scholars examine the relationships among living and non-living parts of the environment. Using their senses, they identify the objects in their classroom. In groups, they participate in experiments to discover where electricity...
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Extra, Extra Read All About It
Looking for an interactive roll playing lesson? Young actors practice reading and rereading decodable texts with expression. They interact with the play, "The Boy Who Wanted the Willies," by Aaron Shepherd within this lesson. An...
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Causes, Effects, Solutions
Young scholars research two key topics. In this environment lesson, students review the greenhouse effect and global warming. Young scholars form groups and research questions about these two topics. Students present their answers to the...
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Measuring and Comparing Length
First graders use rulers to measure in both standard notation and centimeters. In this measuring lesson, 1st graders discuss the importance of a measuring standard. Students measure in inches and centimeters. Students compare inches to...