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Desert Animal Presentations
Fourth graders assemble a presentation about a desert animal using presentation software and a teacher-created template.
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Call Me
Students write essays to persuade their families to use a particular long-distance phone plan. They compare a 10-10 plan to a regular long-distance plan.
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Planning a Railroad
Students use a topographical map to plan a route from Doknner Summit to Truckee, then compare it to the route selected by Theodore Judah.
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Rocks and Minerals Composition Database
Fourth graders research a specific rock or mineral. They compile the facts into a database which students access for information.
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American and Patriotic Symbols
Students study the concept of symbolism. Many students know what the
different patriotic symbols are, but they do not know why these things
symbolize patriotism. They identify classic American symbols, explain why they are symbols and...
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Piecing It Together!
Students use clues to identify states on maps. They work together to identify the state a major city is in as well. They share their map with the class once it is completed.
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True or False?
Students complete an online tutorial. They discover how to determine the reliability of a website. They share their information with the class.
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Cafeteria Compost
Students gather information on composting. They create their own compost pile using proper materials from the lunchroom. They work together to record observations.
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My How Things Have Changed
Eighth graders discuss the impact geography had on hunter-gatherer societies, their toolmaking. They work in groups to create a Web page that links pictures of artifacts to explanations about what the artifact tell us about the lives of...
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Technology in 2nd Grade
Second graders explore ways to use computers. They practice spelling words using Kid Pix software, write Bible verses and illustrate them. They read stories and illustrate and write about their favorite characters. They create pattern...
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Count Down
Students are introduced to useing websites as a data source. Using bird population predictions, they test their predictions from various websites. They record, organize and graph the data and share their results with the class.
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Remember the Bridge: Poems of a People
Fifth graders explore poems of African Americans. They research a famous African American, write a report, create a timeline of events in African American history, create a map of the New World, and research Molly Walsh. After...
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Do You Want To Learn more Aobut QC Planning Tools?
Students explore scientific graphs and charts. They describe the origin of power curves and examine QC procedures. Students calculate critical-size errors that are medically important. They read OPSpecs charts. Students describe the...
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Best Friend Essay
In this writing worksheet, students read the essay prompt about friendship. Students write about what a best friend means to them.
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Daily Routine Essay
In this writing worksheet, students read the essay prompt about daily routines. Students write about what daily routines mean to them and what place they have in their lives.
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Computer Games Essay
In this writing worksheet, students read the essay prompt which talks about the pros and cons of computer games. Students write an essay about their opinions of computer games.
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Animal Testing Essay
In this writing worksheet, students read the essay prompt which talks about animal testing in the development of new products. Students write an essay about their feelings about animal testing.
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Printing Practice -Kk
In this printing practice instructional activity, 1st graders print 3 rows of upper case K, and three rows of lower case k on a sheet which has the sentence, "K is for kite," printed on the bottom.
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Printing Practice- Ll
For this lower elementary printing practice worksheet, 1st graders practice printing 3 rows of upper case L's, and 3 rows of lower case l's. They see the sentence, "L is for lion." at the bottom of the page.
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Printing Practice - Ii
In this printing practice worksheet, 1st graders practice printing 3 lines of upper case I's, and three lines of lower case i's. They see the sentence, "I is for igloo." printed at the bottom of the page.
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Printing Practice- Gg
In this printing practice learning exercise, 1st graders print 3 rows of upper case G's, and three rows of lower case g's. They see the sentence, "G is for gorilla." at the bottom of the page.
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Printing Practice - Jj
In this printing practice activity, 1st graders practice printing 3 lines of upper case J's, and 3 lines of lower case j's. They see the sentence, "J is for jump." at the bottom of the page.
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Hero Essay
In this language arts worksheet, students read the essay prompt about what it means to have a hero and be a hero. Students write an essay about what being a hero means to them.
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Essay About Home
In this writing worksheet, students read the essay prompt about the meaning of home and what makes a home. Students write an essay about their home and what it means to them.