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EGG-cellent POLYMER PACKAGING DESIGN

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate the concept of a polymer using an experimental design of protecting an egg in a bookbag. They test the properties of polymers and form an educated solution to the proposed problem. Then they describe the steps used...
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Armed Forces Day Reading Comprehension Passage

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this reading comprehension/ holiday worksheet, learners read a passage about Armed Forces Day which is celebrated on the third Saturday in May in the US. They answer 6 short answer, fill in the blank questions based on the reading.
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Carbohydrates

For Students 9th - 12th
In this carbohydrates worksheet, students review the six groups of nutrients needed for the human body. Students focus on sugars and carbohydrates, the sources of these nutrients and how the body uses these nutrients. This worksheet has...
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Body Parts Vocabulary

For Teachers K - 1st
Students identify the main parts of the human body. In this human body vocabulary instructional activity, students trace each other's body outline on butcher paper and label the parts of the body. Students define what each body part...
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Abolition and the Underground Railroad in Essex County

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the end of slavery and the hidden paths slaves used to travel.  In this U.S. history lesson, 5th graders examine the travel routes slaves used in Essex County known as the Underground Railroad....
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Class Puzzle - First Day of School

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students draw talents, interests, and hobbies of themselves and a classmate. In this getting to know you lesson plan, students also state how they would resolve conflicts.
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The Jones Family Express

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book The Jones Family Express. In this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, answer short answer questions, have...
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Volcano Above the Clouds

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students develop a travelogue to describe the distinct ecological regions of Mount Kilimanjaro. They describe the health issues that may affect climbers, and any necessary equipment or safety precautions that the team may need at each...
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What Structural Challenges Do Bridge Builders Face Today?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners investigate the process of constructing a bridge. They study the meaning of structural force and draw pictures of examples. Students identify the types of building materials have been used in history to construct bridges and how...
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Parts of Speech

For Students 8th - Higher Ed
In this grammar worksheet, students focus on the various parts of speech.  Students respond to 10 multiple choice questions in this online interactive worksheet.
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Splash!

For Teachers K - 1st
Students listen to the book, Splash in the Ocean. Then they use fish counters, fish stickers, numbers and symbols to solve addition story problems.
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Bouncing Balls

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils create a polymer to demonstrate its properties and develop an awareness of the wide variety of uses for polymers.
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Which Way Do I Go? (Identifying Angles)

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice the concepts related to finding and identifying different angles. There are examples included in the lesson that are useful for the teacher to deliver the lesson.
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Commas and Semi-Colons

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students use commas and semi-colons correctly in sentences. In this commas and semi-colons lesson, students review a study sheet in which they go over the basic rules of comma and semi-colon usage. Students then insert commas and...
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Preposition Combinations

For Students 5th - 7th
In this prepositions combinations worksheet, students discover the rules governing noun, verb, and adjective plus preposition combinations.  Students are also given three common types of sentence errors which involve prepositions.
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Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupils introduced to "Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater" poster. They are told that the man peeking over the wall is Peter Pumpkin Eater, and the woman is his wife. Students are asked where Peter's wife is sitting. They are then asked to...
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Caterpillar Capers

For Students 3rd - 4th
In these reading skills worksheets, students complete several worksheets of activities that help them learn alphabetical order, antonyms, and letter recognition.
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Graphs - On the Floor and Ask a Friend

For Teachers K
Students create a floor graph and then interview their classmates to create their own graph.
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Recognizing 4 major photojournalism techniques to improve quality and interest in pictures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn four basic techniques that enable them to not only tell the story, but also to make the viewer wonder what might have been left out of the photo.
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Explora-Pond: 1st Grade Shore Count

For Teachers 1st
First graders experience addition through the exploration of a virtual pond. They categorize the various plants around the pond, count the number of various types of plants on the pond shore, and calculate the number of shrubs.
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Graphing To Solve Systems of Equations

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students explore graping linear equations and their relevance to real life situations. After a teacher led demonstration, students work at their desks and on the board to plot points and determine the slope of a line. Students then...
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Bbc: Skillswise: Word Grammar: Connectives

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
A short video introduces the concept of joining sentences using connective words. Includes three downloadable factsheets and five worksheets.