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George Washington in Song

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students establish similarities to George Washington's time in office with the song "Yankee Doodle."  In this U.S. History lesson, students learn the song "Yankee Doodle" then create a timeline of the song and a timeline of George...
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Maths With the Mob

For Teachers K - 6th
Students are read a book about aboriginal women. They compare and contrast a few items out of the book. They examine their families and discuss them with the class.
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Math: Mr. E Graphs

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders role-play as members of the "Math Graph Detective Academy" and assist in solving a mysteries. Once they have watched a "top secret" video, they sort objects according to traits into five categories. Throughout five...
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Internet: Writing Friendly Letters Via Email

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students view a Powerpoint presentation on writing and sending email. After examining a Website about the parts of a friendly letter, they compose and send their own letters via email. Teachers set up an email/pen pal account so...
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On The Farm

For Teachers K
Pupils identify animals found on farms. They create a farm picture using KidPix Software. They can combine their pictures to create a class book on farm animals. They can use graphic pictures from clipart to decorate the cover of the book.
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Scholarship and Learning in Islam

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners explain what a madrasah represents in Islam. Using the Muslim world as an example, they identify and describe two or more centers of learning. They explain the contributions that Muslims have made to science and math and...
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BBC Learning English, Vocabulary (Crossword Puzzle, with help)

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this vocabulary worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle using the 13 clues. Help is provided in the form of first letters in each word. The relevant vocabulary is found in the Language and Body Language sections of the Working...
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Advocacy Through Letter Writing

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students develop an advocacy plan to address a health-related need for a local, national or global health problem. Students write a detailed letter as part of their advocacy plan.
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Learning Opposite Words

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore words that are opposite such as hot/cold. Then, they complete a worksheet to see if they can match the words in Column A to the words that are the opposite in Column B. After that, Students write sentences for each of...
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The Microscopic World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify magnification by first using a magnifying glass and then with photos taken through a microscope. They complete a handout that leads them through each activity stated. Finally, students use their microscope to view a...
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The Indefinite Article "a" or "an"--Cut and Paste

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this language arts instructional activity, students learn when to use each article "a" or "an" by first reading the rules, then cutting out small boxes with the articles. Students paste the correct article in front of 12 words, then...
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Learning to Alphabetize

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this worksheet on learning to alphabetize, students review the process, then alphabetize 4 simple words. Alphabet is given for reference. Worksheet is designed to be signed by student and parent when completed.
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The Struggle for Women's Rights in the 1800's

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars assist in preparing for debate as part of the group. They participate in the debate and the follow-up discussion, then write a letter expressing what they have learned and project their expectations for the future.
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Family Letter - Foreign Currency and Exchange Rates: Proportions and Ratios

For Students 6th - 8th
In this proportions and ratios worksheet, students solve 6 short answer problems. Students find the foreign currency exchange rates for six countries. Students express the exchange rate as a proportion or ratio.
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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Limited Government

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write a letter to King George III from the point of view of Thomas Jefferson. They defend constitutional democracy and explain the differences between limited and unlimited government.
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Second letter Alphabetizing

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders complete a worksheet to help them alphabetize by first and second letter. In this alphabetizing lesson, 2nd graders use alphabetizing skills to locate books in the library.
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The Art of Paraphrasing

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders participate in an activity in which they practice paraphrasing sections of primary and secondary documents. They are to share their paraphrasing with the class to help with their confidence speaking in front of a group.
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The Causes of Pollution

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Learners identify types of pollution. In this environmental lesson plan, students view a video and discuss the types of pollution. Learners create a poster to suggest ways to prevent pollution.
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Schools Around the World

For Teachers K - 5th
Students discover how schools around the world are the same and different. In this international school lesson, students learn about different types of schools from all around the world and the items and activities within these schools....
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Infusing Equity by Gender into the Classroom: A Handbook of Classroom Practices--See What We've Done

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students research a leader or achiever, prepare a poster, and participate in a panel discussion and role play.  In this contributions by people of diverse backgrounds lesson, students choose a leader and find three resources about...
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Learning to Alphabetize

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this alphabetizing worksheet, students review the process, then put 5 words in alphabetical order. The alphabet appears on the page for reference. Worksheet is designed to be signed by student and parent when completed.
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Language Arts: The Three Appeals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are able to identify and describe the persuasive techniques used in editorial writing. They are able to label persuasive techniques with the logos, pathos, and ethos terminology.
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Phil Up on the Arts

For Teachers K - 2nd
Syoung scholars examine the concept of community in their classroom and school. They list philanthropic acts they could perform without teacher permission. They also memorize and sing two songs with philanthropic themes.
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The Conestoga Wagon

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners research the Conestoga wagon. In this early transportation lesson, students use primary documents to research how the invention of the Conestoga wagon improved transportation.