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Time Travel Writing Assignment using "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury
High schoolers examine the consequences of time travel through the analysis of the short story "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury. They watch a PowerPoint presentation, conduct Internet research on endangered ecosystems, and create a...
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Different Ways We Celebrate
Students examine a variety of ways that families celebrate winter holidays. They complete a graphic organizer comparing Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, and write a five-sentence paragraph about one of the holidays discussed. Students...
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The Magic School Bus Goes to Seed
Learners learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. In this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students get a bugs-eye view of the flower world and find out how seeds are created, how they travel, and how they grow into plants.
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Because of Winn-Dixie
Students complete a variety of activities related to the book "Because of Winn-Dixie" by Kate DiCamillo. They create a scrapbook of the characters in the book, play a reading comprehension maze game, and participate in an online...
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Take Service Learning Online
Fourth graders research ways to use technology to raise awareness for refugee camps and the conflict in Darfur. In this world conflict and technology lesson, 4th graders work in groups as researchers, writers, and artists to create a...
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Self-Esteem
Students determine what contributes to their self-esteem. In this self-esteem lesson, students participate in a discussion by answering a list of questions. They complete two handouts; one entitled "Who's in the Mirror?" and another...
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Create Your Own Ad
Students examine the elements of advertising. They analyze the format and structure of advertisements. They develop awareness of advertising techniques and explain that media messages and products are composed of a series of separate...
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Scrambled Sentences
For this language arts worksheet, students analyze 14 sentences where the words have been scrambled. Students unscramble the sentences and put the punctuation marks where they belong.
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Looks Good Enough to Eat
Students examine food photography and the different techniques used by food stylists to make foods look appealing in advertisements. After learning some of the tricks of the trade, students plan and shoot their own food advertisements.
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Reduce Reuse Recycle
Students discover methods that can save the planet by recycling. In this sustainable planet lesson, students read The Berenstein Bears Don't Pollute Anymore, and practice memorizing the 3 R's. Students write commitment...
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Play the Market
Students participate in a hypothetical experiment. For four weeks, they track 10 stocks they have selected. They discuss their imaginary gains and losses and share their observations about the stock market, and their reactions to this...
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Introducing Nonfiction
Learners are introduced to nonfiction text. In this five esson unti, students explore nonfiction as a genre. They identify the components and text structure of text structure of nonfiction text. Learners read a nonfiction passage and...
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Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Vol. 4, Issue 2: Young Inventors: Louis Braille [Pdf]
This magazine article explains how Louis Braille developed a system of reading for the blind which was called Braille in his honor.
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Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Vol. 4, Issue 6: Tall Tales [Pdf]
This magazine article discusses tall tales and how they began to make life easier in a very hard life.
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Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Vol. 5, Issue 4: Coretta Scott King [Pdf]
This magazine article focuses on Coretta Scott King's life and work to stop discrimination.
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Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Vol. 1, Issue 8: The Wide World of Bread [Pdf]
Read this magazine article to learn about bread around the world including its history, types, names, and uses.
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Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Vol. 2, Issue 9: Noodles Around the World [Pdf]
Read this magazine article to learn all about noodles or pasta including their history, materials used, names, and how it is eaten.
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Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Vol. 3, Issue 10: Beavers and the Environment [Pdf]
Read this magazine article to learn how beavers both help and hurt the environment they live it.
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Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Vol. 3, Issue 12: Stringing Along [Pdf]
Read this magazine article to learn about string instruments such as the violin including how it is made, how it is played, and how it works.
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Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Vol. 4, Issue 9: Pianos:the Loud and the Soft [Pdf]
Read this magazine article to learn about the piano including what the word means and how it works.
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Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Vol. 5, Issue 7: The Art of Recycling [Pdf]
Read this magazine article to learn how recycled materials can be turned into works of art and the statement the artist is making.
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Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Stained Glass: Painting With Sunlight [Pdf]
This magazine article discusses stained glass including its history, how it is made, and materials used to make it.
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Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Vol. 5, Issue 8: Guitars:the Kings of Rock [Pdf]
Read this magazine article to learn about guitars including the history of guitars, kinds of guitars, and how they work.
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Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Young Heroes: Katie Stagliano's Dream [Pdf]
In this magazine article, learn about how Katie Stagliano is working to feed the hungry by growing food for they hungry.