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Poetry4kids

How to Write a Free Verse Poem

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Budding poets compose an original free verse poem. Encouraged to use personification and alliteration, scholars read over three tips and examples then try their hand at drafting a poem of their own style.  
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Curated OER

Measuring for Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders find the perimeter of a polygon. In this measurement lesson plan, 3rd graders use yardsticks to measure straight-lined objects to the nearest 1/2 inch. Student choose a "mystery object," find the perimeter, and record it on...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Fourth Grade Science

For Students 4th
In this science activity, 4th graders complete multiple choice questions about day lengths, light and dark, food, recycling, and more. Students complete 25 questions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Perimeter: Post Test

For Students 5th - 8th
In this perimeter worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about solving problems and rules regarding perimeter. Students complete 10 questions total.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Poetry Unit Test

For Students 5th - 12th
In this poetry worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions on different aspects of poetry. Students complete 40 questions total.
Interactive
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The Annoying Orange

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this orange worksheet, students watch a video of a talking orange called The Annoying Orange, answer multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, name kitchen items, and more. Students complete 7 activities total.
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Futures Channel

Folding Circles

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Students investigate properties of circles. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between similarity and congruence as they observe polygons. They investigate properties of two and three dimensional shape.
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Butterfly 2: A Butterfly's Home

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils determine which environmental characteristics make up a favorable butterfly habitat.
Worksheet
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What Makes Up the Solar System?

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this solar system learning exercise, students will fill in the blanks for 5 statements in this graphic organizer based on the objects found in space that make up the solar system.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

The Weight of Things

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students explore weight. In this math lesson, students predict which item weighs more and discuss how they arrived at their decision. Students weigh several items to determine which weighs more.
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Magnetism

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore physical science by participating in a class science activity. In this magnet attribute lesson, students define a list of scientific vocabulary terms associated with magnets and participate in hands on magnet activities....
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Exploring Projective Geometry

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this exploring projective geometry worksheet, pupils use computer software for instruction, then answer 9 questions about 3D drawings.
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All or None?

For Students 3rd
In this reasoning worksheet, 3rd graders study and analyze 4 rows of drawings and determine which drawings are Baps and which ones are Ripps.
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The Castle

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students build a castle to Ravi's design using the cubes. Students then make an original model of a solid object from diagrams which show views from the top, front, side and back. Students describe the reflection of rotational symmetry...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solid Shapes

For Students 4th - 5th
In this solid shapes activity, students learn to identify and solve word problems that use solid shapes. Students solve six word problems about solid shapes.
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The Value of a Number

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students assess informal methods to solve real-world problems that utilize simple equations that involve one variable. They incorporate concrete objects to assist them in the solving of a variety of equations. The students are actively...
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Curated OER

From Rags to (Paper) Riches: Explore Colonial Papermaking

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore Colonial papermaking.  In this Colonial America U.S. history lesson plan, students analyze two poems written in the 1690s about the Rittenhouse paper mill to learn about papermaking.  Students produce their own...
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Wetland in a Pan

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders build a watershed from various materials. In this life science lesson plan, the students will be able to change the design of their watershed to see the changes in the way the water will drain. Each group will be able to...
Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 6: Trigonometric Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Create trigonometric functions from circles. The first lesson of the module begins by finding coordinates along a circular path created by a Ferris Wheel. As the lessons progress, pupils graph trigonometric functions and relate them to...
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ARKive

Dinner at the Reef

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Fine dining can happen anywhere, even in the coral reefs. Budding environmentalists explore marine food chains, predator-prey relationships and the importance of a balanced ecosystem. These important concepts are facilitated through a...
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Los Sustantivos

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Define the items in your Spanish classroom with a slideshow presentation that focuses on singular and plural nouns. As individuals learn about el reloj and la ventana, they review masculine and feminine nouns and assign...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Christo’s Building

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Hook your charges on how to solve a real-world art problem with mathematics by showing works of Christo. You can find eye-catching images on the Christo and Jeanne Claude webpage. Here, math learners help Jean Claude and Christo prepare...
Worksheet
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Solar System Challenge

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this solar system learning exercise, students complete 13 multiple-choice questions to demonstrate their knowledge of the solar system.
Interactive
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Verbal (and other) Phrases

For Students 8th - 10th
Recognize the tense used in each sentence. This online resource requires learners to select a verb tense from the choices presented. There are 10 sentences to work with, and the answer pops up immediately after a selection is made.