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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Mill
Students participate in a simulation of wool trading in the 1800's. They pass around a ball of yarn at various stations to simulate the interdependence of each stage of the wool trade, discuss what happens when there is a problem in the...
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A Map is Worth a Thousand Words
Pupils read the story, "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell. They discuss specific parts of the story with a group and put their lists on the board. They write a summary of the plot and setting of the story.
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Mapping Fairfax County Service Providers
Students brainstorm a list of services governments should have available to its citizens. Using the internet, they locate as many of these services as possible and compile a class list. They also analyze specific programs to consider...
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The Virginia Assembly
Students examine the first permanent English settlement in America. Using the Internet, they identify the importance of the Virginia assembly. They answer questions based on different scenarios given to them by their teacher and how...
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Painting Music
Middle schoolers convey the concept that music expresses different moods. Using paint, students draw various artistic elements that convey the mood of a piece of music they hear in class. They complete an analysis of classical paintings...
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Attack Theatre Movement Lesson: The Toy Shop
Students study even and uneven rhythms in music. They demonstrate slow and fast movements using various body parts and echo clap with their hands. Listening to uneven rhythms of the drum, they skip, jump and hop and simulate toys in a...
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Matheson Hammock Mangroves
Students research a natural hammock ecological niche and how it differs from other niches. They investigate what plans and animals are native to the hammock. They explore the importance of the hammock and its connection to other niches.
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Lesson L - Hit The Road Jack (or Jill)
Students discuss forms of transportation in Delaware during 18th Century, find approximate area of court order on current map of state, draw layout of their school, and decide where new hallway or outside pathway would be most needed.
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Good Advice 1
In this language arts worksheet, learners read 20 questions and match them to the logical answers which give good advice. Example: Are you tired? (Go to bed!)
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A Gift for Charlie's Mum -- Crossword
In this language arts activity, students read 40 clues and fit the answers into a crossword puzzle. All pertain to a book called A Gift for Charlie's Mum. This page is from the UK.
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Homographs
In this language arts worksheet, learners learn that a homograph has the same spelling as another word but a different meaning and sometimes a different pronunciation. On these 3 pages, students study 5 examples of homographs which have...
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Winter Clothing Crossword
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, 1st graders read the 14 clues and use them to find the words to complete the puzzle about winter clothing.
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Spelling Connections: Grade 2: Rhyming Words
In this spelling worksheet, students read the words on 4 houses. Students write spelling words that rhyme with each of the words. There is no spelling list on the page.
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Ocean Pollution
Pupils study their role in eliminating ocean pollution and helping keep the oceans clean. In this environmental issues lesson, students define pollution and brainstorm examples of ocean pollution. Pupils define biodegradable and watch a...
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A Visit to Bratislava
Ninth graders explore the country of Bratislava. In this Eastern European activity, 9th graders read an article and answer comprehension questions. Students create a presentation for their classmates on Bratislava.
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Soil Comparison and Analysis
Students perform tests on different soil samples. In this earth science lesson, students classify the soil into groups according to test results. They write a lab report following a certain criteria.
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Energy Forms
Students explore energy by participating in a science lab in class. In this energy form lesson, students define the different types of energy such as light, mechanical and sound while examining energy measuring tools in class. Students...
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Past Tense Fluency
Students review the past tense forms of verbs and answer have you ever questions. In this past tense lesson, students participate in activities to enable responding to questions about a trip.
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Singular and Plural Nouns 6
In this nouns worksheet, students write whether the underlined word in the sentence is a singular or plural noun. There are 10 words to identify.