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Energy Crisis and Energy Alternatives

For Teachers 7th - 10th
For this energy crisis and energy alternatives worksheet, learners fill in the blanks of sentences when given terms related to the environment, the energy crisis, renewable resources and non-renewable resources.
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The Sled Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students try to figure out if a sled being auctioned is real or fake with the carvings of G. Washington on it. There is an answer key.
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Poetry

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders write a poem. In this poetry activity, 10th graders read the poem The Road Not Taken written by Robert Frost, answer discussion questions, add new stanzas to the poem and share them with the class.
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Plant Growth

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders keep a journal and record the growth of their plant everyday over a two week period. With an observation written down for everyday of the week, they draw a picture of their plant in their journal on Monday and Friday...
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Science as Inquiry: what is starch and how can we test it?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discuss nutrients and examine foods for starch.  In this starch testing lesson, 6th graders use iodine to test foods for starch and record their results. Students complete a worksheet and self reflection.
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Struggles for Power

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the leaders of the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, students research the contributions of Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius I, and Nero. Middle schoolers write obituaries that feature the...
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Breaking News English: Africa

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Africa worksheet, learners read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
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Iron Filings

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students conduct an experiment in which a solution of copper(II) sulfate is added to iron filings. They write and balance the equation for the reaction that occurs and calculate the amount of iron that reacted and the percent yield of...
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Long Vowel Free-Writing Activity: Long A

For Students K - 2nd
In this long vowel writing activity, learners say the name of pictures that have the long a sound, then write about the pictures. Worksheet has links to additional activities.
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The Letter L

For Students K - 1st
In this letter L worksheet, students practice tracing and writing the upper and lower case letter, write the beginning letter l next to a set of pictures that begin with the letter, and draw an "L" picture of their own.
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Say It, Write It, Use It in a Sentence

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this writing worksheet, students look at a picture, say its name, write the name three times, and use the word in a sentence. They see black line pictures of 7 items which include a king a ring, and a fist.
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Recognizing Pictures that Correspond to Words in a Reading

For Students 2nd
In this picture/word association learning exercise, 2nd graders circle pictures of words that are used in 4 short readings. They find the correct "th," "qu," and "wh" pictures in this digraph activity.
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A Tree for all Seasons

For Teachers K
Students investigate seasons. In this environment lesson, students describe the four seasons by drawing an appropriate tree for each season.
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Complete Number Sentences

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this number sentences activity, students find the 14 missing numbers in 14 number sentences. Students write their answers in the boxes provided.
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Determining the Age of Fossils

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the concept of radioactive dating. In this radioactive dating lesson, students investigate how to determine the ages of fossils and rocks as they learn about half-life radioactive decay.
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Technology Shrinks the World

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the impact of inventions. In this technological advancements activity, students compare the technology of the past to the technology of today. They identify inventions that were not available to their grandparents and...
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Hershey and Advertising

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine Hershey advertising history. In this marketing lesson, students analyze the advertising strategies employed by the Hershey company as they respond to discussion questions about 4 Hershey ads. Students write their own...
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Informal Writing 2

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Young scholars explore characteristics of informal writing. They read a class story. Students rewrite the story in an informal style. Young scholars discover that contractions and exclamation marks are used in the informal style.
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Night Hike

For Teachers 5th - Higher Ed
Learners explore Upham Woods at night and investigate about the special adaptations of nocturnal animals. They identify three nocturnal animals and how they are adapted to the night. Students explain what night vision is and how it works.
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Magnetic Discovery Bottle

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how to conduct simple investigations and use simple equipment to gather data.  In this magnet activity students decide what types of objects are attracted to magnets. 
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The Mysterious Hexagon on Saturn!

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Saturn worksheet, students use a photograph of a hexagon feature on Saturn to solve three problems. These include finding the time it takes for the jet stream to complete one circuit around the hexagon, to find the size of the...
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Understanding Percent as a Special Fraction

For Teachers 5th
In the understanding percent as a special fraction worksheet, 5th graders use computer software for instruction, then answer ten questions about percents and fractions.
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Counting by 10s, 5s, and 1s

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners practice counting by 10s, 5s, and 1s in order to prepare for counting and adding the values of coins.
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Free Printables: Number Square

For Students 1st - 5th
In this number square learning exercise, students enter in the missing numbers in the number square. Teachers use the learning exercise generator to select specific options when creating this learning exercise.