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Time Story Problems
First graders solve story problems using an analog clock. In this time story problems lesson, 1st graders complete word problems on elapsed time and discuss their solutions.
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The Amazing Red Planet
Introduce your class to Mars with a resource that provides information about its size, location, length of day, length of year, number of moons, and average temperature. Also includes is information about the lans for past...
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Moth or Butterfly
Students categorize butterflies and moths by identifying the unique characteristics of the two different species. In this classifying lesson, students discuss their prior knowledge about these insects before categorizing the...
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Let's Make a Meal: A Study of Oats
Students investigate the history and health benefits of oats. In this food history and nutrition lesson, students describe the origin of oats in America, define nutrition related vocabulary, and read and follow recipes for making...
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Do You Haiku? We Do!
Third graders try their hands at writing Haiku, a form of Japanese poetry. Haiku is usually 17 syllables in three-line form. This engaging instructional activity has many excellent worksheets and website imbedded in the plan. They share...
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Exploring the Moon
First graders complete an experiment illustrating why the moon appears to change over time using a flashlight and ball. Students discuss the shape of the moon and identify it as a sphere. Students write a short informational piece after...
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Food Comparison PDF
In this health worksheet, young scholars are led through lessons to become familiar with the dietary recommendations of the government.
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The Nanofiber Chocolate Factory: An Analogy
Students investigate Nanotechnology. In this physic's lesson, students evaluate a hands-on model made from chocolate syrup and pretzels to determine the advantages of size. Students weigh chocolate syrup to determine it's wait...
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Where are all the Animals?
Students view animals that camouflage at the Shedd aquarium website. In this camouflage lesson, students recognize that there are different types of camouflage, cryptic coloring, counter-shading, warning coloration and mimicry. Students...
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Summer Science Lesson Plans
You can use these lesson plans to incorporate some science into your summer.
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Endangered Animals Bookmarks
Young scholars conduct research on various endangered animals. They conduct Internet research, create a bookmark with information about their selected animal, and sell the bookmarks to raise money for an organization dedicated to...
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Kids Astronomy
In this astronomy word scramble worksheet, students examine the 16 letter groupings and use the decoder to help them reveal the 16 astronomy terms listed at the bottom of the worksheet,
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You Too Can Haiku
Students explore the country of Japan. For this international studies lesson, students utilize their geography skills to locate Japan on a map. Students explore some Japanese customs and communities. Students use descriptive...
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Mathematical Problem Solving
Second graders solve story problems. In this story problem lesson, 2nd graders solve the problems and explain how they came up with their answers. They create their own story problems to be solved.
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Climate Comparison
Students explore climate regions. In this climate lesson, students examine the climate regions of Alaska as well as the state of Hawaii. Students research selected Internet sources to gather information regarding the climates present in...
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Number Stories 1: Student-generated Checklist
Students explore creating a self-assessment tool in a model classroom. Through the use of a video, students are observed engaging in peer assessment activities to generate a checklist. Students discuss the use of strategies a teacher can...
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Capitol Calculations
Students engage in a lesson of writing story problems about the capitol building. They conduct research using the internet to find data involving numbers to build a resource bank to draw information for the writing of problems. The...
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Meet You at the Midden: Map Game
Students examine sketch map of Burrets' Trail at the Nightengale Archaeological Center, interpret map symbols to play game, and identify reasons people modify environment to meet their basic needs.
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Meet You at the Midden: Map Game
Fourth graders use a sketch map to interpret map symbols in order to participate in a game. Using the game cards, they identify reasons why people modify their environment to meet their needs. They compare and contrast how people lived...
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Math Play: Soccer Math: Adding One Digit Numbers
A fun game to review addition math facts. Play a quick game of virtual soccer while practicing adding one-digit whole numbers. Easy instructions and several levels of play.
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Quia: Multiplication Facts Review 1 10
Do you need practice remembering or learning your multiplication facts up to 10 X 10? This matching game is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of multiplication facts and their products you can click if you want to see if...
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Quia: Multiplication Facts Review 1 10
Do you need practice remembering or learning your multiplication facts up to 10 X 10? This flash card practice is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of multiplication facts and their products you can click if you want to see...
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Quia: Multiplication Facts Review 1 10
Do you need practice remembering or learning your multiplication facts up to 10 X 10? This concentration game is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of multiplication facts and their products you can click if you want to see...
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Sumdog: Mathematics Free Math Games, Teacher Resources
On this site students can review key math concepts such as multiplication facts, counting and fractions. Teachers can find lesson plans for their classrooms, create contests for students and track students' progress. Free registration...