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Quotation Quiz
In this quotation marks worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions where they choose which sentences are written correctly. Students complete 5 problems.
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Estimate or Exact?
In this estimate or exact instructional activity, students complete word problems where they either estimate or find the exact number. Students complete 3 word problems.
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Wherefore Art Thou, Art?
Students analyze various perspectives on the controversial "Sensation: Young British Artists From the Saatchi Collection" art exhibit on display at the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
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Local Government and Leaders
Third graders research their local government and leaders. Throughout the lesson, they engage in discussions, a visit by an elected local government official and research. In addition, 3rd graders study some basic facts about the local...
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How Much Space Do We Have?
Census-takers view the Internet to find the total population of a city and its total land area. They work with different mathematical scenarios that involve populations and land area in their city. They complete math problems and unit...
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Authority Figures
First graders simulate that they have been stranded on a desert island. They are not going to be rescued and they have to figure out who is in charge, form a government, and how many levels of leadership there needs to be.
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Spedwards
Students discuss what makes up a community. Students elect officials of their community and complete an application for the position. Students research jobs within the community and hold a job fair where parents come to school and share...
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"Our Community Helpers"
Students define the term community. They list many, varied, and unusual jobs (careers) that people might have in our Communities. Students identify the purpose of the work done by their parents-either in the home, or outside of the home....
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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
In Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas chapter questions worksheets, students complete several activities of chapter questions to advance their understanding of the text.
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Maple Trees, Syrup, and Sugarbush Math
In this math word problems worksheet, students complete math word problems dealing with maple trees, syrup, and a sugar bush. Students complete 6 problems where they click on links and that contain growth rate, percentages, measurement,...
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Reported Speech Verb Practice
In this reported speech with verbs worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions where they choose the correct verb phrase to complete the sentences. Students complete 15 questions.
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The City of Ember: introduction and chapter 1
For this comprehension worksheet, students read The City of Ember introduction and chapter 1 and answer multiple choice questions about it. Students complete 14 questions.
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"The City of Ember" Chapter 7
For this comprehension worksheet, students answer a set of 14 multiple choice questions covering chapter 7 of The City of Ember. An answer key is included at the bottom of the page.
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The City of Ember chapters 16 and 17
In this comprehension worksheet, learners read The City of Ember chapters 16 and 17 and answer multiple choice questions about it. Students complete 14 questions.
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Dmitry Medvedev
In this famous person learning exercise, students read a passage about Dmitry Medvedev and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...
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Sarah Palin
In this famous leaders learning exercise, students read a passage about Sarah Palin and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...
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Atlanta and Sherman's March to the Sea
Students explore the impact of William Tecumseh Sherman's actions during the Civil War.
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Looking at Illuminated Manuscripts: Exploring an Illuminated Manuscript Page
Students compare a 13th-century illuminated manuscript page to other manuscript pages and modern printed books. They study the different elements of an illuminated manuscript page.
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The Art of Persuasion - Persuading the Audience
Students write an essay or letter that gives three or more specific reasons to persuade the audience.
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Enforcers of the Law, The Executive Branch
Fourth graders explore the executive branch of government; in particular, Florida's executive branch of government.
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Is it Legal? - The Judicial System
Fourth graders explore the judicial branch of government; in particular, Florida's judicial branch of government.
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Be a Responsible Citizen: Vote!
Learners explore American citizens' rights and responsibilities through group research on the Internet and develop a presentation for the class.
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Who Is Who? What Do They Do?
Second graders create rhymes in order to remember the names of representatives and executives in our government at the state level.
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Your Politician: Myth vs. Reality
Students adopt a public official, research how they spend their time, and define the actual duties associated with the job. They sort perceptions about the job into myths and realities, and analyze political cartoons involving their...