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State Symbols

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the symbolism of the United States by observing different flags.  In this U.S. History instructional activity, 3rd graders utilize the Internet to research state seals, flags, and other symbols that represent...
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Where Did It Come From?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research island formation, plot locations on a map and make an analysis of why some islands are formed where they are.
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My Antonia: Biopoem Writing Strategy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Explore the characters in My Antonia by Willa Cather with a biopoem assignment. Pupils use the provided format to write their poems about any character from the book.
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Literature-Based Skill Building: Freak the Mighty Chapter Three

For Students 5th - 6th
Have your 5th or 6th graders read Freak the Mighty? Check their reading comprehension with this online worksheet. They answer 15 different questions based on chapter 3: American Flyer.
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Vocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab: Halloween

For Students 10th - 11th
In this Halloween vocabulary worksheet, students select the best word to complete the sentence. They are challenged by the complex options that all relate to Halloween.
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Personal PowerPoint

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students develop a PowerPoint presentation all about themselves.  In this PowerPoint lesson, students make a slide show that gives specific information on each slide.  Slide requirements are included, as well as a grading rubric.
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Social Studies Board Games

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Student-created board games are an effective in-class study tool.
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Nouns-Possessive

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this possessive nouns worksheet, learners determine whether phrases are "natural" or "not natural." Some phrases need possessive nouns. 
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Encyclopedia Expertise

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, in groups, practice using the encyclopedia as a reference tool. They research animals today using the encyclopedia. Their job be to find three or more strange but true facts about the animal listed on their card.
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Bear Multiplication

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this multiplication facts worksheet, students use small plastic bear manipulatives to solve 8 basic multiplication problems.
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Christopher Columbus

For Teachers 3rd
For this Christopher Columbus worksheet, 3rd graders will read a six paragraph passage. Students will then answer seven multiple choice questions about what they have read.
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Tarantula Girl

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a two page true story about a girl who loves tarantulas. Students complete a 12 question multiple choice quiz on the story. There are four additional reading comprehension stories...
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An Introduction:

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore historical research with primary sources about Hydropower.
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Picture a Business

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners create helpful books about local businesses to show what resources are available to their community.