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Adjectives

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this adjectives practice worksheet, students choose describing words with opposite meanings. Students complete twelve sentences.
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Ss: Following Written Directions

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this recognizing upper case S and lower case s worksheet, students read and follow directions for coloring, cut and glue s pictures, and practice printing Ss. Students complete four activities.
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Why We Count

For Teachers K - 4th
Students visualize census data on a map and use a map key to read a population map. In this census lesson, students use a map of the Virgin Islands and corresponding worksheets to gain an understanding of population density.
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Reporting Live from the 20th Century!

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students read and write newspaper articles. In this newspaper article writing activity, students collect and share current news articles, examine how they are written, then choose an event from the 20th century and write their own news...
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I Watch Babies Grow

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore the changes of life in different generations. In this change of life lesson, students help out families with new babies and learn about their needs. Young scholars participate in interviews, creating timelines and...
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Setting the Stage for Service Related Learning Relationships

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners understand the stereotypes and realities of older people. In this philanthropic lesson, students in groups read and report on the positive images of older people in children's books. Learners address the needs and wants of older...
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The Electric Hearth

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine popular media. In this media awareness lesson, students keep logs of their interactions with media and then write an essay regarding the data.
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Bears' House Vandalized, Witnesses Say Blonde Girl Spotted Fleeing from the Scene

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore journalism. In this expository writing lesson, students read several newspaper articles and note common features. After reading Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Jan Brett, students work with a partner to write a news...
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Trains, Telegraphs, and Steamships: War’s New Weapons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine the technological weapons of the Civil War. For this Civil War lesson, students research the use of trains, telegraphs, and steamships in the war. Learners write newspaper articles pertaining to the new weaponry.
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Problems with our Food System: Hunger

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners understand that hunger causes many deaths a year and many children are trapped as slaves through watching a video. For this hunger and child slavery lesson, students write letters to call attention to the problems of hunger and...
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The Basics of Journalism: A Little Preview

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Young scholars define journalism and identify the basic components of a news story. In this journalism basics lesson, students define the word journalism, read a new story, and break it into parts with two major characteristics for each...
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John Gary Evans and the Politics of Race

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners read letters written by Evans and Gunton regarding race relations. In this Progressive Movement lesson, students interpret the intentions and tone of the letters to understand contemporary racial beliefs. Learners discuss the...
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Past School Practices

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
Students research the history of a school system. In this school system lesson, students list the grade levels and subjects taught in their school and interview their teachers and administrators. Students collect past photographs of...
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Zoo Awareness Day

For Students 5th - 10th
For this Zoo Awareness Day worksheet, students complete activities such as read the passage, match the phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice fill in, correct the spelling, put text in correct order,...
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Propaganda Techniques

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students recognize and separate various techniques of propaganda.  In this propaganda lesson, students read a handout about the various types of propaganda and how it is used ina political campaign.
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The Big Freeze

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students read to examine unusual weather conditions. For this reading comprehension lesson, students complete 4 activities, explore several websites, and read a story. Students will then answer comprehension questions.
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Teaching the Novel in Context

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students write a context paper.  In this teaching the novel in context lesson, students view a primary sources to recreate the cultural and historical context of the novel.  Students make the connection between the literary...
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Bud, Not Buddy

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read the book Bud, Not Buddy and participate in activities that generate understanding of the Great Depression. In this realistic fiction lesson, 5th graders read about a boy who grew up  during this time. Students...
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Breaking News English: WikiLeaks

For Students 5th - 10th
In this WikiLeaks worksheet, students 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...
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Breaking News English: Wayne Rooney

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Wayne Rooney worksheet, students 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...
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Breaking News English: South Ossetia

For Students 5th - 10th
In this South Ossetia worksheet, students 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...
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Breaking News English: Madonna's Adoption in Malawi

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Madonna's adoption in Malawi worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...
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Some or Any?

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this online/interactive grammar worksheet, students read descriptions about using the terms some or any and apply their knowledge to complete sentences with either some or any answers. Students answer 50 questions.
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Active or Passive

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this interactive grammar worksheet, students read the 22 sentences and identify the passive or active voice from the drop down menu.