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Biography of a river

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students compare and contrast facts about the development, history and importance of several rivers in the state. They research the history and development of one particular river and describe the deltas and their formation.
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Idiom Quizzes - Relationships & Love

For Students 5th - 10th
In this online interactive grammar skills worksheet, students answer 14 multiple choice questions regarding the meaning of idioms. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Happy and Sad

For Students 6th - 8th
For this English idioms and metaphors worksheet, students discover the metaphorical meaning of words and phrases associated with happiness and sadness.  Students work in pairs to role play a conversation about things that make...
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Persuasive Writing

For Students 5th - 10th
In this persuasive writing worksheet, students read different scenarios and decide how you would put the scenarios into paragraphs for persuasive writing. Students read 2 scenarios.
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Using Connectors: Because and Though

For Students 6th - 8th
In this using connectors:  because and though activity, students red the explanations and examples for using these two conjunctions, then interactively complete 20 sentences using the correct words or punctuation, with immediate...
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Rocks and Minerals Internet Hunt

For Students 4th - 5th
In this rocks and minerals learning exercise, students use provided links to research questions about rocks and minerals, and complete internet activities given, using links provided.
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ABSTRACT EX[RESSIONISM DE KOONING STYLE

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view and discuss the work of Elaine de Kooning and then the students create a painting in the Abstract Expressionist style.
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Portraits of Courage

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders define courage and illustrate it in a portrait art medium. In this courage and art activity, 7th graders discuss courage and identify a person who represents its meaning. Students then bring in a visual image of...
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The 1980s Series - Graffiti

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students explore life and work of Keith Waring, and create their own "Graffiti Wall" in the classroom.
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CTBS Vocabulary Practice #3

For Students 9th - 10th
In this vocabulary practice learning exercise, students identify synonyms and antonyms, complete a sentence with the correct word, and choose the word that best completes two separate sentences. Students answer twenty five multiple...
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Art Is More Than Just a Pretty Picture

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students create unique art piece from litter. In this visual art lesson, students learn the importance of recycling and create a unique art piece. Students construct collages.
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Congress of Vienna

For Students 7th - 11th
In this Congress of Vienna study guide instructional activity, students read a brief overview pertaining to the topic and then respond to a reflection question.
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Laughing is Good for You and Your Child: Reading Comprehension

For Students 6th - 8th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage pertaining to laughter and then respond to 5 true or false questions regarding the passage.
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 2, Grade 6

For Students 6th
In this 6th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice activity, students listen to a story read to them by the facilitator and respond to questions regarding it. Students also respond to an open-ended essay question.
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The Box

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students react to a planned dramatic scenario in which someone is caught red-handed and then they improvise a similar scene based on wither guilt or innocence.
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United States Map - Lesson 2 Introduction to Symbols

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore the United States using a map. In this map lesson, students discover how to use map symbols in order to read maps.
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World Map and Globe- Introduction to Symbols

For Teachers K - 5th
Students investigate picture symbols. In this symbols lesson, students define symbols and discuss symbols that they see in everyday life. Students identify symbols on maps by using post-it notes.
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Idiom Quizzes

For Students 5th
In this idioms quiz worksheet, 5th graders read 40 sentences and choose from four idioms that match the sentence meaning. Students must choose the correct idiom that describes each situation.
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The Human Animal

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore non-verbal communication. In this animal communication lesson, students study body language and other forms of non-verbal communication. Students write a summary of their findings to discuss with the class. This lesson...
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Prop Stories

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students observe and demonstrate pantomime and improvisation. They define and discuss improvisation and pantomime, then in small groups discuss and brainstorm ideas using a bag of props. Students then create and present a scene using...
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It's Indirect: Using Indirect Objects

For Students 6th - 9th
In this grammar learning exercise, students learn about using indirect objects in sentence writing. They then use what they learned to answer the 6 questions on the page. The answers are on the last page in the packet.
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I OBJECT! Understanding Transitive Verbs

For Students 6th - 9th
In this grammar activity, students learn how to use transitive verbs in sentence writing. They then use what they read to answer the 17 questions on the activity. The answers are located on the last page of the packet.
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Direct Objects: Verbs That Act on Something

For Students 4th - 6th
In this direct objects worksheet, students underline the direct objects in 8 sentences and finish 8 sentences with a personal direct object.
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Pre-k Book Talk

For Teachers Pre-K
Students read the book Corduroy and tell if they liked or didn't like the story. In this books lesson plan, students have a stuffed bear to hold while reading the story.