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Current Currencies

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the nature of money and how foreign exchange rates work. They write reports based on their research.
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The Real Work is Done in Committee: A Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the Canadian federal legislative process, and identify the main features of local, provincial, and federal governments in Canada. They simulate the process of a bill going through the legislative process.
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Anne Frank: Rescuers

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine how heroic behavior is done by average people who stay true to their beliefs. They investigate how discrimination can be prevented.
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Finding Your Feelings

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine different slides of artwork from different artists. They discuss how art can show feelings and emotions. They share their opinion of the artwork.
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Planning for a Healthy Life

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the difference between diseases that are controllable and those that happen by chance. They discuss the chance of dieing in a war with that of dieing from a disease that has controllable factors. They complete a...
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Committment - Total Enthusiasm

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss as a class some major committments they have to face, and tell why they regard them as "major". They divide into pairs to investigate core requirements for one of the careers listed on a worksheet. Then in pairs, they...
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The Mission of the Red Cross

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore and discus the mission aims of the International Committee of the Red Cross. They draft a letter about the work of the ICRC to the US Secretary of Defense which includes personal opinions on: the mission of the...
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Who Is Responsible For Repairs?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discuss household problems that may be eligible for repair by their landlord. As a class, students discuss the portions of their lease that require their landlord to repair damages and which damages they may be responsible for...
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Viruses and Host Evolution

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research viruses and their effects on the evolution of a rabbit population. They complete a teacher created worksheet of questions on their research. They present their research to classmates.
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Personal Decision Making

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils create a powerpoint presentation documenting a decision they must make regarding Japanese internment during World War II. Working in groups, students are given scenario regarding internment. Using various resources, including...
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Services for the Disabled At Wild Safari

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars discover and enter the website for Six Flags Amusement park. Individually, they identify and discuss the types of services available to the handicapped. After reading the website, they answer comprehension questions and...
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Spelling Word Search

For Students 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are associated with the acquisition of new vocabulary and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Is Football a Waste of Time?

For Students 7th - 8th
In this football worksheet, students, with a partner, explore, discuss and complete a variety of activities associated with football and sports.
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Match the Picture of Money to the Correct Word Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this money pictures and words activity, student fill in the blanks below 5 money pictures with the words that name them. They see the words in a word bank below the pictures. They see words which include penny, nickel, dime, and dollar.
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ESL Grammar: Have To

For Students 3rd - 4th
In these English Learners grammar worksheets, students complete five worksheets with various activities that help them learn how to correctly use the phrases 'I have to' and 'I don't have to.'
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Wife of Bath's Tale Assignment

For Students 4th - 5th
In this poetry analysis worksheet, students read the poem "Wife of Bath's Tale" and analyze the literary elements within the poem.
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Rich and Poor Dictation

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this rich and poor dictation worksheet, students listen to a text about terminology used to describle rich and poor in our world today.
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Discussion Questions: Youth and Old Age

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this youth and old age discussion worksheet, students answer questions designed to stimulate their thinking about age.  Students discuss honoring the elderly and disabilities, among other ideas relating to elderly people.
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Breaking News English: New Laws to Ban iPods on NY Streets

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English activity, students read "New Laws to Ban iPods on NY Streets," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: The Beatles Sue EMI for $50 Million

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "The Beatles Sue EMI for $50 Million," and then respond to 1 graphic organizer, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the...
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University of Texas at Austin

Tex's French Grammar: Subjunctive Obligation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Tex's French Grammar explains use of the subjunctive with impersonal expressions of necessity and obligation. Provides usage examples, dialogues and interactive practice exercises (all both written and audio).
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Obligate Intracellular Parasite

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the characteristics of obligate intracellular parasites and gives examples.
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Legal Guide for Immigrants to Maine: Privileges and Obligations

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains the rights and responsibilities of immigrants who become U.S. citizens and residents of the state of Maine. Topics include voting, taxes, legal documentation, marriage rights, and driving regulations.
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Iehs: Damian Shiels, "Transatlantic Obligations: Immigrant Remittance Networks"

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on immigrants to America having to send money back to their home country to the relatives left behind. It offers several examples including Irish immigrants. An estimated $260 million was remitted to Ireland from...