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Graphing Solutions To Inequalities On A Number Line

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders graph solutions to problems on a number line. After discussing algebraic expressions, 8th graders discuss how to solve them using an inequality. They observe examples and then work problems at their desks and on the...
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Intermediate Sentence Completion: 14

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this sentence completion worksheet, students fill in the blank for the correct words for each sentence. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions. Click on "show all" to see the rest of the worksheet.
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Feely Balloons

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars use their sense of touch to identify different types of solids. In this "Mystery Solids" lesson plan, students feel various balloons filled with items such as rice, flour, salt, beans, etc. They use their senses to come to...
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Introduction to the Writing Process: Character Description Essays

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students analyze and evaluate an essay and write a character description.  In this character description lesson, students read and analyze an essay in a teacher-led lecture.  Students  brainstorm then write a...
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Personality

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this psychology learning exercise, learners complete 5 short answer questions about personality. They explore Freud and Maslow's theories.
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What Can We Lose? What Do We Lose as we Gain Force With A Lever?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders view a demonstration of a teeter totter as a basis for assessing pre-knowledge of a lever. They create a KwL chart. Students work in small groups to conduct a variety of experiments. The first requires students to tie books...
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Gingerbread Houses

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use their knowledge of fractions and ratios to build gingerbread houses. In this fractions and ratios lesson plan, students use graham crackers, milk cartons, icing, and more.
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The Noughties

For Students 9th
In this World History worksheet, 9th graders read an article and answer nine comprehension questions.  Students write definitions to vocabulary words. 
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Hide and Survive: A Natural Selection Activity

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore the theory of natural selection given certain scenarios. In this biology lesson plan, students graph data taken from the experiment. They explain the factors that contribute to the survival of the fittest.
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Apple Observation

For Students 6th - 8th
In this apple observation worksheet, learners identify with the importance of observations and respond to the questions that follow the activity. They describe the image they see when they think of a red apple, including its texture and...
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Cartesian Diver Lab

For Students 6th - 8th
For this Cartesian diver lab, students explain using text and diagrams how the Cartesian diver works. Students evaluate ways in making their lab design better. Students make predictions of how changing the variable would change the...
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Student Exploration: Circuit Builder

For Students 7th - 8th
In this circuit builder worksheet, students use the Circuit Builder Gizmo to answer 15 questions and complete charts about different kinds of circuits. Students will need to have access to the online Gizmo to complete the worksheet.
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Primary Elections & Caucuses

For Students 5th - 8th
In this online interactive primary elections and caucuses instructional activity, students respond to 10 fill in the blank, true or false, and multiple choice questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
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Research Paper: Writing the First Draft

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students use their completed outlines, notecards, and opening paragraphs to create a first draft of their research paper.  In this research writing instructional activity, students focus on the body of their paper as they compile...
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Developing A Balanced Lifestyle

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students engage in a study of the character trait of peace and how it is useful to becoming part of a lifestyle. The lesson asks students to read a story that illustrates the concept that is followed by targeted questions to be answered.
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Point-Slope Form

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the point-slope form of linear equations and graph lines in the point-slope form. After completing the point-slope equation, they identify the slope of a line through a particular point. Students explain the...
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Environmentalists Internet Hunt

For Students 5th - 10th
In this environmentalist worksheet, students click on the links in the questions about environmentalists to find the answers to the questions and then come back and answer the questions. Students answer 14 questions total.
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So or Because

For Students 5th - 8th
In this online interactive ESL instructional activity, students respond to 11 multiple choice questions regarding the use of so and because. Students may check their answers with the click of the mouse.
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Good Advice on Credit Cards

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the uses of credit cards. In this life skills lesson, study discuss how credit systems work and the advantages and disadvantages of using credit cards.
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Digestive System Quiz

For Students 9th - 12th
In this digestive system worksheet, learners answer 9 questions, 2 of which are multiple choice and 7 are short answer. Included are questions about the process of digestion and the structures of the digestive system.
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Jobs in Jamestown

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research data on Jamestown settlers in order to learn about the daily life and events in the colony. In this investigative history lesson, students work in groups to analyze the results of the Jamestown census. Students take...
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Convection in a Pan

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore convection. In this lesson on heat and energy, students investigate how heat moves in convection currents. They use their finding to better understand how convection currents effect the movement of tectonic plates.
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The Tank Man

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the events surrounding the confrontation at Tiananmen Square between Chinese forces and "The Tank Man." They discover how censorship affects what the media reports and what the public learns. Students research China's...
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Convection in a Pan

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students watch a demonstration using a plastic bag and a hair dryer to create a hot air balloon. After the demonstration, they discuss the results and whether or not hot water behaves the in the same manner as hot air. They conduct...