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The Making of Our First President

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate George Washington's military career. In this George Washington lesson, students research the contributions of Washington the colonial military and then write editorials about his accomplishments for a mock colonial...
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Champions Of The Land

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write an abstract of a book concerning conservation. In this environmental activism lesson, students explore books such as Silent Spring by Rachel Carson.  Students choose a book about conservation from a suggested book...
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Beyond the Printed Word

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate the effects of television and radio on culture. In this journalism activity, students consider how electronic media has shaped journalism as they create timelines that feature the changes and compare and contrast...
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The Social Skill of Communication

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore communication by analyzing manners. In this social skills lesson, 5th graders review the different forms of communication and how to present yourself in a phone conversation, face to face meeting, e-mail, etc....
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Breaking News: OMG, LOL, FYI Now in Oxford English Dictionary (26th March, 2011)

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore vocabulary by analyzing the current events. In this dictionary addition lesson, students discuss a news topic about word additions into the Oxford Dictionary. Students complete a list of activities about the story...
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Egypt's Uprising

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the global impact of the Egyptian uprisings. In this current events activity, students watch video clips and read articles about the role of social and traditional media in the uprising. High schoolers also discuss...
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“The Devil and Tom Walker” Active Reading Worksheet

For Students 7th - 10th
For this reading reflection worksheet, students read the short story "The Devil and Tom Walker" and respond to the 18 short answer questions regarding the plot of the story as they read. 
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Consumer Complaint Menu Role-play

For Students 4th - 10th
In this role play worksheet, students participate in a role play about a consumer complaint in a restaurant. Students complete 5 steps in the role play.
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Feeding is Parenting

For Teachers Higher Ed
Pupils examine their kid's eating habits. In this adult health activity, students discuss ways to help their kids eat well. They read a book about positive feeding relationship and apply it at home.
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Words in the News: Cannes Film Festival

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss what they know about famous actors. In groups, they work together to match new vocabulary words to their definitions. They read an article about the Cannes Film Festival and answer questions.
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Sign Language

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create short video tutorials on various American Sign Language signs. This instructional activity is a six-day project that begins with internet research and ends with student self-evaluations of project results.
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Ancient Democracy

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners describe which segments of society were included in the original Athenian democracy. They compare and contrast early Greek democracy to democracy as it is exercised in the United States today.
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A Penny For Your Thoughts: Cross-Curricular Journal Writing

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students are introduced to the importance of journal writing. After creating their own journal, they write their thoughts and feelings about different subjects. If they choose to they can share their writings with the class to end the...
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Chew on This: Worksheets 1 - 5

For Students 7th - 12th
For this fast food worksheet, students answer 21 questions pertaining to the fast food industry. It appears as though they should read the Chew on This article, but it is not included in this packet. This packet contains worksheets 1...
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Fahrenheit 451: Social Criticism

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students write a four paragraph essay that tells about two things in society that Ray Bradbury criticizes in the book, Fahrenheit 451. In this social criticism lesson, students develop a thesis based on their reading of the book and...
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The Science of Sleep and Daily Rhythms

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students observe their own daily rhythms by going to bed earlier and seeing what happens to their day afterwards. In this sleep lesson plan, students experiment with their own sleep cycles and answer questions about what happened because...
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Living Clocks

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students complete experiments to learn about their internal body clocks and physiological activities. In this internal body science lesson, students read "Body Clock Investigations" and complete a body temperature investigation.
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The Science of the Heart and Circulation

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars mode the transport of blood through the circulatory system with a water relay. For this circulation lesson, students measure amounts of water and transfer them from one container to another. They use this activity to model...
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A More Perfect Union: Barack Obama's Race Speech at the National Constitution Center

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the process of perfecting the Union through changes made to the Constitution, and through the powers delegated to each branch of government.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders research various...
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New York State Testing Program: English Language Arts Grade 4

For Students 4th
In this NY state grade 4 language arts test, 4th graders complete a total of 35 questions, reading passages and completing questions and instructions for writing that follow each.
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 2, Grade 4 2005

For Students 4th
In this 4th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice activity, students respond to 2 writing prompt questions.
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Language Arts Book 3 Grade 4 Writing Skills

For Students 4th
For this language arts book 3 grade 4 writing skills worksheet, 4th graders read 2 passages, write short answers to 3 questions then write a short essay about one of the passages.
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New York State Testing: English Language Arts-Grade 5

For Students 5th
In this NY state language arts test, 5th graders read passages and complete comprehension and writing activities after each. 
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 3, Grade 6

For Students 6th
In this 6th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students read 2 selections and respond to open-ended questions regarding them. Students then respond to a writing prompt.