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Spedwards Times

For Teachers K - 1st
Students research parts of existing newspapers by having a newspaper treasure hunt. Students glue pieces found on poster board with headings. Students meet and interview a newspaper reporter. Students create a name and masthead for...
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Electrical Safety Situations

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students determine appropriate responses to electrical emergency situations such as a downed power line. They examine an image of a fallen power line before discussing reasons that a line might be down and how to handle the situation....
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Where Do Your Veggies Grow?

For Teachers K - 1st
Students examine the different ways fruits and vegetables are grown. For this vegetable growth lesson students are presented with the three ways that the vegetation occurs: leaves, roots, or branches. The students group pictures of the...
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Depression and Elevation Angles

For Students 9th - 12th
In this angles activity, students utilize trigonometry to determine angles of elevation and depression. There are 7 questions and some contain pictures.
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Cell Study

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners (females) are introduced to the cell. They discuss what a cell is, and students define what a cell is. Learners comprehend that all living things are made up of cells. They comprehend that life is defined as something that...
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Fossils

For Students 9th - 12th
For this fossils worksheet, students will read 15 statements and determine if it is describing a fossil or not. If it does describe a fossil, students must identify what type of fossil it is. Then students will complete 3 short answer...
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Indirect Measurement, Surveying Trigonometry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students measure distances using indirect measurements. In this geometry lesson, students apply proportion and ratios to measure heights of different objects. They differentiate between direct and indirect measurements.
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Dichotomous Keys

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars define the word dichotomous and explain why a dichotomous key is a useful tool in identifying different species. Then they look up words they are unfamiliar with or mollusk reference books so students can learn the names...
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Land Plants and Algae

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Young scholars compare and contrast algae and land plants. In this plant lesson students discover what algae and land plants require for growth. The young scholars discuss experimental design. The students experiment with different...
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Reading "Beetles, Bees and Butterflys"

For Students 3rd - 6th
Reading information about beetles, bees, and butterflies is the focus of this science worksheet. Students apply vocabulary and comprehension skills in order to answer six questions based on the reading.
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Solving Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve quadratic equations by graphing and by taking the square root of both sides.  The two page worksheet contains a combination five multiple choice and free response...
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Dinoset 2: Counting By 2's And 5's

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice counting by 2's and 5's. They complete five math problems counting by 2's and five math problems counting by 5's. They play a game by typing in a number that belongs in an egg and play By Five's to a 100.
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City Animals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify some of the most important native and introduced species of animals in the United States. They describe how animals populations of cities have changed over time, outline the benefits and problems associated with...
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MONET'S GARDEN BY THE SEA

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students establish their own design utilizing a similar composition to Monet's, integrate their drawing skills in creating a "garden by the sea."
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"Visiting Family at Christmas" Social Skill Story

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Holidays bring their own special joys and stresses. Prepare learners on the autism spectrum for Christmas family get togethers using this social story that not only lets them know what may happen, but also details how they should...
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Summer Body Activity: As Big as Me!

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore things that are their size, literally. In this early childhood lesson plan, students use their bodies for measuring and comparing sizes as they work in pairs to complete the activity.
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Fresh Fruits: ESL Lesson, Beginning Level

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Quiz your English learners on their food vocabulary with this presentation, which focuses on different types of fruit. Common fruits such as apples and oranges join less well-known fruits like mangos and pomegranates in the slideshow....
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Megabeasts

For Students 3rd - 7th
Create larger-than-life insects for the classroom. Bugs are usually pretty small, but during the Jurassic period they were huge. Kids use diagramming and scale conversion to enlarge a modern day insect so that it is as big as its ancient...
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Food Preservation: Food Science, Canning, Gardening

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners consider the procedures and safety issues involved in food preservation. They conduct experiments in canning, freezing and drying. If everyone can preserve food utilizing a variety of methods and science principles, the activity...
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Agriculture in Your Life

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students examine the agricultural sources of everyday products and identify food products outside traditional farming circles. They discuss the background information, and complete activity sheets, locating various commodity locations on...
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The Writing Process

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Introduce young writers to the writing process. Activities model the steps in the writing process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, polishing). A logic tree template is also included. 
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Cemetery Restoration Project

For Teachers K - 8th
Who is buried in this tomb? Trek to a local cemetery, take pictures of markers, explore records, and conduct interviews to bring to life the stories behind the stones. Use Olympus and Tool Factory to coordinate and gather information...
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Comparative Sentences

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this comparative adjectives worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences about the pictures with comparative adjectives. Students complete 11 problems.
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"Once a Jolly Swagman" (Australian vocabulary)

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Young scholars listen to the song "Waltzing Matilda" in order to become familiar with some Australian words.