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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Congruent and Similar Polygons

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What's similar about congruent and similar polygons? Young mathematicians first measure the side lengths and angles of given figures. They use these measurements to determine relationships between side lengths and angles of congruent and...
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Fill in the Blanks

For Teachers 8th
Archaeologists, historians, and scientists all work together to create a timeline of our past. Engages learners in a series of activities that all filter through the NOVA video, "Mysteries of the First Americans." Each activity is...
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Teaching Polygons using Technology

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders utilize different types of computer programs, such as Microsoft paint and Microsoft Word to study and create different types of polygons. They use PowerPoint to create a story about a shape and others that it meets during a...
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My Favorite Kid Pix Pictures

For Teachers K
Students explore the computer software program "Kid's Pix." In this integrated technology lesson plan, students use their writing skills and technology skills to create a class book of their favorite "Kid Pix" stamps.
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Periodic Table Basics Test

For Students 7th - 12th
The periodic table of elements is a vital tool for all chemistry apprentices and professionals alike. Here is a chance for your beginning chemists to assess their understanding of the periodic table. They list element names, symbols,...
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Choose My Plate

MyPlate Secret Code

For Students 2nd - 4th
Can your scholars crack the code? Class members put on their detective cap to solve four sentences related to healthy eating, cooking, and the five major food groups by following a code comprised of images. 
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Les transports

For Teachers 6th - 12th
How do you get to school? What about if you're traveling hundreds of miles? Review transportation-related vocabulary with your beginning French speakers. First, a bunch of terms are introduced. Then, in the second part of the...
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Connecting Letters and Memory

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Elementary students with mild to moderate mental disabilities use a variety of tools to connect letter sounds to images. They use flash cards, posters, and writing while saying to connect letter image to phonemic equivalent. Then, they...
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Santa Claus Around the World

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Learn about the legend of Santa Claus around the world in ESL holiday plan. In it, learners explore the many ways that Santa Claus is depicted in cultures around the world. There are some excellent masters included in the plan that help...
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Egg Carton Lobsters

For Teachers K - 1st
Who doesn't love learning about the ocean? And who wouldn't want to help create an ocean themed mural? Little learners make lobsters out of recycled egg cartons, pipe cleaners, and paint. These are then used as part of a larger 3-D ocean...
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Jesus Teachings

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
For this Biblical activity worksheet, students assess the meaning behind Jesus feeding the people with five loaves of bread and two fishes through a word search puzzle and a crossword puzzle.
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The Cat in the Hat

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this Dr. Seuss comprehension of text worksheet, students complete a vocabulary word search, answer ten comprehension questions and match various pictures that rhyme.
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Characteristics of Polygons

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss characteristics of polygons and organize and visualize those characteristics using Kidspiration. Students import pictures that demonstrate the characteristics and save their projects to be reviewed and graded by...
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Review Letters and Words: 10

For Students 1st - 3rd
For this reviewing letters and words worksheet, students name letters, read sentences, read words, name pictures, and more. Students complete 7 exercises total.
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Letter and Word Review

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this letters and word review activity, students name letters, read sentences, read words, name pictures, and more. Students complete 7 exercises total.
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Mexican-American Life in Texas

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the development of cotton farms in Texas and the use of Mexican-Americans as a labor force. They examine pictures of life on cotton farms and draw pictures of themselves performing one of their own daily chores. ...
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Justice

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students discuss strengths and weaknesses of the court system in providing equal justice for all. They identify factors that cause these weaknesses and recommend solutions.
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The Senate

For Students 10th - 12th
Reinforce your future politicians' growing knowledge about Congress and the Senate with this quiz, which could also be used as a review activity. Questions address the requirements of becoming a senator, as well as the details of Senate...
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Arts & Humanities

Make Your Own Flower Garden

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Get into art with a little lesson on flower parts. The class reviews basic information regarding flowers and then they use a paper mosaic technique to create visual representations of the lovely plants.
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Living in the Oak Woodlands: Early People of the Jewett Mine Area

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students examine the archeology and native peoples of the Jewett Mine area of Texas. Using a map, they explain the economic patterns of the native groups and how the geography of the area affected activities. They compare and contrast...
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Contributions of Chinese Dynasties

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars recognize the contributions that major Chinese Dynasties have made that we still use today. They replicate and create their own timeline using the major dynasties.
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Types of Groups

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to the various types of groups in a society. In groups, they create a chart showing the similarities and differences between primary, secondary, and reference groups. Using magazines, they cut out pictures...
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Changing Roles of Children

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how the lives of children have changed over time. Using the internet, they examine photographs to compare and contrast the roles of children in the past and present. They write a paper showing the similarities and...
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A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the cultural and historical significance of certain artists. They use the internet to perform research and prepare a report of analysis of artistic works looking for cultural influences. Students also tie in the...