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Information, Please!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore their community recycling program and observe how aluminum cans are processed for recycling.
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Message in a Bottle

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders write a short story about being stranded on a deserted island. After a brief geography review of locations at various latitudes and longitudes, 6th graders draft their story about being stranded. They use sensory and...
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Mardi Gras

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders in an 8th grade French class explore the history and activities of Mardi Gras. They research Mardi Gras using the Internet and then with a small group, create a PowerPoint presentation for presentation to the entire class.
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Exploring the Solar System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners are introduced to the nine planets and countless moons of the solar system. Using the internet, they research one of the planets to determine if a manned mission to the planet would be possible. They share their information...
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September Following Directions Activity

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this September worksheet, pupils follow 10 steps and color in the illustrations according to the directions. Students choose colors based on their opinions about the month of September.
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Where in the World is Tacky the Penguin?

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete activities related to they story they are reading in class. Through art and measurement activities, 1st graders relate a story from the "Tacky the Penguin Series" to everyday objects and ideas they encounter.
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Travel Agent to the Ancient World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students persuade others to visit ancient times. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students participate in a webquest that requires them to encourage others to visit ancient Greece, ancient Israel, Ancient Rome, ancient China,...
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Weather Research

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students compare and contrast weather conditions. In this weather lesson, students conduct online research to identify the weather conditions for the city they have chosen. Students compare and contrast the similarities and differences...
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Are We There Yet?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discover how to use maps and why they are important when using a map. They calculate distance using a map scale and time using travel speed and a map scale.
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5 More Ways to Have a Safe, Fun-Filled Summer!

For Teachers K - 5th
Students review and discuss five important summer safety tips.
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Antarctica

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders become familiar with Antarctica, the Earth's southernmost continent, by researching its environment and inhabitants. They reference maps, conduct Internet research, identify animals, create graphs and write reports.
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Touring the Regions of the United States

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the regions of the United States. They use maps, research on the Internet and use measurements and estimations. Students create a presentation using spreadsheets and publishing software.
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Inventor's Project

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students conduct research about different inventors and their inventions. They use various types of resources to obtain information. Students use the information to create a class museum that contains artifacts, written reports, or models.
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Exchange Rate Problems

For Students 8th - 12th
In this economics worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and multiple choice questions about exchange rates throughout the world.
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Adverbs of Manner

For Students 5th - 7th
In this adverbs of manner worksheet, students will fill in a table of adverbs and adjectives; then select a word (either an adverb or an adjective) to complete the given sentence.
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Student Travel in the Shadow of War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and discuss pros and cons of study abroad during times of war, and document decisions and positions of local school administrators on topic. Students then write editorials voicing their opinions.
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My Summer Vacation: Traveling

For Teachers K
A classic lesson idea, kindergarteners share stories about their summer vacations on their first day of school! First, your young learners will listen to you talk about your summer vacation, making sure to use plenty of visual aids. Then...
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From Photo to Printed Word: Getting Second-Graders to Write

For Teachers K - 2nd
Use photographs to entice your children to write! In this digital storytelling instructional activity, young scholars study the functions of digital cameras. They review their sentence-writing skills, then take digital photos and write...
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Along the El Camino Real

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
While studying each of the 21 missions in California, your class will learn about the founders and founding dates of each mission. Note: Some resource links may not be working, but can be supplemented with additional activities found on...
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Friendly Letter

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Many youngsters do not know how to write a friendly letter! Show them this presentation to inform them. The PowerPoint splits a friendly letter into five elements: heading, salutation, body, closing, and signature. For each element,...
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Math and Your Local Restaurant

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Connect ratios, fractions, scale factor, percents, and elapsed time to restaurants.
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Wetlands

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine how an ecosystem is a distinct community of interactive living and non-living things.
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Spanish Through History - Web de Anza

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the history, economics, and geography of the Anza era. They read primary source journals, diaries, and letters, conduct Internet research, and write a research report.
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Multiplication Word Problems

For Students 4th
In this multiplication word problem worksheet, 4th graders use work space provided to complete a set of 4 word problems. Answers are included on page 2.

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