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The Meishi Game

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this Meishi game worksheet, students create six small identity cards, exchange them as self-introduction cards with other students and try to collect as many cards as they can to win the game.
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Intermediate Sentence Completion 2

For Students 4th - 5th
In this sentence completion worksheet, students read the sentences and choose the best word to complete the sentence. Students complete 12 sentences.
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The Exceptional Quarter Horse

For Students 4th - 8th
In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of questions about Quarter Horses. Answers may be submitted for review by clicking a link at the bottom of the page.
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Why is the Average Temperature Greater on Venus than on Mercury?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the reasons why the temperature is higher on Venus than on Mercury. In groups, they analzye both planet's atmospheres and determine the rate of global warming on each. They use the internet to research the planets in...
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Women in Rural India

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders view women's lives in a north Indian village around 1970 with pictures.
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Sharks and Minnows

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students get an opportunity to practice and refine their dribbling skills in a game situation
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Nutrition (Low Fat/High Fat Foods)

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students explain that a low fat diet, accompanied by being physically active, help them live longer and healthier lives.
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Making Sense of Censorship

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create their own ratings systems with which to classify current pop cultural fare as suitable or unsuitable for Students.
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California's First Constitution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read excerpts from speeches made at the California Constitutional Convention. They predict what the state constitution say about slavery and other issues concerning race.
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Scapegoating

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine how stereotypes, prejudices and discriminatory practices lead to individuals and groups being blamed for events. They are introduced to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
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Basketball Rules!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the purpose for rules and laws by examining how basketball rules have changed.
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Hot Potato Tag

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students throw and catch the ball provided to them. When the music stops, the student with the ball runs while the other one chases them.
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How to incorporate local history into your Arkansas History class

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore their local history through research and then providing reenactments about the history.
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Living in the Past

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work together to research a time when their family came to America. They each take on the role of a member of the family and research their lives. They are to make the presentation to the class.
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Plain English

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take an educational game/quiz on using plain English. Students examine the three C's of reporting--clear, concise and correct. Students study the importance of using plain English in journalism.
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The Jewish Holocaust

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research the causes and events of the Jewish holocaust during World War II. They view a video and PowerPoint presentation and take notes, participate in a class discussion about the term "genocide," and take a quiz.
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Hands On: Subtract 2-Digit Numbers

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this subtracting 2-digit numbers worksheet, students solve the two-digit subtraction word problems. Students solve six word problems.
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iCivics

I Civics: Judges: Playing Fair

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This mini-lesson examines the role of fair and impartial courts in American life. Students learn a basic overview of the judiciary branch, including how judges are appointed and held accountable by citizens.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Play Doh Math

For Students 3rd - 5th
One piece of Play-Doh can make many different shapes. Even though you can change the shape by squishing or stretching the Play-Doh, it is still the same size unless you add or take away some of the dough. Try this experiment to test how...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Ewww, Dog Breath! Does Active Play Take a Dog's Breath Away?

For Students 3rd - 5th
A project that requires you to play with a dog cannot be all that bad, right? This scientific experiment entails the respiratory functions of dogs. Learn the chemical and bodily processes going on within your canine companions...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Artificial Intelligence Teaching a Computer to Play Tic Tac Toe

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a more challenging JavaScript project. You will have to figure out a way to translate game strategy into a computer algorithm. Directions will show you how to create a working Tic-Tac-Toe board on a webpage. Just by showing the...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Do Males and Females Play the Same Types of Games?

For Students 3rd - 8th
There are many different types, or genres, of computer and video games. This includes racing, fighting, sports, adventure, and puzzle games. Survey your classmates in this science fair project to find out if certain genres of games...
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Copying Music and Movies From the Internet: Digital Piracy and Fair Use

For Students 9th - 10th
Activity-based resource on digital piracy and fair use. Students read the literature on the topic and participate in a role play acting as congressional members arguing about the lawfulness of file sharing copyrighted material over the...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: The Tempest by William Shakespeare: The Play

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces the play The Tempest by William Shakespeare and Shakespeare's Language. It offers links to background information about the play, a study guide, a website about the play, and an article about Shakespearian...