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Hearing

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore how the sense of hearing helps us learn from each other through communication. Sound can produce patterns.
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Archaeological Detectives

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students, in groups, examine in depth one aspect of forensic archaeology to determine the skeleton's age, gender, and possible cause of death. To do so, students must first explain what is involved in each aspect of forensic archaeology.
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Traditional Values vs. Modern Culture in the Asian Community

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine Chinese culture and values. They research the teachings of Confucius, create posters, write short stories, and analyze the history of and present state of gang culture through research, discussion, and writing.
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Intermediate Sentence Completion 12

For Students 4th - 6th
In this sentence completion worksheet, students choose the best words to complete 2 blanks in a sentence. Students complete 12 sentences.
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Lord of the Flies

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars participate in a panel discussion to decide who was responsible for each development on the island. In this Lord of the Flies lesson, students divide into groups supporting Jack and Ralph with a third group acting as...
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Wiki-Leaks: Revelations & Controversy

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the Wiki-Leaks controversy. In this national security activity, students read articles about the Wiki-Leaks activities of 2010 and the founder of Wiki-Leaks, Julian Assange. Students respond to discussion questions...
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Reporting Crime To Authorities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners review how laws protect people from harm and loss of property. Students discuss and explain the infromation needed when making a report to authorities about a theft or bodily harm. A dialog is created and role played. This...
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Breaking News English: Ku Klux Klan Arrest for 1964 Murders

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "Ku Klux Klan Arrest for 1964 Murders," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Newspaper Passive Texts

For Students 4th - 8th
In this passive texts learning exercise, students read newspaper articles and put them into the passive form. Students put 4 articles into the passive form.
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Problem Based Learning

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students increase problem solving skills. They research computer-related crimes, classifying them into the types of crimes. Students create a crime report. They present a presentation to the class.
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Racial Profiling

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore racial profiling. In this Teaching Tolerance lesson plan, students discover what racial profiling is and then teach their classmates what it is as they write a news report or opinion essay. Students may also create a...
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Planting Clues in Short Stories

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students examine short stories to determine how clues are planted in story stories of the mystery genre. They look at how Edgar Allan Poe planted clues in "The Purloined Letter." They write an original short story in which they plant...
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Street Pharm pp. 262-297

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Street Pharm comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 21 short answer questions pertaining to pages 262-297 of Street Pharm by Allison van Diepen in order to help them better understand the novel.
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Phrasal Verbs Quiz: Mixed 7

For Students 5th - 6th
In this phrasal verbs instructional activity, students read the example phrasal verbs and select the correct verb form to complete the 10 online exercises.
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Phrasal Verb Gap Fill Worksheet E-G

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ESL phrasal verb worksheet, students read 14 sentences that have missing verbs. From the word bank, students select the phrasal verb that will best complete each sentence.
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Radon Alert: Understanding Odds

For Teachers 5th
In this radon alert:  understanding odds worksheet, 5th graders predict results of rolling dice and record data in a chart, then compare odds of events and occupations, then compare that with radon exposure.
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The Role of the Independent Counsel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners analyze the role of independent counsel. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding Watergate, Impeachment, and the role of independent counsel. Learners respond to...
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Velocity and Acceleration

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders look at local speed limits and traffic controls and see if they are reasonable. They plot the displacement and time to represent velocity, develop a plan for improving the current system, and organize experimental...
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Careers in Chemistry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students watch a video about careers in chemistry. In this Chemistry lesson plan, students will research chemistry careers and chose one to do further research on.
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Courtroom Testimony and Presentation

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine the court process and practice writing and reviewing reports. They practice their public speaking skills as they pretend to present information to a court.
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Our Community Helpers

For Teachers K
Students identify important aspects of community and culture that strengthen relationships. They discuss pictures of national symbols.
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"Who Done It?" Analysis of Molecular Fingerprints Left At the Scene of the Crime

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine different types of DNA fragments. They record and analyze their results. They determine who is the criminal in the story.
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Editing Skills

For Students 7th - 9th
In this grammar worksheet, students read ten sentences and find the punctuation mistakes in each one and then correct them as needed.
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Phil's First Day 1

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this Phil's first day of school worksheet, students describe what a friend is by listing adjectives, adverbs or phrases that begin with each of the letters in friends.