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Fourth of July Fitness Fun
Students increase the heart rate and improve fitness by moving for an extended length of time. They go to three work stations: 1) Jump into July, 2) Firecrackers, and 3) Flag building.
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How to Build an Electric Motor
Sixth graders build a working motor. In this lesson on motors, 6th graders use an inquiry method of learning to discover how to create a working electric motor with the supplies given to them. The teacher will guide them as needed....
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Runaway Slaves
Students examine struggles for freedom. In this Underground Railroad lesson plan, students listen to "Follow the Drinking Gourd" and "Freedom" to lead them into a discussion regarding freedoms . Students watch the video "The Freedom...
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Make a Mockery of Magazines
Students examine tabloids. In this journalism instructional activity, students compare and contrast satirical magazines and then plan, write, and compile their own.
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"So, What Do You Think?"
Take a stand! Even the most reluctant speakers find their voices if the topics are engaging. Use pictures, photos, or word prompts (I think pizza is the best lunch on the school menu. What do you think?) to stir responses. Encourage...
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Observing Popcorn
Fifth graders discover the process of boiling water and how it is part of the changing of states of matter. They observe a kernel of popcorn pop in a test tube with water and take notes of how the water changes to the form of a gas....
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Breaking News English: Live Earth Rocks 2 Billion Worldwide
In this English instructional activity, students read "Live Earth Rocks 2 Billion Worldwide," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Baracks and Obamas Born in Kenya
In this English activity, students read "Baracks and Obamas Born in Kenya," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Express Yourself
Students listen the the phrase, "have a good day" spoken once with a happy expression and once with no expression and decide which one convinced them that the speaker wanted them to have a good day. They read, "Twinkle, Twinkle Little...
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How to Write a Silly Song Parody
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery—and it's a great way to learn about poetic structure! Young poets use familiar tunes to write a song parody based on straightforward guidelines.
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Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt
Eighth graders analyze and interpret figurative language. They listen to some examples of poetry which use figurative language. Then, they divide into groups and attempt to find more examples. Finally, 8th graders write what the poet is...
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Breaking News English: Michael Jackson
In this Michael Jackson worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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Why Bill Nye, and Others Like Him, are Rockstars
How does Bill Nye maintain rockstar status nearly two decades past when he first appeared on PBS?
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Fame
In this fame worksheet, students, with a partner, research, discuss and complete a variety of activities associated with fame and all that comes with being famous.
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3-D Paper Sculpture
Students explore characteristics of geometric shapes. They participate in a paper folding activity to create various geometric shapes. Students design a mobile of the shapes they have created.
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Breaking News English: Queen Elizabeth
In this Queen Elizabeth worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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Boys' Attitudes To Work
Students examine the notion of what are students' images of manliness. Students test what represents success for students through a survey. Students ponder the issue can doing school work help you be manly.
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Breaking News English: Microsoft Targets Apple iTunes
In this English worksheet, students read "Microsoft Targets Apple iTunes," 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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Christina Aguilera
In this Christina Aguilera instructional activity, students read about the life of the performer, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Celine Dion
In this famous people worksheet, students read about the life of Celine Dion and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to matching, sequencing, writing and spelling activities. An answer key is included.