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Sustainable Fishing in the Philippines

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Understanding the importance of sustainable fishing practices is fostered through a classroom game. In small groups, the class plays a fishing game where they can see first-hand, the effects of thoughtless fishing practices. After the...
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The Raven

For Teachers 6th - 9th
After a close reading of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" individuals copy the rhythm and rhyme scheme and rewrite the final stanzas of the poem.
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NASA

Egg Drop Lander

For Teachers 4th - 12th Standards
You have to crack a few eggs to make a good engineer! Working in small groups, young scholars design, build, and test devices that protect an egg from breaking when dropped from a ladder.
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Snow Similies

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students listen to poems to explain how poets use words to paint pictures. They use hands-on materials to practice using similies and figurative language to write a poem about snow.
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Introducing the Five Senses

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students use their five senses to guess what is in the microwave. In this five senses lesson, students use their senses to guess what is cooking in the microwave. Students are introduced to new vocabulary and listen to the book My Five...
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Native Americans

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students develop an appreciation of American Indians. They sing "Ten Little Indians," then act out "Brave Little Indian," an action story. They learn the poem "Then and Now."
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Paper Airplane Science

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders recognize the need to follow the scientific method carefully and be aware of variables in experiments.  In this airplane lesson, 5th graders design and test an airplane, and complete a data sheet. Students retest five times...
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Active Voice vs. Passive Voice

For Teachers 3rd - 11th
Can your class tell the difference between passive and active writing? Use this lesson in your writing conventions unit. The lesson prompts middle schoolers to create essays, demonstrating understanding of an active versus passive voice...
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Jelly Bean Math

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students estimate, measure, compute, and create patterns using jelly beans. In small groups, they solve various calculations, place jelly beans into groups, invent a new flavor, create a pattern, and complete a worksheet.
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States of Matter and Chemical/Physical Changes Stations

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students break into four groups, starting at different stations. Each station should take about 10 minutes depending on prior knowledge of the topic. They then rotate when everyone is finished to the next station and discuss answers of...
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Food Chain

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore why food chains are important. In this food chain lesson plan, 3rd graders break into small groups to represent parts of the food chain. Different amounts of food are given to each group and any spilled food will be...
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Algebra: Variable and Functions (Homework 21.4)

For Students 5th - 6th
In this algebra worksheet, students complete 4 function tables. Students plug in the different values for x to complete the y sides of the charts.
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Dispersement of Particles: Diffusion and Osmosis

For Teachers K - 8th
Students explore the dispersement of particles. In this science lesson plan, students describe the many ways in which particles move and transfer from one source to other areas.
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Industrialization

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine government regulations. In this industrialization lesson, 11th graders look into what was going on inside American factories during the era. Students read excerpts of The Jungle and watch selected video clips...
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Comprehension of Word Problems

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars demonstrate how to solve multiplication word problems. In this problem solving instructional activity, students read examples of multiplication word problems and are taught how to use repeated addition to solve the...
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Math Hw #15: Proportions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this proportions worksheet, students solve 8 word problems. Students determine the cost of an item given a unit cost. Students find a missing side length of a triangle using proportions of similar triangles.
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What Would You Do?

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this nutrition learning exercise, students answer five multiple choice questions based on their knowledge of proteins and nutritional values of breakfast foods.
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The Beat of Mexico

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
Students explore mariachi music and create their own rhythm instruments. They study the music of Mexico. They listen to a variety of music, then vote for the song they liked the best.
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Yummy Adjectives

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders recognize and brainstorm descriptive adjectives to use in their writing. They work in pairs to take a taste and touch test and record their adjectives used to describe the food and knick-knacks on handout. This is a great...
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How Many Birds Would It Take To Keep A Jackal Alive?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars examine the role of large families in some animal populations. They work together to complete an activity related to food supply. They discover the relationship between preys and predators.
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Giving'Em The Business

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students work in groups of 4-5 to form a business, create, market & sell their product, and track their expenses and profits. They experience the roles of producer, distributor, and consumer of goods. They collect, organize and...
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Carrot Sticks or French Fries?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the influence of fast food brand names on food choices and analyze the factors that contribute to branding preferences. They write an opinion essay on the corporate responsibility to influence food choices.
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Light and Our World

For Students 5th - 8th
In this science activity, learners solve a variety of curriculum related puzzles. They also practice basic mental math skills using four operations. The concept of light and color are explored and how it interacts with different objects.
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Printing Practice Letter P

For Teachers Pre-K - K
In this printing worksheet, students trace 4 uppercase letter P's. The first box provides arrows that guide students in tracing the letter.

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