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Hoot: Anticipation Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Should companies be able to build wherever they want? Are animals worth protecting? Explore the literary themes from Carl Hiaasen's Hoot with an anticipation guide. Kids read ten statements and decide if they agree or disagree, then...
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Playing with Adverbs

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
Kids demonstrate their understanding of the different types of adverbs by using the clues provided to add a how, when, or where words to sentences.
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The Dark Is Rising: Guided Imagery

For Students 5th - 9th
To launch a reading of The Dark is Rising, the second novel in Susan Cooper's award winning contemporary fantasy novel sequence for young adults, class members engage in a guided imagery exercise that asks them to visualize the...
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Thirty Single Variable Algebraic Equation Word Problems

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebraic equations worksheet, student solve thirty word problems from single variable algebraic equations.  Two of the thirty problems are solved as examples.
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Word problems involving number relationships

For Students 9th
For this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders solve word problems in one variable that are based on relationships in numbers.  The one page worksheet contains thirty problems.  Answers are not provided. 
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Math Vocabulary Multiple Choice Words Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this math vocabulary worksheet, students complete multiple choice problems where they match the correct math vocabulary word to its definition. Students complete 15 questions.
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Using Words to Work Things Out

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students explore appropriate ways to communicate feelings.  In this character development lesson, students listen to Hands are not for Hitting and several other books about expressing emotions appropriately.  Students observe...
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Good Words are Better than Bad Strokes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research negative campaigns and propaganda and then interpret characters from Julius Caesar in that light. In this negative campaign lesson plan, students take the character and create visual images to depict the...
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Exercise on Simple Past

For Students 4th - 6th
In this simple past tense worksheet, students write positive sentences using simple past tense and words and phrases given. Answers may be checked online.
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Graphing on a Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the coordinate system. They identify the x and y-axis, parts of the coordinate plane, and discuss the process of plotting points. To emphasize the process of plotting points, 8th graders play an ordered pair...
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In The Leaves Lesson Plan

For Teachers K
Students are exposed to Chinese characters. In this multicultural early childhood lesson plan, students identify objects by using folding cards which have Chinese characters on one side and the English equivalent on the other.
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Introductory Lesson on Prejudice

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students define prejudice. In this cultural diversity lesson plan, students analyze the lyrics of "Carefully Taught," from Broadway's South Pacific and then discuss and debate the attributes of prejudice.
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Tolerance and Non-Violence in Civil Society

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of philanthropy. In this Oklahoma City bombing instructional activity, students submit public responses to the event in order to consider how the tragedy prompted a positive reaction. Extension...
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45 Vocabulary Words

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this vocabulary worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions on what the vocabulary words mean. Students complete 45 questions total.
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It's Written in the Stars!

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Children create narrative accounts about their character traits, illustrate the constellation of each sign of the Zodiac, and write and illustrate their own creative myths about an original "Zodiac Sign". They use the computer as a...
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Forming a WH Question in American Sign Language

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students use the correct sign for the five WH question words with the appropriate facial expression to accurately form questions in ASL.
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Propaganda in the 1900's

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine primary sources to discover information about life in the 20th century. In this propaganda instructional activity, students analyze posters from the time period and present their findings to their classmates. 
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Exploring the Roots of Modern Dance in America

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers develop an understanding of how African culture impacted modern dance in the United States.
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Second Graders on the Map

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the various types of maps. They examine the differences between street maps and aerial photographs. Students identify various features on each map. They use cardinal directions and the compass rose. They write...
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Heart Word Game

For Students 4th - 5th
In this heart health crossword, students locate 14 words to solve clues and place them in the puzzle. Although this appears to be part of a heart health adult presentation, older students could benefit.
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Energy Plans and their Impact on You

For Students 6th - 8th
In this energy worksheet, students read articles on the internet about energy and answer short answer questions. Students answer 10 questions total.
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Writing Thesis Statements in Sociology

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners discover methods for writing strong thesis statements. In this writing skills lesson, students follow the steps their instructor outlines to review the strengths and weaknesses of their sociology thesis statements.
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Nelson Mandela and His Impact on South Africa

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore how Nelson Mandela impacted the country of South Africa. They discuss Nelson Mandela's work and how he changed the country. Students read an article and take notes while watching a PowerPoint presentation on...
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Earth Science Astronomy Unit: Seasons on Earth

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders describe how the Earth's position causes seasonal changes. In this astronomy lesson, 8th graders explain how solar radiation varies depending on the season. They create a collage or poster on each of the Earth's four seasons.