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Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders plot points on a coordinate plane. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders identify the different quadrants, plots points on a number line and coordinate plane and solve for the midpoint of line segments.
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Immigration Unit

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders develop an appreciate for the various cultures that are present in their local community. Through reading and research, they explain how various culture came to live in their area. At the conclusion of the unit, 3rd...
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Spelling - Compacting (Grades 3-5)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners use compacting when learning spelling words. In this spelling lesson, students take a pre-test on their weekly spelling words. Learners who score 100% are exempt from spelling and those who miss 0-2 words compact their studying...
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Trigonometric Identities

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars calculate the six trigonometric identities. In this algebra lesson, students verify other identities using the basic trigonometric identities of sine, cosine and tangent. They complete a worksheet with hints and then are...
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Making Good Decisions

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students analyze the consequences that result from their choices. In this good decision-making lesson, students listen to an article in the "Little Planet Times" and complete the associated worksheet. They participate in a role play in...
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Coordinate Crunch

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners identify plots on a graph while playing a game on a large coordinate grid and then on smaller grids.
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Mapping School Grounds

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students map and analyze the natural and cultural environment of the school grounds. In small groups, they sketch the natural and cultural features of each side of the school building, create a map, participate in a class discussion,...
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Science: Animal Body Parts

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine animal vocabulary words and identify which animals have those characteristics. In small groups, they play an animal card game involving more vocabulary words. Students continue to drill on terms by completing...
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Number and Operations- Raul's Apples: Word Problem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover how they can use manipulatives to solve word problems. In this problem solving activity, students read Raul's Apples Problem and then complete a worksheet, using beans or counters to solve the problem. Students discuss...
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Creating Identity Posters

For Teachers K - 5th
Students discover the identities of their classmates.  For this tolerance lesson, students create individual posters showcasing their identity, history, and family background.  Students examine the posters to get a better...
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Smart- Counting Coins

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students discover the name and value of coins. In this counting money instructional activity, students identify heads and tails of coins and the value of each coin. Students visit websites and play games. Students then write a poem...
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Word Identification

For Teachers K
Students identify grocery items using words on a list. In this grocery word identification lesson, students use a grocery list to choose items from simulated grocery store shelves in their classroom. They work in groups to simulate a...
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How Big are Volcanic Eruptions?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore volcanic eruptions. In this science lesson, students discuss the Volcanic Explosivity Index. Students use information from the index to answer questions.
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The Letter B

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students read books, play internet games, and trace letters to learn about the letter b. In this letter b lesson plan, students also make bear crafts.
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Magnetic Discovery Bottle

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners examine how to conduct simple investigations and use simple equipment to gather data.  In this magnet lesson students decide what types of objects are attracted to magnets. 
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D'Nealian Cursive k

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this printing practice worksheet, students observe and write the lower case cursive k in the D'Nealian style. Students write 10 lines of k's.
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Separate is Not Equal

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers use political cartoons and editorials to study Brown v. Board of Education. In this Brown v. Board of Education lesson, students read the background information on eight cartoons and editorials for a study...
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Phonics: CH

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this phonics CH instructional activity, students view twelve pictures, say and pronounce each one, write in the CH in each word and then read each word out loud.
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Say it. Write in the Sh. Read it.

For Students K - 1st
In this phonics worksheet, students say the names of each of twelve pictures featuring the sh sound. Students trace the shown letters and add the letters sh to each word.
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Fun Fonix: Say it. Write in the ng. Read it.

For Students 1st
In this phonics worksheet, 1st graders respond to 12 fill in the blank questions about the consonant digraph "ng" by saying the word represented in the picture, writing the "ng' word ending to complete the word, and reading the newly...
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Fun Fonix: Say it. Write in the th, qu, or wh. Read it.

For Students K - 1st
In this phonics worksheet, students demonstrate their knowledge of the concept by responding to 12 fill in the blank questions. Students say the words represented in the pictures, write th, qu, or wh at the beginning or ending of the...
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Alphabet and Phonics Mazes

For Students 1st
In this phonics worksheet, 1st graders draw a continuous line sequencing the alphabet from A to Z and write the letters along the way to complete the maze.
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Single Digit Addition

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this addition worksheet, students solve 20 problems in which single digits are added. These are basic addition facts in a vertical format.
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Double Digit Addition 1

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this addition learning exercise, students solve 20 problems in which two digit numbers are added with and without carrying. There are no examples on the page.