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Cranes, Crosswalks, and Big Gulps

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students watch a video and answer questions based on wildlife jobs. In this wildlife lesson plan, students learn that biologists don't just play with animals but that there is a lot of study involved.
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Native Americans of the USA

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students, in cooperative groups, research a variety of Native American tribes on the Internet and complete corresponding activities. They participate in a play about Native Americans by Sandra Widener.
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What's Your Opinion

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students complete a questionnaire, formulating opinions on issues that be addressed in the novel, Sing Down the Moon. They make predictions about events that might occur in the novel based on the group discussion.
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Identifying Seasonal Animal Behaviors

For Teachers K
Students discuss seasonal behavior of different animals. They participate in group activities and identify animals. They also examine the changes in seasons and how animals act differently in different seasons.
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Two Very Different Concepts of Time

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students delve further into the differences between a time-bound culture and a culture in which time seems almost unimportant. They answer the questions: How do people of different cultures view time differently? What can we learn from...
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Fundamentals of English Grammar, 3rd ed. Chapter 4 Test Chapter 4

For Students 4th - 5th
In this past participle worksheet, students complete 50 multiple choice question to identify the past participle of 5 words, 30 multiple choice fill in the blank to complete the sentence and 15 question where the students write in A if...
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Geometric Bingo

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the concept of geometric shapes. In this geometric shape lesson, students play bingo to review geometric shapes. Students identify the shape being described by the teacher and put a marker on their bingo card.
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Question Words Review

For Students 5th - 7th
In this questions words review worksheet, students read a newspaper story and write 6 questions regarding the story. Students begin the questions with who, what, where, when why, and how.
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Using Enough + Infinitive

For Students 6th - 7th
In this logical infinitives worksheet, students complete 10 sentences using "enough" and any logical infinitive. Example: My sister is eighteen years old. She is old enough __________.
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Radial Design Mandala

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students design original radial art designs.In this radial design lesson, students use compasses and a nature inspired idea to create radial art. Students understand the use of symmetry, balance and design shapes in continual patterns....
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Two Very Different Concepts of Time

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the concept of cultural anthropology. In this culture studies instructional activity, students consider the culture of Guinea as they read "The Meaning of Time" by Katherine Ross. Students also discuss the traits of...
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Famous Americans

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate famous Americans. For this American history and research lesson, students choose a famous American to research, collect information from a variety of sources, and create a related PowerPoint presentation.
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Foods and Languages of the World

For Teachers K
Students celebrate diversity. For this multicultural appreciation lesson, students celebrate diversity by sampling food from different cultures, learning a few words in Spanish and identifying the seven different continents.
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Build an Anemometer

For Teachers K - 4th
Students investigate wind speed. In this wind instrument lesson, students build an anemometer to measure wind speed and discuss the importance of wind speed knowledge in various professions. 
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Seeking Shakespeare in Local Communities

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Young scholars explore where Shakespeare exists in local community plays. In this Shakespeare lesson, students create a documentary to define the existence of Shakespeare in their community drama activities. Young scholars participate in...
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Book 2, Grade 3

For Students 3rd
In this 3rd grade math standardized test practice worksheet, 3rd graders solve 6 multiple-step open-ended math problems based on New York academic standards.
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Swimming with Crabs

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore Earth science by completing several graphic organizer activities in class. In this oceanography lesson, students research ocean inhabitants such as blue crab and oysters. Young scholars complete graphic organizers...
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Painting - Science Integration - Ponds - Monet - Painting

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify Monet as an Impressionist artist. They create impressions of trees and bushes, paint with sponges, and mix tints and shades. They create impressions of flowers with q-tip dabbing and mixing tints and shades.
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Paul Revere: American Patriot

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students view a presentation at a website that introduces Paul Revere, his famous ride, and its significance in the history of the Revolutionary War. Students read text and examine maps and graphics at various websites focused on Paul...
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Recording Local Weather

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders measure, record, graph, and report changes in local weather using Navajo, Ute, and Spanish words for weather conditions. They record the weather results on a graph, and create drawings of weather conditions.
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Fairy Tale Riddles & Puppet Shows

For Teachers 1st
First graders put on a puppet show and retell fairy tales.
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Decomposition, Soil, and Life Cycle Research

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students conduct background research on the decomposition process, soil composition, and the life cycle using the resources provided for Internet searches. They work in collaborative groups to research topics as a particular plant, soil...
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Journalism in the Halls

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the Lane Tech murals on the Web or at the school. They conduct interviews with students and professionals as a method of researching the subjects of these murals. They write an article for a special "mural" edition of...
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Solving Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the different techniques for solving Word Problems.