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Settling the Plymouth Colony
Students label blank maps with the names of the New England Colonies. They explain the difficulties that the Pilgrims had and how hard they worked to survive in Plymouth.
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Who Fed the Chickens?
Students use the Ella Jenkins' song "Who Fed the Chickens?" to study the pronouns I, you, we, she, he, and they. After singing the song a few times, students utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice with pronouns, and...
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Settling the Plymouth Colony
Students use the Internet and graphic organizers to research the Plymouth Colony the experience of the Pilgrims. Students compare and contrast different colonies and develop a timeline showcasing their research.
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The Gift of Community
Students explore the diversity offered in communities. In this Teaching Tolerance lesson, students read The Gift and then interview people within their school community regarding the gifts they receive in their community.
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Alfie's Bad Week - Past Simple Verbs
In this ELL grammar worksheet, students work with the past simple negative verb forms. They rewrite a to do list using the new verbs and compare the lists verbally with a partner. They complete 8 fill in the blank answers.
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Finding conjunction, adverb, and transition word errors
In this editing worksheet, learners edit the sentences by choosing the best sentence part to complete the sentence. Students complete 10 sentences.
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Injustice on Our Plates: Immigrant Women
Students investigate the plight of undocumented workers. In this social justice lesson, students research undocumented workers as well as consumer boycott movements and write about their impressions.
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ACE Expert English Homework Week 4
In this ESL activity, students complete 6 pages of activities pertaining to prepositions of place. This activity can be used by any ELL but is aimed at students from Thailand.
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Using Gerunds In Context
In this using gerunds in context worksheet, middle schoolers read the explanation and examples of gerunds, then interactively answer 8 questions using gerunds, with immediate online feedback.
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Using Present Tense Verbs for Measurement
In this using present tense verbs for measurement worksheet, students read the explanations and examples of active and stative verbs, then interactively complete 5 sentences with immediate online feedback.
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Animal Encounters: English Language Development Lessons (Theme 6)
Denali National Park and the rain forests of Brazil are the settings for a series of lessons on animal encounters with grizzly bears and golden lion tamarins. The 32-page packet includes scripted lesson plans, activity suggestions, and...
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Cultural Lit. 26: Anasazi Pueblo: 1050 to 1300 A.D.
Sixth graders study Anasazi Culture through direct instruction and cooperative groups.
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Individual Rights And Responsibilities
Students investigate a trial in the netherlands in order to comprehend the concept of human rights and how they need protection. They conduct the research done by reading in small groups and have a mock trial using the details of the...
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Colors Crackle, Colors Roar
First graders engage in a reading of poems in colorful language. They become with the interrelation of using Spanish and English words interchangeably in a text. The lesson also builds multicultural appreciation for young students.
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From Memoir to Expository Writing with Advanced English Language Learners
Young scholars create a memoir. They compare writing with story telling and personal experience. They analyze how they learn, so they can begin to look critically at their own learning.
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Tic-Tac-Toe for Layers of the Earth
Eighth graders identify the different layers of the earth. In this earth science lesson, 8th graders choose a project to do from a given list according to their learning style. They present their finished project in class.
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Newcomers Learn Local History
Students that are English Language Learners (ELL) work individually and in small groups to conduct research on their community. They compile the results of their research, write a report, and create a presentation slideshow. Pupils add...
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Ribbit! Ribbit!
Students research a frog's life cycle and habitat using books, the Internet and lecture. Students make origami frogs, write letters to Toad from Arnold Lobel's "Frog and Toad" and participate in a simulated camouflage activity.
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Making Lowell Our Place
Students investigate a community through different types of educational experiences. They use short field trips to experience the community in real life. they also conduct research using a variety of resources. Then students build the...
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Exploring the Food and Dining Patterns of Cameroon: Dining Patterns
Students examine the cultural differences in the dining patterns of Cameroon and the United States. Identifying food items in their own lives, they explore differences within the United States. They brainstorm about what they already...
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Coming to America
Students read one book together about the immigrant experience. Teacher asks students to identify some of the themes around immigration contained in the book (example: prejudice).
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The Story of a Bracero
Learners study a first person account written by a migrant worker from Mexico. They write a reaction to it. They discuss immigration to the US and how it effects labor patterns.
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Amandla!
Students sing a South African song and fill in blank words. They draw images that the song brings to mind while working in groups. Then, they share their art projects with the class.
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InterMaths
Students can practice their French reading and writing skills while also practicing their math skills. They ask for help with math homework and check out other helpful sites.