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Day in the Life of a Homeless Person

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine a day from the point of view of a homeless person. They listen to and discuss two stories, identify ways to help homeless people, watch a Reading Rainbow video, and write an essay.
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Clearing the Air

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read a New York Times article and investigate a variety of emissions that contribute to global warming. They participate in a mock international summit in which they present recommendations for reversing the global warming trend.
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Back to School Crossword

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this crossword puzzle activity, students use the word bank and clues reading across and down to complete the puzzle about returning to school. Students write 10 answers.
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Arthur's Nose

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students read a story and complete a story map.  In this diversity and acceptance lesson, students read Arthur's Nose, make a story map, research Aardvarks, complete a Venn Diagram comparing Arthur's nose to other animals in the...
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The Importance of Teaching Text Structure Lesson Plans

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Using text structure lesson plans can help students improve their understanding of what they read.
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Graphs

For Students Higher Ed
In this graphing worksheet, students read information and study diagrams about graphing. Students complete 3 graphing activities.
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One of Einstein's Favorite Puzzles

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students are given a word problem and asked to find the number that someone wrote down without telling the other person. They follow specific algebraic steps to arrive at their solution. There is an...
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Woman Power!!! Mathematics Camp

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars explore mathematics by researching stereotypes. In this gender bias lesson, students participate in discussions where they identify traditional careers according to their own gender. Female young scholars attend summer...
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Proving the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars solve problems using the pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students complete proofs using the Pythagorean Theorem. They share their proofs and solutions with their classmates and family members.
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Advise and Consent

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers survey people of the community to collect opinions regarding a problem. In this philanthropic lesson, students understand the philosophy of Andrew Carnegie about giving back. Middle schoolers study a problem and propose...
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Working Together to Improve Our Community

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners from the fourth grade research a solution to a community problem and converse with eighth graders via email. Eighth graders study the political process and work with the fourth graders to present information to the public to...
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A Remainder of One: A Math-Manipulative Lesson

For Teachers K - 5th
Students listen to the reading of the book "A Remainder of One" and use math manipulatives to recreat "bug squadrons".
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The Odyssey - By Homer

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars read and interpret the epic poem The Odyssey by Homer. They interlock this poem to other spectacular people or events such as Amelia Earhart and the Bermuda Triangle. A vast array of excellent assignments are given within...
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Mars Pathfinder

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science worksheet, learners read about the Mars Pathfinder. Students also answer 2 comprehension questions about the reading.
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Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 11 short answer and essay questions based on Winesburg, Ohio. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at the bottom of the page.
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Hoosier Soldiers at Vicksburg

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the role of Indiana soldiers at the Battle of Vicksburg. In this American Civil War activity, 8th graders listen to a lecture about the involvement of Indiana soldiers in the battle and then analyze letters written...
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Waste Not, Want Not – Recycling

For Students 5th
In this recycling worksheet, 5th graders read a selection about recycling, renewable, and non-renewable resources. They answer 6 questions based on the reading by defining words, separating trash into renewable and non-renewable...
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Percentages

For Students 6th - 8th
In this percentages worksheet, students read about how to express numbers as fractions, convert to decimal form and find the percent. They practice by solving four problems using the method they read about.
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Shrinking Spaces

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe the impact of population growth on the environment. They describe how cities affect their surrounding environment and explain how cities are handling growth and its resulting effect on the quality of life. They visit...
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A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars, after reading the book, "Esperanza Rising," create a virtual display by combining different story elements into a visual representation. They choose the setting and characters of a scene that will act as a springboard of...
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The Story of St. Valentine

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Valentine's Day worksheet, learners read a factual passage about the history of Valentine's Day. Students answer 24 questions about the story.
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Summary Selections: Activity Menu for Summarizing and Retelling

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this literacy worksheet, students engage in sixteen activities to summarize and retell what they have read. Activities include flip books for the Five Ws, sequencing, somebody wanted but so..., and literary elements. Activities will...
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Composting Conundrum

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars research cafeteria composting. In this composting lesson, students design a vessel that would allow the cafeteria staff to collect food scraps for composting. Then young scholars build a prototype and present it to the...
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Immigration: U.S. Policy in the New Millennium

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore U.S. immigration policies. In this immigration instructional activity, students read about the history of immigration policies in the U.S., uncover controversial issues regarding immigration, and speak to immigrants as...

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