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Chuukese Dinner (high School)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners read journal entries about having dinner with a Chuukese family. Using this information, they identify which foods sound appealing and compare and contrast Micronesian and American foods, fruits and vegetables. In groups, they...
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Cocina Mexicana

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research authentic Mexican food recipes on the Internet and translate them into English noting any new vocabulary. They present their recipes and vocabulary to the class.
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Pancake Economics

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students are introduced to the importance of having different jobs within their community. Using a pancake recipe, they identify the key components of making one and discuss improvements that have made cooking easier. They are also read...
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The Letter Kk Alphabet Theme

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete a variety of cross-curricular activities to examine the uses of the letter K. In this alphabet theme lesson, 1st graders complete music, cooking, geography, craft, physical education, science, and online activities...
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New to School Student Booklets

For Teachers K
Students complete a booklet that describes their experiences in school. They read books about going to school and complete pages about themselves, their teachers and the types of activities they most enjoy.
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"The Drum"

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read and discuss the folktale "The Drum" from India. They also answer story comprehension questions, complete an adjectives and verb worksheet, and label a map of India. Students sequence events from the story and make...
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Lesson 3: Behind the Movie Chicago

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In small groups and then as a class, young musicians compare and contrast two pieces from the musical film Chicago. They pair up to look at the elements that make each piece similar and define the elements or arrangements that make...
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Gas Laws Experienced

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover relationship between temperature pressure and volume as they perform research and experiments.
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Rock On!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders make models of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks out of different types of candy and cookies.
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Fractions

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students solve problems with fractions without using a calculator. In this algebra lesson, students practice reducing, converting, adding, subtracting and multiplying fractions. They apply the use of fractions to the real world.
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One-Step Equation Word Problems

For Students 8th - 9th
In this word problem worksheet, students read story problems, write equations to match the problem and solve the equations. This four-page worksheet contains 14 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Chemical Leavening Agents

For Teachers All
Discuss leavening agents and baked goods. Describe the purpose of leavening agents in baked goods List the four major leavening agents Explain why baking soda is used with an acid in baked goods Identify the types of doughs and batters...
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Ratio and Proportion

For Students 9th - 12th
In this ratio and proportion worksheet, high schoolers solve 22 short answer and multiple choice problems.  Students use rates, proportions, and ratios to solve each problem.
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Food a Fact of Life

Mini-Meals

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young cooks demonstrate their understanding of the various aspects of food preparation they have studied so far by preparing a main meal component. Koftas, spicy bean burgers, or a fish and veggie stack are among the options they may...
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Home Living / Daily Living: Shopping List

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Talk with your pupils about the importance of staying focused at the grocery store. Your special education class will discuss how to create and use a shopping list. They will make a shopping list and pretend to use it in a role-play...
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Everyday Math Experiences

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students can put away the workbooks and experience a real world math day.
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Kitchen Chemistry

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine both physical and chemical changes, and how to identify the difference between the two. They observe the changes that occur in butter when it is exposed to heat and cold, heat energy. In their notebooks, they write...
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Ample Apples

For Teachers 1st
First graders read stories and make observations about the life cycle of an apple tree. They write and illustrate expository text about apple trees and make applesauce.
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Units and Measurement

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discuss the word weight, how much they weigh and the conccept of heavy and light. They hear the story of measurement and the metric system. They work in groups and measure and record items found in the classroom and use a...
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Making Christmas Ornaments

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this craft worksheet, students follow the directions provided to learn how to make a dough ornament. Students answer 11 questions about the story.
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One-Step Equation Word Problems

For Students 4th - 5th
In this word problem worksheet, learners solve a total of 14 one-step equation problems. Answers are included on page 2; students are given space to show their work.
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What's on Your Plate?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars discover foods of the Middle East. In this global studies lesson, students sample a falafel as they follow the provided instructions to make the dish.
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Apple Graphing

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students sample a variety of types of apples and then survey each other regarding their favorites. They chart how many students prefer each type of apple.
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Apple Facts - Student Created Bulletin Board

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students research the health benefits of apples and create a bulletin board showing the scientific facts they find.