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Science: The Purloined Letter

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils examine Edgar Allan Poe's "the Purloined Letter" from the perspective of a profiler. To sharpen search procedures, they examine the text and make lists of items and places in the house that were searched. Then students discuss how...
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National First Ladies' Library

Eleanor Roosevelt and Hillary Clinton: Activist First Ladies

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students are divided into six smaller groups, with each group assigned to the task of exploring one of the aspects of the lives of both Eleanor Roosevelt and Hillary Clinton. They prepare a grid on which to record their findings and...
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John Calvin

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this John Calvin study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to Calvinism and then respond to 3 reflection questions.
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The Six Wives of Henry VIII

For Students 6th - 7th
In this Henry VIII worksheet, students learn about the wives of Henry VIII. Students read short passages about the 6 wives of Henry VIII.
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The Stuart Monarchs 1603 - 1704

For Students 7th - 12th
In this British history study guide worksheet, learners investigate the Stuart monarchy. Students read 13 sections of information and examine photographs.
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The White Man's Opinion of the Plains Indians

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this plains Indians worksheet, learners read a passage about the plains Indians and the "white man," then complete 3 related activities.
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Visit My Class Wikis

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students visit the links on the blog site to learn about class wikis. In this technology integration lesson, students visit the links to view class wikis.
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Make it Yourself Constellation Finder

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify constellations with and without a constellation finder.  In this creating constellations lesson plan students construct a constellation finder to help them to identify the constellations. 
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Constellation Projections

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students draw constellations. In this astronomy lesson, students create constellations from star groupings projected on a chalk board. Students connect the "stars" to create a pattern on the board. Student can create new groupings of...
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Pedestrian Safety for Students; Research and Class Discussion

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students discover the causes of pedestrian trauma concerning students.  In this child safety lesson, students investigate the facts behind childhood trauma and discover why children are so often harmed in pedestrian trauma....
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The Common Tragedy of Consumerism

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students evaluate the effectiveness of current climate change solutions. In this global warming lesson, students look at the current measures implemented and analyze whether they are beneficial to the environment or not. Advance reading...
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Disaster Victims and Relief Efforts

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the challenges faced by relief workers. In this earth science instructional activity, students brainstorm on things they want to find out about relief agencies. They research the answer to these questions and write a...
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Breaking News English: Ireland 'No' Vote Plunges EU into Crisis

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English learning exercise, students read "Ireland 'No' Vote Plunges EU into Crisis," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the...
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Breaking News English: UN Secretary-General Announces Female Deputy

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "UN Secretary-General Announces Female Deputy," and then respond to 9 short answer, 19 matching and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Zimbabwe to Get a New Currency

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Zimbabwe to Get a New Currency," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Philippine President Faces Impeachment

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read " Philippine President Faces Impeachment," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Another Foolish British Royal

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Another Foolish British Royal," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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ESL-Reading Comprehension Activity

For Students 7th - 8th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read excerpts from articles and determine whether statements made are true or false. 
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Space Facts

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students read space facts and click on the links to research more about space objects. In this space lesson plan, students read about comets, planets, the moon, and more.
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Trekking to Timbuktu: Mansa Musa Takes a Trip - Student Version

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders identify Mansa Musa and discuss his pilgrimage, explain how he related to leaders in the East, and describe decisions he made about his homeland. They discuss changes brought about in Mali as a result of his pilgrimage.
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Historic Takes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine photographs of memorials for veterans. They identify who is being honored and why. They research one hero they find interesting and create a memorial for them. They share their hero with the class.
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"Anything We Love Can Be Saved" -- A Contemporary

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners compare authors Rachel Carson and Mary Eliza Church Terrell. They read an introduction by Alice Walker and summarize the main points. They also identify the language she uses to persuade readers. They write their own activist...
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1876-1920 Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.
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Spelling List 14: Sight Words, Plural Changes, and Academic Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this spelling learning exercise, students copy a set of words 2 times each. Words focus on plural changes, academic vocabulary and sight words.

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