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Biomes: Freshwater & Seawater
Young scholars observe organisms behavior and adaptations. In this biomes instructional activity students conduct fieldwork to determine water quality and answer questions about the differences between different habitats.
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When Enough Should Be Enough
Students take a closer look at world hunger. In this global issues lesson, students discuss hunger in African nations and determine how that might organize a school-side campaign to raise money to fight hunger through the charity...
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Adjectives
In this adjectives worksheet, students analyze 5 pictures and complete the sentences with an adjective. Students change 3 adjectives into nouns and then identify the adjectives in sentences.
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History of the Americas – The Cuban Revolution
For this 20th century history worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer questions about the Cuban Revolution and Fidel Castro.
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ESL-Adjective Opposites
In this ESL adjective opposites learning exercise, learners match a set of adjectives with their opposites. Students may click on an answer button for immediate feedback.
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Vocabulary Quiz--Opposites 1
In this interactive vocabulary worksheet, 2nd graders select the correct opposite word from the drop down menu to match the given word.
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Hammurabi's Code
Learners explore philosophy by analyzing a historic quote. In this fairness lesson, students read a quote by Hammurabi which discusses whether law is for punishing the bad or rewarding the good. Learners examine the Ten Commandments and...
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Opposites Vocabulary
For this opposites vocabulary worksheet, students match vocabulary to their opposites. Students complete 20 matches total on this worksheet.
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Dependent Clauses Worksheet 2
In this dependent clauses activity, identify the dependent clause in the sentence, identify the part of speech, write how it is functioning, and write 3 sentences on their own. Students complete 16 sentences.
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Mud in the Water
Sixth graders investigate erosion. In this erosion instructional activity, 6th graders explore how farming changes the environment. Students construct an erosion model and research ways to protect the soil from excess mud generated by...
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Coco Chanel
In this Coco Chanel worksheet, students read about the life of the designer, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Edith Piaf
In this Edith Piaf worksheet, students read a passage about Edith Piaf and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Eva Peron
In this famous people activity, students read a selection about Eva Peron and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to a synonym match, spelling, writing and sequencing activities.
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Tread Lightly
Students investigate the use of carbon fuels and how they effect the environment. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used from the reading to calculate one's personal influence upon the environment.
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Primary Sources by and about Mexicans and Californios
Students access many pages of unique and interesting people of Mexican/Californios decent/heritage. After reading an insert on one, they can future research that person on the Internet. Students share their findings on a power point...
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Urban Renewal
Eleventh graders write down their best guess at the meaning of "urban renewal." students stage a Mayor's press conference announcing a new urban development plan for the Fillmore.
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Technology in the Early 1800s
Fifth graders, in groups, select ten photos about work and technology in the early 1800's from the Smithsonian Internet site for analysis. They discuss the photos and write a short description of day in the life of a worker.
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"Professional" Settlement of Arkansas
Eighth graders examine the physical geography of Arkansas played and instrumental role in the settlement of the state.
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Mud in the Water
Students build a soil erosion model to study the importance of soil conservation. They investigate how land forms from both constructive and destructive forces.
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Carnivorous Plants: A Bugs Nightmare!
Students research carnivorous plants and how they trap insects. They role play as botanists to write a research field guide about a newly discovered imaginary carnivorous plant.
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Traditional Chinese Garments And Their History
Students examine the traditional dress of the Chinese people and create a new story line for "The Emperor's New Clothes" set in China. This creative project allows students to illustrate pages for the new class book.
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The Civil War Homefront
Students examine the human cost of war on both sides of the Civil War. Using the internet, they research the role of women on the homefront and the impact the war had on families. They also read the novel "Across Five Aprils" and discuss...
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Contentment
Learners examine what brings contentment. They read and discuss a story about success and contentment. After singing a song, students discuss the values related to peace and complete worksheets. Learners write values related to peace...
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Constitution Evolution Research Project
Eighth graders demonstrate how South Carolina's Constitution has evolved through a research report. In groups, 8th graders conduct research and write a paper analyzing the historical and social influences that have been associated with...