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Awareness of Pre-Algebra Concepts

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students demonstrate how to solve various algebraic equations. In this pre-algebra lesson, students work in teams and use Borenson's Hands-On Equations materials to solve algebraic equations.
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3-D Magnetic Field

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a magnetic field.  In this investigative lesson students design their own magnetic field so that they can see how magnetism and electricity work.
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Party Time

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students design a budget to plan for a class party. In this problem solving lesson, students devise a budget with a limit of fifty dollars for a class party. Students discuss and estimate the amount of money needed for food and decorations.
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Idioms – D

For Students 7th
In this idioms worksheet, 7th graders read 8 idioms and their meanings and then respond to 8 fill in the blank and short answer questions regarding the idioms.
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Mapping Teeth

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars identify the arrangement of their teeth. In this dental anatomy lesson, students discuss the functions of each type of tooth and record the state of health of their teeth on a chart. Young scholars brainstorm ways they...
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American Revolution Tug-of-War

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the strengths of the colonists and the British. In this American Revolution lesson, 5th graders participate in a tug-of-war game that requires them to consider the strengths of the colonists as well as the British...
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Comprehension Questions for The Friendship

For Students 5th
In this comprehension questions for The Friendship worksheet, 5th graders read the book, then answer 8 comprehension questions.
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Conflict Resolution Trade-book

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students discover ways of dealing with conflicts at school by reading a guide.  In this psychology lesson, students identify how conflicts are started with fellow classmates by reading a trade-book with their class.  Students...
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Machiavelli's The Prince

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast their concepts of leadership with Machiavelli's, as outlines in The Prince. In this literature instructional activity, students identify positions that call for leadership and brainstorm qualities necessary...
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Bulldozers at the Door

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate current event issues in Zimbabwe. In this global issues lesson, students visit selected Web sites to determine why thousands of citizens were evacuated from their homes. Students examine the bureaucratic upheaval and...
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Hope vs. History

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.  In this World History lesson plan, students research a key person that was involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict over the past several years, then create a timeline...
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United Kingdom Worksheet

For Students 10th - 12th
For this global issues worksheet, students read the listed reference articles and then respond to 19 short answer questions about the economies of Ireland and Scotland.
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Identifying Figurative Language

For Students 5th - 10th
In this figurative language worksheet, students identify figurative language in the sentences and explain their answers. Students complete 10 problems.
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Indigenous Responses to Imperialism

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Imperialism instructional activity, students read a 1-page selection as well as Internet articles about the topic and then respond to 9 short answer questions.
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The Treaty of Versailles: The League of Nations Student Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this world history worksheet, students read a 1-page selection as well as Internet articles about the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations and then respond to 8 short answer questions.
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Verb Tense

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this verb tense learning exercise, students fill in the blanks with the word that is in the correct verb tense and then label the tense of verbs given. Students complete 16 problems.