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Lesson Overview for Confucian Ideals: "The Analects" and "Miss Li"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and analyze various sayings by Confucius. They view a Powerpoint Presentation, answer discussion questions, complete a translation activity, and write an essay.
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Thinking inside the Box: Dangers of Tanning Beds

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research their assigned position pro- or con- for the statement "The use of tanning beds by teens should be regulated" and write a short position paper. They participate in a debate concerning the statement. Students write a one...
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Breaking News English: Londoners Offered BLT for SAD

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Londoners Offered BLT for SAD," 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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Language Arts Written Drama Project: Creationism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create and perform science fiction drams based upon their knowledge of the solar system. For this solar system lesson students work in cooperative groups to create a short play and will also score the play.
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Hometown Heroes

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners interview various entrepreneurs in their town, asking what they considered in starting and then operating their business. They compose a short essay to report their findings.
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"In a Grove" and "Rashomon" by Akutagawa

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read and analyze the short stories, "In a Grove," and "Rashomon," by Akutagawa. They discuss the samurai warrior culture, watch a short video, take a quiz, participate in whole-group discussions, identify similes and metaphors,...
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Writing a Class Constitution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars view a short play and explore the United States constitution relating it to the importance of rules in the classroom and in the community.
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Explorit's Bone Quiz

For Students 5th - 6th
In this bones worksheet, students complete a ten question short answer quiz about human and animal bones. Students answer each question and self check. It appears that this is an online interactive worksheet.
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The Arms Race - From the Beginning to the End

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders focus on the political and technological developments of the Cold War. They, in groups, read and summarize the speech they are given. They should provide a short presentation based on their interpretation.
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New York State Testing English Language Arts

For Students 5th
For this language arts exam, 5th graders complete a comprehensive packet of questions.  Students respond to 27 short answer, multiple choice, and reading comprehension questions specific to grade five.
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Prepositions: Mixed Prepositions 2

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this grammar worksheet, students read short sentences and choose the best preposition to fill in the blank. More than one response may be acceptable, but students are told to choose the best one.
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Breaking News English: Woolly Mammoths Extinct Due to Lack of Grass

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "Woolly Mammoths Extinct Due to Lack of Grass," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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What is the Relationship Between Radioactivity and Radon?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars examine the relationship between radioactivity and radon. They practice using a geiger counter with different materials. They answer questions to complete the activity.
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Meet the Press II

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work with a partner to research a historical figure. Using the Internet, they also research the history of the country the important figure came from. They role-play the role of the figure and a reporter. They must ask...
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Breaking News English: UN Suspends International Trade in Caviar

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "UN Suspends International Trade in Caviar," 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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My Secret War - The WWII Diary of Madeline Beck: Lesson 2

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore world history by reading historical fiction. In this World War II lesson, 5th graders read the story My Secret War and identify the importance of fiction when analyzing history. Students answer study questions about...
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Border Collie Bonanza

For Students 4th - 7th
In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of questions about the Border Collie. Answers may be submitted for review by clicking a link at the bottom of the page.
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Recent Trends in Family Life

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this Recent Trends in Family Life worksheet, students respond to eight questions with short answers. Suggested point values are provided for responses.
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Breathe Easy

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders identify and analyze the reasons for lung disease. They complete a KWL chart, explore various websites, create interview questions, interview someone in the medical profession, and compare/contrast the causes and...
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Family Relationships

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the various types of family relationships. In groups, they analyze sibling rivalry, birth order, positive and negative aspects of relationships in general. To end the lesson, they complete a short quiz on this...
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Blood Web Hunt

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the components of blood. Using internet websites and a handout, 5th graders search for answers to questions about blood. They explore components such as red blood cells, white blood cells, platelet and plasma.
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Terrorists Strike Heart of London

For Students 4th - 6th
For this English worksheet, students read and complete a variety of exercises associated with the short article, "Terrorists strike heart of London". Students participate with warm-up activities, true/false questions, synonyms and...
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Puppet Show

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore politics by defining several jobs in the government. In this House of Representatives instructional activity, students identify several important roles men and women have in the House as well as the Senate. Students...
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Interview With a Goldfish-Quiz

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this online quiz learning exercise, students answer a set of multiple choice questions about a short passage about goldfish given at the top of the page. Page has a link to answers.