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Continents and Oceans Word Search
In this geography worksheet, students locate the names of 18 continents and oceans in a word search. Students write a C by the continents in the word bank and O for the oceans. Then students identify 5 continents by looking at its shape.
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China: How to Put Some "Tang" in Your Medieval Dynasties
Fourth graders label the countries that border China and the physical features of Asia. They discuss the physical features of Asia and label them on the other map.
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Diseases of the Oregon Trail
Students identify diseases that plagued the pioneers and find preventative measures to avoid them. In this Oregon Trail lesson, students brainstorm possible health problems and diseases for pioneers. They then research a...
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After Ben Johnson: The Dubin Inquiry
Students create interview questions that could be posed to gather necessary information about the use of performance-enhancing drugs. They role-play a mock inquiry using the interview questions.
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Chinese Dynasties
Learners explore several Chinese dynasties and research various topics including papermaking, calligraphy, and Lu Hou. They also demonstrate how to use an abacus and create several math problems to solve with it. Choosing a dynasty,...
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Hector's World - Lesson Plan: Episode 4 - "The Info Gang"
Students watch an online video to equip themselves with strategies for dealing with people who they feel are untrustworthy. In this web safety lesson, students watch a video about how unsafe situations and untrustworthy people make them...
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Design Your Own Cereal Box
Students explore the ways in which media messages work and the ways in which consumers are targeted.
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The Constitution
Eighth graders watch as their teacher presents information on the Constitution, government and laws through a PowerPoint presentation. In groups, they discuss the importance of government and laws and identify the main ideas in the...
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A Smarter Consumer
Young scholars explore advertisements. In this consumer literacy lesson, students discuss advertisements to help them make better buying decisions.
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Discover Mardi Gras
Learners explore the origin and significance of Mardi Gras and experience some traditional activities associated with the hoilday.
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Food Advertising Tricks
Students recognize techniques used to make food look appealing on television and in advertising, and explore the separate elements that compose media messages and products.
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It's All About Me
Students engage in a variety of activities to develop the skills they need to answer questions about themselves. They respond to questions relating to their ages, names and favorite colors.
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Selling of the West, or The Portrayal of Emigrant Travel on the Oregon Trail
Learners compare and contrast the realistic and romantic art and literature about experiences on the Oregon Trail. Using this information, they compare their viewpoints and write messages on what they believe it was like on a trip down...
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No Place For Bullies
Students investigate the problem of bullying and focus upon the incidents that occur in schools. They conduct research and write a definition of bullying. They examine the consequences of cyberbullying while reading and discussing an...
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American Revolution
Students create a magazine in Microsoft Publisher. In this magazine lesson plan, students create a magazine about the American Revolution using the publishing program.
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Breaking Barriers In Philippi
Students analyze and discuss Acts 16 and the book of Philippians from the Holy Bible. In this Philippians lesson, students discuss the setting and characters and write a journal personalizing the message. Students watch...
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Now's the Time to Learn About the Ancient Greek Olympics
You can take advantage of the history of the Olympic Games to teach about the contributions of the Ancient Greeks.
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Ancient World
Sixth graders play a powerpoint jeopardy game. This can be used as a test or as a way to review information. This is a culminating test for our unit on Ancient Worlds. The jeopardy game is based on goals in math, language arts, and...
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Hey, Cuz!
Third graders examine the relationships between rhythm and math, tone color and science, form and geography, melody and art, and harmony and social studies. Why, they are like cousins! Students, in groups, present projects demonstrating...
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My Secret War: The WWII Diary of Madeline Beck: Lesson 11
Fifth graders explore world history by participating in a class game. In this propaganda lesson, 5th graders identify Madeline Beck and the role women played during World War II. Students create fictitious propaganda posters and...
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Who Wants To Be a Millionaire--Little Red Hen
This literature study PowerPoint enables students to review the main story elements of The Little Red Hen. In this PowerPoint, students participate in a game similar to "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" that is based on the events in the...
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Saving and Investing
Fifth graders participate in activities to promote understanding of investing and saving. In this saving and investing lesson, 5th graders design a portfolio, play a card game and write a skit about the importance of investing.
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Scavenger Hunt for Coins of the World--New Zealand, Japan and France!
Students explore the history, culture and currency of the countries they "visit" using the US Mint Coins of the World activity. Students find the answers to a Scavenger Hunt Questions handout for the country being studied. Students...
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Reading Job Advertisements 2
In this language arts and social studies worksheet, students examine 10 words and phrases commonly used in job advertisements. Students choose the correct word or words to complete 10 job advertisements. Students then match 10 sentences...