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Will Smog be a Problem at the Olympic Games?
Learners locate China on a world map, then read a news article about pollution in Beijing. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion about smog and a vocabulary activity, then students read the...
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Planet-Tac-Toe Review Game
Students research the nine planets in the solar system. They play a board gram like tic-tac-toe using the names of the planets. Factual info is given to help play the game.. This sounds like a fun review game.
Perkins School for the Blind
Polyatomic Ion Bingo
If your class is learning about polyatomic ions and needs a fun way to study those chemicals, then a bingo game might be right up your alley. This bingo game is intended to boost memorization skills, specifically the names of tricky...
PBS
NOVA Elements
It's like a periodic table variety show! When the plethora of periodic table apps becomes ho-hum, this one may revive interest.
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Jeopardy
Students participate in games to review subject matter. They drill on vocabulary and/or spelling words. Students connect pertinent facts with dates. They perform activities as a group review before a test.
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Word Wall "Active-ities"
Pupils build word walls using a variety of fun games and activities.
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Uses of Coal
An interesting series of puzzles and word games are available in this multi-page collection, which focuses on coal. Learners practice math and language arts skills as they solve the puzzles, and learn many facts about coal at the same time.
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Make Words Using the Letters in the Word "Crocodile"
In this spelling and science worksheet, students read a short description of a crocodile before using the letters in its name to make as many words as possible. They are encouraged to make at least 24 words, and can check their answers...
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Make Words Using the Letters in the Word " Alligator"
In this spelling and science worksheet, students read a short description of an alligator before using the letters in its name to make as many words as possible. They are encouraged to make at least 18 words which they can check with...
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Make Words Using the Letters in the Words "Polar Bear"
In this science based spelling worksheet, learners read a short description of a polar bear before using the letters in the words to make as many new words as possible. They can check their words with those posted at the bottom the page.
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Making Words Using the Letters in the Words "Superb Lyrebird"
In this spelling and science worksheet, students read a short description of the Superb Lyrebird. They make as many words as they can using the letters in those words. They can check their answers with those at the bottom of the page.
California Academy of Science
Where Do I Put My Trash?
Where does the trash go after you put it in the garbage can? The class discusses sustainability, recycling, compost, and landfills as they play as fun relay game. In teams, they race to be the fastest group to successfully sort their...
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Dig Into the Dictionary
Second graders explore their vocabulary by participating in a dictionary word find activity. In this vocabulary lesson, 2nd graders locate words in a dictionary based on the beginning letter which must match the teacher's instructions....
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Name Scramble
In this name scramble worksheet, students practice unscrambling the names of ten reptiles and amphibians for spelling mastery of these animals.
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Beach Vocabulary Word Jumble
For this beach words worksheet, students unscramble the letters in 22 words to spell terms pertaining to fun at the beach. There is a word bank.
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Beach Vocabulary Word Jumble
In this beach vocabulary worksheet, students unscramble the letters to spell 20 words pertaining to the beach. There is a word box.
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Making Words Using the Letters in the Words "Burrowing Owl"
In this spelling and science wordsheet, students read a short description of a "burrowing owl" before making as many words as they can with the letters in its name. They can check their words with the examples given at the bottom of the...
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Make Words with the Letters in the Word Badger
For this language arts and science worksheet, students make as many words as they can using the letters in the word "badger." They are encouraged to make at least 17 words. They see examples at the bottom of the page.
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Earth Day-Word Jumble
In this Earth Day activity, students unscramble 20 words related to Earth Day found in a word box at the bottom of the page. Worksheet has links to additional activities.
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Make Words: Harlequin Duck
In this science and language arts worksheet, students look at a picture of a harlequin duck and read a factual paragraph. Students then make as many words as they can from the letters in "Harlequin duck."
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Make Words: Muskellunge
For this language arts and science worksheet, students examine a picture of a muskellunge (a type of fish). Students read the informative paragraph, then build as many words as possible from the letters in its name.
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Make Words: Humpback Whale
In this language arts and science worksheet, young scholars examine a picture of a humpback whale and read an informative paragraph. Students then make at least 28 words from the letters in "humpback whale."
California Academy of Science
Poetic Reflections
Poetry is a wonderful way to explore language, express topical understanding, and incite creative thinking. After a trip to the local natural history museum (or zoo), learners write an acrostic or a cinquain poem describing one of their...
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Cell Reviews
Students draw cells, make a cell, and list organelles in plant and animal cells. In this cells lesson plan, students create edible cells.