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Amazon Rainforest

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders complete a simulation in which they travel through the Amazon rainforest. Using their map skills, they determine the best route and where to see specific plants and animals. They develop their own database to organize...
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Compare and Contrast Culture

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders compare and contrast the cultures of American culture with that of the other cultures of North America. Using traditional and Internet research, 5th graders gather data on one element of culture for comparison. Data...
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Dialect Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the life and works of Paul Laurance Dunbar. In groups, they read various poems of his and use a database to examine the covers of his books. They also discuss the criticism he faced during his life and how he dealt...
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Exploring Ecosystems

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate ecosystems. In this ecosystem lesson, 4th graders explore producers, consumers, and decomposers and study the interdependence of each.
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2nd Grade Language Practice

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this language practice worksheet, students complete a total of 25 multiple choice questions related to a variety of 2nd grade language concepts. An answer key is included.
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Chocolate Fever

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read and interpret each chapter of the book in small groups through various exercises. Vocabulary lists are given, as well as rubrics, quizzes and activity sheets. Students create their own PowerPoint presentations to...
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Myths of the Wild West

For Teachers K - 12th
Students examine the Wild West as it was depicted in films and books. In groups, they compare this information to what it was really like as they find out in books. They also discover the role of the Native Americans in the Wild West...
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Language and Literacy Support through Photography

For Teachers K - 8th
Students experience creating realia with digital photos to increase their vocabularies. They practice creating meaningful digital photo books that the students can take home and read with their families. Each student interacts with a...
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Uncle Tom's Cabin

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students analyze the illustrations and cover of the book Uncle Tom's Cabin. In this Uncle Tom's Cabin lesson plan, students discuss the history elements of what they see in the illustrations and cover of the book.
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New York State Testing Program-Grade 6

For Students 6th
In this sixth grade mathematics worksheet, 6th graders assess their knowledge and understanding of the mathematics of sixth grade. The sixteen page worksheet contains ten constructed response questions. Solutions are not...
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DNA Fingerprinting: You Be the Judge!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use their knowledge of DNA fingerprinting to evaluate the use fingerprints in courts, and will address the ethics of establishing a national database of fingerprints.
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Great Questions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research and create questions about a famous person. They create questions in a game format, create a computer generated brochure, and develop rubrics for their finished projects.
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DNA Fingerprinting: You Be the Judge!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore DNA fingerprinting. Students discover how DNA fingerprinting is done and judge the validity. They evaluate the use of certain prints in courts and address the ethics of establishing a national database of fingerprpints.
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Mark Twain

For Teachers K - 5th
Pupils examine the life of Samuel Clemens, who is more popularly known as Mark Twain. In groups, they examine and read, if possible, his different books. They discuss how the same book can have different meanings for different people. ...
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Making Science and Literature Connections

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students access the Internet and research physical characteristics and route of migration of the gray whale. They complete a database and reproduce the information using Apple Works. They read the novel El Guero by Elizabeth Borton de...
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Caching in Pine's Treasures

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students compile image information about the Junior High School using a digital camera. They survey the area making observations and recording them with the help of portable technology and transferring the data to a spreadsheet and...
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Big Cat Classification

For Teachers 1st
First graders discover the different names and classifications of big cats by using word processing applications.  In this animal life lesson, 1st graders investigate one big cat and create a database of facts about it using an word...
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New York State Testing Program: Grade 3 Mathematics

For Students 3rd
In this New York testing worksheet, 3rd graders solve a total of 25 multiple choice problems covering a wide variety of grade 3 concepts.
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Vocabulary: Variety and Venture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners work to increase their vocabulary in their written work. They locate definitions and synonyms through a variety of activities. Students create programs that enhance others' studying.
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Writing Process Review for Grade 2

For Teachers 2nd
In this writing process review for grade 2 learning exercise, 2nd graders answer 15 multiple choice questions in standardized test format about reference skills.
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Organizing your Research

For Students 7th - 9th
In this research worksheet, students read about how to organize themselves when doing research. They read about a student who had a topic to research but had difficulty coming up with books about his topic. Students suggest ways to...
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New York State Language Arts Test Grade 3

For Students 3rd
In this New York state language arts test activity, 3rd graders complete activities such as reading passages, answering comprehension questions, writing, and more. Students complete 28 problems.
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New York State Math Test Grade 4

For Students 4th
In this New York state math test worksheet, 4th graders complete multiple choice questions on money, multiplication, graphs, and more. Students complete 39 questions.
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New York State Testing: Math- Grade 4

For Students 4th
In this NY State math test worksheet, 4th graders complete 30 multiple choice questions related to a wide variety of grade 4 math concepts. Worksheets are NY state testing materials.