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Learning from Photos

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use photographs to study the Bracero Labor Program. For this analyzing photographs lesson, students are broken up into groups and given a photograph of Bracero laborers. They predict the answers to questions about the photo...
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Standing Up to Bullies

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
Students discuss bullying. For this bullying lesson, students discuss facts about bullies and act out anti-bully role plays.  They complete worksheets and see how they can take action.
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Creating a Timeline and Scanning a Photograph

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students create a timeline and scan pictures for it. In this timeline lesson plan, students use an interview of a family member to create a timeline for that person. They scan photographs to add to their computer made timeline. 
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Introduction to Sea Horses

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students identify different types of sea horses. In this sea horse research lesson, students learn associated vocabulary and listen as the teacher reads Elaine Landau's, Sea Horses A True Book. They visit assigned Internet sites to find...
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Exploring Your Community

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students showcase their community. In this multimedia lesson, students discuss what makes their community special and then create videos that highlight the features of the community.
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Food Contributions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders make an alphabet book. In this food contributions lesson students identify foods first harvested by indigenous people. Students use the different foods that are still eaten today that were first harvested by indigenous...
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Esperanza Rising: Lesson 9

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore culture by reading a book with classmates. In this Hispanic history lesson, 6th graders read the story First Day in Grapes, and discuss the tough lives of migrant workers. Students answer study questions after the...
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Standard Measurements

For Students 2nd - 6th
In this math worksheet, students convert standard measurements. Students give the equivalent of the standard measurements. Hints are given if needed.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math worksheet, students add or subtract fractions. Students find common denominators where needed and simplify their answers. Hints are available.
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Subtracting Mixed Numbers

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this math worksheet, students subtract mixed numbers. Students find common denominators. They subtract the fractions and whole numbers.
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Multiply Fractions with Fractions

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Math learning exercise, learners multiply fractions and write their answer in simplest form. Students are given 9 problems to practice the skill.
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Factoring Trinomials

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online math worksheet, high schoolers factor a series of trinomials given specific equations. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties.
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Types of Angles

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online math worksheet, students perform calculations which allow them to identify 3 types of angles. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A...
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Find the Area of Four Shaded Figures that Include Circles

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
For this area worksheet, students calculate the area of four figures that each include circles.  Students can check their answers and get hint by clicking on the "Check" or "Hint" button at the bottom of the page.
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Online Math Learning: Surface Area of Spheres

For Students 9th - 12th
In this surface area of spheres worksheet, students solve 4 short answer problems. Students find the surface area of spheres, hemispheres, and cones given a radius or a radius and height.
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Metric Meals

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate metric measurements. In this metric measurement activity, 6th graders explore mass, capacity, and length. Students examine graduated cylinders and balance scales to obtain measurements. Resources are provided.
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Hot Air

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers conduct an experiment to determine how hot air affect the path of laser. In this physics lesson, students explain why stars appear to twinkle at night. They discuss how light travels from space to Earth.
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Mirror, Mirror

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the Law of Reflection and how light travels.  In this reflection lesson plan students produce data from their experiment then create a pencil tracing.
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Giving Without Borders

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students assess the mission, accomplishments and global impact of Doctors Without Borders, the medical relief organization awarded the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize. They analyze stories of recent work done in different countries around the world.
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Civic Virtue in Democracy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners identify and describe characteristics of civic virtue. Following a class discussion, they create their own definitions of civic virtue. They write essays based on their own definitions and formulate conclusions on the state of...
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Built To Last

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners face the challenges of building big, functional structures, like bridges, domes and skyscrapers. They turn their talents to satisfying clients who have hired them to design their new home.
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Generating Form Letters, Mailing Labels, and Directories

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the Rubic to be knowledgeable about how they are going to get graded for the project on Generating Form Letters, Mailing Labels, and Directories. They can earn a maximum of 100 points for the entire project.
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4-H Line & Design Activity Page

For Students 2nd - 7th
For this 4-H activity worksheet, learners will select their favorite activities and projects from a menu of choices. Then they will work with their 4-H leaders and parents to create a project plan for the year. The activities include...
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Past Simple English Exercises

For Students 4th - 5th
In this past simple verb tense online instructional activity, students unscramble verbs and place the past simple form in each of 20 sentences. They match 8 sentences to the clip art pictures and write the sentence number in the box....