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Mock Trials/Five Themes of Geography

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concepts related to the teaching major themes of Geography. They participate in a role playing activity using the context of a court case. The lesson includes a time set for teacher...
Organizer
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The Stories They Tell -- Graveyard Data Collection Worksheet

For Students 6th - 9th
In this folk culture research worksheet, students use the form to record data about a graveyard that they visit to show that graveyards reflect how cultures change and differ from each other.
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Understanding Germs

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate germs. In this health lesson, students use "glow lotion" on their hands and look at them under a black light. Students observe the cleanliness of their hands under the black light.
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Pets and People

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss the pros and cons of having household pets. In this health instructional activity, students identify different types of diseases they can get from pets. They evaluate their pet interactions and suggest ways to...
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Virginia Department of Education

Cell Parts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What do a bird, an egg, a rabbit, and a toad all have in common? This fun-filled resource explains the similarities and differences between cells and how all cells are similar, yet all are different. Learners begin by depicting a...
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Living-Nonliving

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students determine that environments have living and nonliving parts. They discuss what makes something a living thing and something a nonliving thing. They make a chart and list characteristics of living things and nonliving things.
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Calvin Crest Outdoor School

Survival

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Equip young campers with important survival knowledge with a set of engaging lessons. Teammates work together to complete three outdoor activities, which include building a shelter, starting a campfire, and finding directions in the...
Website
American Museum of Natural History

A Whale of a Tale

For Students 6th - 12th
What's the most interesting fact about a blue whale? Learners read an interview about the similarities between the Titanosaur and the blue whale displays at the American Museum of Natural History. Pupils learn not only about blue whales...
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Scholastic

Groundhog Day

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th Standards
A simple activity for a simple, but special, holiday. Young learners read a brief history of Groundhog Day, practice reading aloud, and then discuss how shadows are formed.
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Introduce Vocabulary: An Earthworm's Life (Himmelman)

For Teachers K - 3rd
Explore some tier-two vocabulary using John Himmelman's informational text An Earthworm's Life. Recommended words for this slimy text are: bulge, burrow, journey, soil, and underground. After introducing these words, help...
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California Academy of Science

Natural Resources Bingo

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Bingo isn't just a silly game, it's a great way to practice all types of skills. After reviewing that the earth is composed of natural resources, what those natural resources are, and sustainability, the class plays a game of bingo. The...
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University of Connecticut

More Than Just Dust Bunnies

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Teenagers will never complain about cleaning their rooms after this activity. In the first instructional activity of a four-part series, budding scientists collect samples of dust, chalk, and other particulates from various areas of...
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Which Dog for Me? Trivia Quiz

For Students 4th - 7th
In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of trivia questions about dog breeds. Page has a link to submit answers for review.
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Equations and Inequalities with All Four Operations

For Students 4th - 5th
In this equation/inequality worksheet, learners write equations or inequalities to solve a set of 6 word problems that make use of all four operations.
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Divide 3 and 4 Digit Numbers

For Students 4th - 5th
In this division learning exercise, students solve 6 word problems in which they divide three and four digit numbers. They describe where the mistake is in one of the problems.
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A Measuring Adventure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice measuring items. In this measurement lesson, students read the book Measuring Penny and create their own system of measurement. Students measure various items in the classroom, using their creative measurement system.
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Teddy Bear Reading Comprehension/ History

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading comprehension and history worksheet, students read about the history of the teddy bear before answering 5 multiple choice questions.
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Illinois Entice Spoken Here

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders name a prairie animal when their name is called for attendance each day. They read books about Illinois or related topics. At present we have read Illinois, A Rookie Read About Geography Book by Allan Fowler.
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Not So Snappy 2

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, pupils learn to use problem solving strategies such as making a list, guess and check, working backwards and drawing a diagram. Students read and solve 6 sentences.
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Not So Snappy 2

For Students 5th - 8th
In this order of operations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) worksheet, students solve 5 word problems demonstrating their understanding of the concept.
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Become a Collector

For Teachers 1st - 4th
In this collection instructional activity, students read a 1-page selection regarding collections and then respond to a question regarding collections and draw a picture of a collection.
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Ocean/Beach Center

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine different types of ocean life. They classify sea shells and role play in the ocean center. They color and write about their experience in the ocean center and share their experiences with their classmates.
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Corduroy Activities

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students use corduroy to make a creative name board. They are read to from a corduroy book and draw pictures based on what they heard.
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Going to the Zoo

For Teachers Pre-K
Students choose a map and follow directions to get to the zoo. In this physical education and map skill lesson, students follow a color map to get to the zoo. Students walk, jump or use other movement skills to reach the zoo.

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