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Do Some Research

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders participate in various activities in which they must complete research. Individually, they draw a human heart and label each part along with its function. They use the internet to research an invention in Mesopotamia was...
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Language Arts: Sound Recognition

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice the short i sound by repeating tongue twisters. Later they write the letter i by using the analogy of drawing a straight line from the "fence" down to the "sidewalk" and putting a "basketball" above it. Other...
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Ceramic Tile Wall Murals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create multi-color lithographic posters, reinterpreting the technique of a famous artist or artistic style. They discuss art history, aesthetics, criticism, and personal expression. Students focus on the elements of design and...
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Directions for Making an Advent Calendar

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Advent calendar craft worksheet, students use the patterns and follow the directions to make a decorated Advent calendar.
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Alka Rockets! An Introduction to Kinetics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify the factors that influence reaction rates. In this chemistry lesson plan, students design an experiment to test one factor they identified. They perform the experiment and share the results to the entire class.
Interactive
Curated OER

Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #109

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 12 multiple choice questions complementing the March 2010 issue. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
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Inspired Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the history of inventions and their difference from discoveries. They create timelines of inventions, demonstrating their connections to each other.
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Planet of Plenty

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine a small piece of land to determine the diversity of life on Earth. They role play as visitors from outer space seeing life on Earth for the first time. They measure and observe their plots while working in small groups....
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Subject-Verb Agreement

For Students 5th - 6th
In these subject and verb agreement worksheets, students read the sentence and use the present tense of the verb forms to complete each sentence. Students practice subject/verb agreement with the activity.
Worksheet
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Word Choice: To, Too, Two

For Students 5th - 6th
In these word choice worksheets, students read the sentences and complete them with one of the word choice options of to, too, or two.
Interactive
Curated OER

Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Thanksgiving reading comprehension worksheet, students read "How The Turkey Got Its Name," then complete 4 comprehension questions. Page contains links to additional activities.
Website
ProCon.org

Pro Con: Tablets vs. Textbooks

For Students 9th - 10th
Website with lessons dedicated to controversial issues explores whether or not tablets should replace textbooks in schools. Complete set of materials for students to explore both sides of the debate.
Website
Microsoft

Microsoft : Tablet Pc

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the unique features of the Tablet PC. Links to other pages about the Tablet PC on this site.
Website
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Buying Tablets

For Students 9th - 10th
A website with links to tips and information about purchasing a tablet. Topics include Tablet Buying Guide, Choosing Between a Laptop and a Tablet, and Understanding Product Lifecycles.
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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Tablet Buying Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Whether you're thinking about buying your first tablet or just upgrading from an older model, purchasing a new tablet can feel overwhelming. With so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to know if you're getting the right...
Unit Plan
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Choosing Between a Laptop and a Tablet

For Students 9th - 10th
If you're in the market for a new device, you may be wondering whether a laptop or a tablet is the right choice for you. In this video, we'll go over some of the basics of what you'll need to know if you're shopping for one or both of...
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Other

The Tablet Pc

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information and some technical support for users of several brands and types of Tablet PC. Also included is a detailed chart that compares several brands and models of tablet PC.
Graphic
BBC

Bbc Newsround:what Roman Tablets Found in London Dig Tell Us

For Students 3rd - 5th
Archaeologists say that they've discovered over 400 Roman tablets at a site in London, including the oldest handwritten document ever found in Britain.
Graphic
Other

E Cycle Best: A Concise History and Evolution of Tablet P Cs (Infographics)

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out the illustration of the progress of personal computing tablets. Could it be true that they actually began in the nineteenth century?
Article
Other

E Cycle Best: Making the Tablet Pc Eco Friendly

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know that tablets are now being manufactured to be environmental friendly? This article describes how tablets are being made to more eco-friendly.
Graphic
Other

E Cycle Best: A Look Into the Negative Effects of Tablet P Cs on Health

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the health hazards to the human body that tablet PCs pose.
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University of Maryland

The Tablet Mylar Slides Classroom Presentation System

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This free, downloadable software is made for use with tablet PCs and offers a flexible alternative to using PowerPoint or its equivalent. The examples shown are in mathematics, but the application can be used for any subject area.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Graphics Tablet

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry that defines and gives a short history of graphic tablets. It also briefly explains how they work. There are numerous links to additional information about related topics as well.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Global Gateway: Cuneiform Tablets

For Students 9th - 10th
View clay tablets, cones, and brick fragments inscribed using the ancient Sumerian pictographic writing system known as cuneiform and read about the ancient writing system.

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