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Multiples of a
Sixth graders use problem solving strategies to evaluate linear expressions by substituting values. They substitute values for the letters in their names before applying the concept to other words. They complete worksheets in which they...
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Teaching About Trade in the Ancient Mediterranean
Sixth graders examine the trade routes in the Mediterranean of the Ancient world. In groups, they view slides of artifacts while answering questions on a worksheet. After watching a video, they discuss how each object was found and...
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Printing Practice -Kk
In this printing practice worksheet, 1st graders print 3 rows of upper case K, and three rows of lower case k on a sheet which has the sentence, "K is for kite," printed on the bottom.
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Printing Practice- Ll
In this lower elementary printing practice worksheet, 1st graders practice printing 3 rows of upper case L's, and 3 rows of lower case l's. They see the sentence, "L is for lion." at the bottom of the page.
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Printing Practice - Ii
For this printing practice worksheet, 1st graders practice printing 3 lines of upper case I's, and three lines of lower case i's. They see the sentence, "I is for igloo." printed at the bottom of the page.
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Printing Practice- Gg
In this printing practice worksheet, 1st graders print 3 rows of upper case G's, and three rows of lower case g's. They see the sentence, "G is for gorilla." at the bottom of the page.
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Printing Practice - Jj
In this printing practice worksheet, 1st graders practice printing 3 lines of upper case J's, and 3 lines of lower case j's. They see the sentence, "J is for jump." at the bottom of the page.
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Q q Printing Practice Page
In this printing practice worksheet, students write three rows of upper case Q's and three rows of lower case q's. They see the sentence "Q is for queen" at the bottom of the page.
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Animal Alphabet
Students make a class animal book using the letters of the alphabet. They use a website imbedded in this plan to get pages with animals that begin with any of the 26 letters.
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Open Your Eyes To Art!
Pupils help create a colorful bulletin board for classroom art displays in this short lesson for the early elementary classroom. The lesson, which can use a variety of items, includes product ideas and resource links to find very bright...
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Express Yourself
Young scholars share opinions about the way students behave. They write letters to the editor responding to an article.
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Bionic Trees
Young scholars examine the debate about using trees to clean up the environment by reading and discussing a news article. They research the various contexts for which scientists may want to genetically alter trees and assess the validity...
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Science Under Control
Students investigate and assess scientific issues for which government regulation has been or might be enacted. Using their research, students write letters to lawmakers supporting or contesting related legislative efforts.
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Ambivalent Council
Students consider the purpose of a constitution and research Iraq's five major population groups. They write a letter to the Iraqi Governing Council from the perspective of a member of one of these Iraqi population groups.
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Introduction To Keyboarding
Young scholars practice the basic typing position, and practice key stroking, spacing and return. They study to operate the home row letter keys and the basic service keys by touch.
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Playing it Safe
Students explore the importance of an election and act as political advisers for an upcoming election. Students create platforms for various candidates, by writing a letter to their candidate with suggestions for winning the election.
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A Life in Politics
Students answer a quiz about congressional leaders. They research former majority leaders and create charts about them. They write letters to the current majority leader about a current issue.
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No Publicity, Bad Publicity?
Students examine the factors that can influence a celebrity's media image and marketplace viability. They read an article, answer discussion questions, role-play advisors to a studio head, and write a letter to a studio head.
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Energy Dreams by Design
Students explore a new home and design some of its electrical features. They construct a model of the electrical features and consider accessibility for the handicapped into the room. In groups, students analyze the advantages and...
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Tree Hunt
Students identify the common trees of Iowa and make observations while creating a key. In this tree hunt lesson, students write a letter to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to receive a pamphlet of Common Trees of Iowa. Students...
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Inquiring Minds
Students participate in a "fishbowl" discussion to address the notions of government and intelligence accountability for the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. They write letters to the President of the United...
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Stunning Recommendations
Students read and discuss the article, "Demands Rise for Tighter Oversight on Use of Stun Guns." They write letters to their state government representative with suggestions on how to regulate and study the safety of stun guns.
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An Encyclo-ME-dia for Every Child
Students create a digital scrapbook that shows information-text and pictures that are specific to each child. They make charts and graphs. They use digital cameras, scanners, software, to write captions, stories, poems, letters, and...
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Nature's ABC's
Students will recognize objects in nature that are similar in shape to the letters of the alphabet. In this digital camera lesson, students will find objects in nature that look like letters of the alphabet. They will create a poster of...