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Time

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Here, learners review telling time using an analog clock. They use a clock to tell time, make a paper clock, and discuss the concept of elapsed time. However, the instructional activity is not always easy to follow, nor are the questions...
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Atticus in To Kill a Mockingbird: Fun Trivia Quiz

For Students 8th - 10th
Fun Trivia online quizzes can be made by anyone, so before asking your class to take this test on To Kill a Mockingbird, be sure to scrutinize the questions and check that the answers are correct.
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V-R-A-N-T-S-I-S and Me

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students discuss themes and issues of culture, identity and self-esteem. They construct responses to those themes. Students profile themselves and try to answer questions about themselves tied to the themes of this lesson plan.
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Wee Little Havroshechka

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Russian folktale worksheet, learners read 4 pages of a folktale titled Wee Little Havroshechka and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 3 questions.
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Sport and Security

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine world sports. For this current events lesson, students analyze a photograph of a sport scene to determine what was taking place when the photograph was taken. Students respond to the provided discussion questions about...
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No Taxation Without Representation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers consider colonial rights. In this Bill of Rights lesson plan, students complete an activity guide that requires high schoolers to analyze taxation without representation. Students respond to discussion questions pertaining...
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Going On a Picnic

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading and math worksheet, students read a story about two girls who grow and sell produce. Students answer 5 multiple choice questions about the text that will involve math operations.
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Bill of Rights in the News: Election Issues 2008

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils consider First Amendment rights. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students complete an activity guide regarding constitutional rights issues raised in the 2008 presidential election. Pupils respond to discussion questions regarding...
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Presidents and the Constitution: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison and the Barbary Pirates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the Barbary Pirates of the Mediterranean. In this American history lesson, students read a narrative regarding the conflict between the Barbary Pirates and the United States under the leadership of Washington, Adams,...
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Do the Research - Environment - Little Known Facts

For Students 6th - 7th
In this research activity, students look up the answers to three questions about the environment. They write short answers in the chart after researching if ozone harms humans, how many acres of rainforest are being destroyed, and who is...
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What Happened To The Chesapeake Bay Filtering System?

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Chesapeake Bay worksheet, students read a dialogue between 2 people about what had happened to the Chesapeake Bay filtering system, and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 4 questions.
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The Pot of Gold

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reading worksheet, students read a story titled The Pot of Gold and answer short answer questions about it. Students read the 4 page story and answer 3 short answer questions.
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Matryoshka, The Nesting Doll

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Matryoshka doll worksheet, students read about the doll and then answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 8 questions.
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When a Map Isn't A Map...

For Students 4th - 6th
In this maps worksheet, students read about the Earth, sky, rivers and lakes, and more, and then answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 3 questions.
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Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Compounds & Elements

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read several short paragraphs about compounds and elements and then answer several questions about the text.
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Landmark Supreme Court Cases and the Constitution: National Socialist Party of America v. Village of Skokie (1977)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the impact of court decisions. In this Supreme Court lesson, students read the National Socialist Party of America v. Village of Skokie (1977) case study regarding First Amendment Rights. Young scholars take notes...
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Landmark Supreme Court Cases and the Constitution: Reynolds v. United States (1878)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine the impact of court decisions. In this Supreme Court lesson plan, students read the Reynolds v. United States (1878) case study regarding first election decided by the House of Representatives. Pupils take notes on...
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Presidents and the Constitution: George W. Bush and the Case of Bush v. Gore (2000)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the impact of court decisions. In this Supreme Court lesson, students read the Bush v. Gore case study regarding the presidential election of 2000. Students take notes on the case and respond to discussion questions...
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LCROSS Moon Mission

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners read to discover the sequence of events of the LCROSS moon mission.  In this space science lesson, students read an article about the LCROSS moon mission and the events that took place.  After reading, learners answer...
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Overcoming Problems: John Smith

For Students 4th - 8th
In this John Smith activity, learners read a one page article about the problems John Smith faced in the 1600's. Students complete 7 short answer questions about the article.
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Be A Cartographer

For Students 4th - 6th
In this be a cartographer worksheet, students read about the history of cartography, make a map of a familiar place, share it with a friend and answer 2 questions about their friend's map.
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Carlyle Figures It Out

For Students 5th - 7th
In this money worksheet, students read a passage titled Carlyle Figures It Out and completes word problems about it. Students complete 2 word problems and answer 2 opinion questions.
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Bush Fires

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider the effectiveness of backburning operations. In this current events instructional activity, students analyze a photograph of firemen fighting bush fires in efforts to determine what was taking place when the photograph...
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Teaching Comprehension Strategies

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Reading Comprehension Lesson Plans can help students develop the right strategies.