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To Kill a Mockingbird: Fun Trivia Quiz

For Students 8th - 10th
Several questions in this interactive online quiz are formed in the "Which of these is NOT..." the answer format. In addition to assessing comprehension of Harper Lee's ubiquitous novel, it provides practice in standardized test-taking...
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The Call of the Wild by Jack London: Fun Trivia Quiz

For Students 8th - 10th
Online quizzes can be fun for testing reading comprehension, so your class may enjoy these 15 questions on London's Call of the Wild. However, keep in mind that these Fun Trivia quizzes can be made by anyone, so the educational merit may...
PPT
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Peter and the Wolf: The Character of Instruments

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Is your class familiar with the tale of Peter and the Wolf? If they are, they will have fun testing themselves on how well they can identify each character by listening to the piece. This presentation acts as a quiz where the class works...
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Studying Idioms and Word Meaning

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Idioms are really confusing, but learning them will help your readers deepen their understanding of a variety of texts. This 11-slide presentation offers several examples (like "break a leg" and "mind your manners") to help readers use...
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Where in the world is the Hydra Electron?

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Walk your class through the journey water takes once it leaves your kitchen sink, all the way through the water cycle. Demonstrations support your lecture. This plan is thoroughly written, but ideally you would follow it up with water...
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Presentations

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students give presentations.  In this unit culmination lesson, students present their bridge projects to parents.  Students test their bridges and are evaluated using a rubric.
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Fortune Teller Fish

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students demonstrate how to create and test a hypothesis. They design an experiment and set up a variable, experimental group and control group.
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New York State Testing Program Mathematics Grade 7

For Students 7th
In this seventh grade worksheet, 7th graders assess their knowledge and understanding of grade level mathematics.  The twenty-two page worksheet contains thirty multiple choice questions.  Answers are not provided. 
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New York State Testing Program-Grade 8

For Students 8th
In this eight grade learning exercise, 8th graders assess their knowledge of the core material from their subject matter.  The twenty page learning exercise contains twelve problems.  Answers are not provided. 
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New York State Testing Program - Mathematics Test Book 1 6th Grade

For Students 6th
In this 6th grade math instructional activity, 6th graders solve 25 multiple choice questions.  Students determine coordinate of figures, use units of measure, expand exponents, etc.
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New York State Testing Program-Grade 6

For Students 6th
In this sixth grade mathematics worksheet, 6th graders evaluate their knowledge of grade level mathematics expectations.  The sixteen page worksheet contains ten problems, several of which are multi-tiered assessment.  Answers...
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New York State Testing Program-Grade 6

For Students 6th
In this sixth grade mathematics worksheet, 6th graders assess their knowledge and understanding of the mathematics of sixth grade. The sixteen page worksheet contains ten constructed response questions. Solutions are not...
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Acid and Base Testing 2

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students design and conduct an experiment on unknown solutions after studying descriptions of indicators and the way in which they identify acids and bases. Students must gather, organize, and analyze data as well as make inferences...
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Step-by-Step: College Awareness and Planning

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Encourage your group of learners to consider their academic and personal goals for the future with this great series of academic counseling activities.  
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Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man in the Spotlight

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man is the most frequently cited novel for the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition Open Response Question. Those new to using the book and and veterans as well will find the teaching strategies, the...
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Whose Genes Are These, Anyway?

For Teachers K - 8th
Young scholars explore some of the ethical questions raised by genetic testing. They answer the question of whom, if anyone, has rights to knowledge of each person's genetic make-up.
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Rock and Mineral IQ

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners observe rock and mineral compositions. In this identification lesson, students read The Story of Rocks. Learners identify rock and mineral samples by testing for hardness, color, luster, weight and appearance.
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Intolerable Acts

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the implications of North Korea's nuclear testing. They develop a K-W-L chart, read an article, write questions, conduct research on their self-generated questions, and create an exhibit of their findings.
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MAKE IT FLY

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students utilize the process of scientific inquiry and technological design to explain thrust, weight, lift and drag in flight. They design an "airplane" to test the "mechanics" of flight. In addition, they brainstorm and sketch a design...
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DNA Fingerprints

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret different DNA fingerprints, then do a jigsaw activity to explore other uses of DNA forensics. They listen to a radio program about using DNA as evidence and discuss the limitations of and problems with DNA testing.
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A Prescription for Drug Success

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore criticisms of the pharmaceutical drug industry. They also become aware of the difficult and lengthy process of testing new drugs by inventing fictional drugs and testing plans.
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Rate of Solution Lab

For Students 9th - 12th
For this rate of solution worksheet, high schoolers determine how quickly a solute dissolves in a solvent by testing one independent variable such as temperature, particle size or the amount of stirring. Students design their experiments...
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Vision and Optics: Light and Lenses

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students gain a conceptual comprehension of the functioning of the Human Eye in relation to optics and optical vision correction. They explore optics with light sources and various lenses, relating these to visual acuity, accommodation,...
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Ohm's Law I

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work to increase the intensity of a light bulb by testing batteries in series and parallel circuits. They analyze Ohm's Law, power, parallel and series circuits, and ways to measure voltage and current.