Orange County Department of Education
Pepita Talks Twice
Third graders read Pepita Talks Twice and define the character traits of respect and responsibility. They write their examples of the characters traits on a character trait doll. Students recognize the character traits of respect and...
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Graphing Inequalities in Two Variables
In this graphing inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve and graph 6 different problems that include two variables. First, they define the given vocabulary terms found at the top of the sheet. Then, students graph each inequality...
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Equations and Inequalities
In this equations and inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 16 different problems in order to complete a quotable puzzle. First, they solve each of the problems listed and matching that answer to the correct letter of...
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Reacting Masses Problems
In this reactions worksheet, student determine the products of a reaction, balance an equation, and calculate the number of moles in an experiment. This worksheet has 4 problems to solve.
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Standard Deviation
In this standard deviation worksheet, students solve and complete 10 different types of problems. First, they determine the number of standard deviations an item was from its mean. Then, students draw a model of what this would look...
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Amazon Rainforest Conservation, Brazil
Students explore the concept of understanding the effects of disturbances in an environment. In this life science lesson, students use the game Jenga to help capture the idea of environment disturbances. Students discuss the...
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Rainforest Alliance: Biodiversity
Fifth graders compare biodiversity in their neighborhood and in the rainforest. In this biodiversity lesson, 5th graders read stories and gather information about the diversity of life found in their area and in the rainforest. As a...
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Burs in Your Furs
Young scholars explore the concept of animal welfare. In this wild animal habitats lesson, students discover the work of wild animals in sustaining their habitats as they participate in a classroom simulation. Young scholars discuss how...
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Helium Balloon Race
Students determine the force of a helium balloon that allows it to rise a specific distance. For this helium lesson students calculate the amount of paper needed to construct a weight and determine the density of a piece of...
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Pecan Lessons
Students complete lessons on the computer related to pecans. Students complete assignments such as typing descriptions of pecan categories, using email to find out information, researching the internet about production regions, and more.
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Soul Force and Its Contributions to Nonviolent Movements and Self Empowerment
Fifth graders explore the concept of Satyagraha. For this nonviolent resistance lesson, 5th graders listen to a lecture about Gandhi's teachings and determine how the soul force contributes to a sense of self empowerment.
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Gandhi’s Salt March: Nonviolence in Action
Students examine the effectiveness of nonviolent protest. For this social justice lesson, students analyze the effectiveness of Gandhi's Salt March as a nonviolent protest. Students jigsaw read the provided story and discuss it.
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Living Swamps, Bayous and Forests
Third graders explore interesting environments by exploring Louisiana. In this wetland lesson, 3rd graders utilize the web to research the State of Louisiana, the bayous in the area, and the Gulf of Mexico. Students write a journal entry...
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A Different View
Readers need to understand how their personal view point may differ or change how they see the view point found in a written text. Third graders read two informational pieces and fill out a graphic organizer to help them differentiate...
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Reading For Rent Advertisement
Pupils examine an advertisement. In this language arts lesson, students use the for rent advertisements to select an apartment that meets their needs.
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A'ama and Pipipi Adaptations
Students explore ocean creatures. In this crustacean lesson plan, students determine how Black Nerite snails and Sally Light-foot crabs have adapted to their ocean habitats. Students complete diagrams and hypothesize about the necessity...
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Protein Foods
Students examine their protein intake daily. In this adult health activity, students discover other protein rich foods besides meat. They name examples of vegetarian proteins found in the grocery stores.
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A Seed Dispersal Investigation
Students investigate the function and purpose of seed dispersal. In this garden instructional activity, students examine the importance of wind in the plant cycle. Students construct a flying seed model from an attached design and...
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Hurricane Watch: How Scientist Analyze Their Effects on Coastlines
Eighth graders are able to evaluate the forces that shape the lithosphere. They explore background information on hurricanes by completing a webquest and answering questions. Students present their reports to the class. The class...
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Predators and Prey
Young scholars explain how the food chain works. They contrast predators with prey and describe their function in nature. Students discuss how the food chain aids in keeping nature balanced. In small groups, they play a game that...
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Radical Raptors
Pupils are introduced to raptors and their role in the environment. They identify three characteristics of raptors and list several types of raptors found in nature. Students discuss how raptors and humans can benefit each other and...
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Scales, Scutes, and Skins
Pupils identify the various adaptations of reptiles and amphibians. After distinguishing between reptiles and amphibians, students discuss the ways in which their adaptations aid in their survival. They participate in a hands on...
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Kit
The National Energy Foundation presents this activity, which instructs students to follow directions to connect a solar electric panel to a buzzer. They charge the solar panel to cause the buzzer to sound. The process is repeated with a...
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Slope
In this slope worksheet, students determine slope for 6 pairs of points. Students then complete 6 problems to determine a missing coordinate given the slope.