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Rain

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students are introduced to the Native American game called "Rain" and develop cooperative learning skills. In this Native American game lesson, students sit in a circle and discuss how games reflect the environment the children...
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Basic Orienteering

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
Students study orienteering. In this science lesson plan, students study the parts of a compass and use the compass to set a bearing and follow the bearing on the compass.
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Baby Boomer TV Worksheets

For Students Pre-K
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students complete a 22 clue crossword puzzle about television shows that were popular in the 1950's and 1960's.
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Introduction to Little House Books

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify the main characters in the Ingalls family and describe the relationships between the characters. They locate the setting of the book on a map of the Upper Mid- West. Students understand that the books are set in...
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African Music

For Students 6th - 10th
In this African music worksheet, students read about how family life, community music, and rhythms are part of the culture and music of Africa.
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Children at War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners conduct Internet research to investigate the use of children in combat throughout the world. Students read personal testimonies and analyze media coverage of children in combat.
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Intermediate Sentence Completion Exercise 4

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this online interactive grammar skills learning exercise, students examine 10 sentences that are missing words and select the appropriate words to complete each of the sentences and match them to the sentences. Student answers are...
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Virginia: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 15 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Virginia.
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Expanding Children's Geographic and Economic Worlds

For Teachers K - 1st
Students learn their addresses and gain a sense of connection between their neighborhood and the rest of the world and the universe.
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Beginning Sentence Completion 3

For Students 5th
In this sentence completion worksheet, 5th graders read the sentences and select the best word or words to complete the 12 sentences.
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Reading Comprehension: Your is Our Hope

For Students 4th - 6th
In this comprehension learning exercise, students read an excerpt from a graduation speech, the complete 11 questions, choose the correct completion word for sentences.
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Get Your Skates On

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students enjoy winter activities. In this field trip opportunities lesson, students may visit the Royal Botanic Gardens, Bocketts Farm, Clapham Common, or the Dinosaur Museum online or in-person.
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English Exercises: Adjectives and Prepositions

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this online interactive English worksheet, learners respond to 39 fill in the blank questions that require them to use adjectives and prepositions appropriately. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Compass Rose Directions

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use cardinal and intermediate directions to locate places on maps and places in the classroom, school, and community. They draw a setting map of "Little Red Riding Hood." Students give five steps of cardinal or...
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Surveying: 19 Chains and 50 Links

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Through an interdisciplinary lesson, emerging engineers explore the history of surveying systems. After discussing various systems, they perform surveys on printable pages. Using their geometric skills, they physically stake out plots...
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Attention Seeking

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students compare the Ethiopia of the 1980's to today. In this current events lesson, students conduct research about the poverty-stricken Ethiopia exposed by the media in the 1980's with the conditions there today. Students discuss the...
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Out & About: Waterways

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students visit science museums. In this hands-on science lesson, students visit the Leith Conservation Trust, Catalyst, and the River and Rowing Museum in person or online to study Britain's waterways.
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Why Do We Need Authority?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine a situation in which there is no effective authority and identify problems which the lack of authority creates. They explain how authority can be used to deal with these problems.
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Tragedy at Sea

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the recent Russian submarine tragedy. They examine the facts related to the vessel's sinking, then research the opinions of others regarding this event. They explore the impact this event has on their world.
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For Pete's Sake

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the proposed Gazprom City in St. Petersburg, Russia. They review proposals from international architects and consider the pros and cons of the Gazprom City development. Students conduct a mock public hearing to...
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Franklin Mountains

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine photographs of the eastern and western Franklin Mountains. As a class, they discuss what is shown and the different colored rocks and the orientation of the layers. In groups, they are given clay of two different...
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Mining Reclamation Research Project

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students work together in groups to research a different mining reclamation project. Using the internet, they answer specific questions to the one area they are to focus on. They use the information they gathered to create a PowerPoint...
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An International Menu

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners research etymologies using dictionaries. They explore the diverse origins of the common foods they eat after making a list of their favorite foods.
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Extreme Heat

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students, in groups, investigage and demonstrate the science behind the development and characteristics of extreme heat.