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Music As Survival: Alma Rose and the Auschwitz Women's Orchestra

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore a period of European history in which musicians have used theri musical talents and abilities to survive and rise above extremely difficult situations. The psychological uses of music by the Nazis is examined in this...
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Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this math worksheet, students simplify the algebraic expressions using the order of operations. They pay special attention to the negative signs next to the outside of the parenthesis.
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Classifying Triangles Using Sides

For Students 4th - 5th
In this geometry worksheet, students answer 8 fill in the blank questions where they must examine 5 different complex geometric figures to classify triangles.
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Development Before Birth

For Students 9th - 12th
In this development worksheet, students review the process of fertilization in placental organisms. Students determine what trimester certain events take place in a fetus' development. This worksheet has 10 fill in the blank and 7...
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Reading: Personality-Type Questionnaire

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
While this activity is a personality questionnaire, it could be used for a variety of purposes. High school students might use this activity as a way to spur discussion about individual traits. The 20-question activity contains scenarios...
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Doomed to Die

For Students Pre-K - 6th
In this history worksheet, students read about dress in the 11th century. Students answer questions related to the reading. They are also asked to describe making an outfit for a visit to a palace.
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Chemistry - Science 10

For Students 8th - 10th
In this chemistry science worksheet, students identify the parts of a chemical reactions. Students name the major particles of the atom. Students apply knowledge about the atom, theories, and models.
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US Government: Foreign Policy

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore the basic precepts of American foreign policy. In this diplomacy lesson plan, students read textbook chapters regarding American foreign policy practices before and after World War II. Students also watch a...
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Expressions and Equations

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Develop understanding of algebraic expressions and equations by having your class define examples of each. The class discusses how parentheses affect the order of operations and learn how to solve for x. A variety of examples are used.
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Scribbleboy

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders are introduced to the text, SCRIBBLEBOY, discussing the cover page for clues to the genre. They discuss the ordinary surroundings contrasted by the graffiti and the words and phrases used to provide information about the...
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Central Valley Math Project

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Middle schoolers study the Pythagorean Theorem. They describe what it means to square a number. Pupilsuse the Pythagorean Theorem to prove the sides of given triangles, and use geometric pieces of paper to create a right triangle and...
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Capitalization

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate the concept of capitalization by reading relevant text and finding supporting details and facts.  In this capitalization lesson plan, students read chapter seven in Working With Words and share predictions about...
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Cloze Instruction And Herringbone Technique

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students sort out important information and create a visual framework for reviewing in the future. They organize a large quantity of information thus helping with learning and remembering details, cause and effect, comparison and...
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Use Formulas

For Students 4th - 5th
In this problem solving learning exercise, students solve the answers to 6 mathematical questions about a box of balls by using a variety of formulas.
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Family Letter - Order of Operations and Sequences

For Students 6th - 8th
In this order of operations and sequences activity, students solve 16 short answer problems. Students create an arithmetic sequence by adding seven to a number. Students perform operations on numbers in various order to see the...
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From Courage to Freedom: Slavery's Dehumanizing Effects

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners analyze slavery and its effects on humanity using Frederick Douglass' autobiography. In this slavery instructional activity, high schoolers analyze instances of reality and romanticized myth using a slave narrative. Learners...
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Reproduction and Development

For Students 9th - 12th
In this human reproduction activity, students will review the male and female anatomy and the hormones involved in the development towards sexual maturity. Students will also review the events that occur during the three phases of the...
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What is an Animal?

For Students 9th - 12th
For this animal classification worksheet, students will review the characteristics used in classifying animals including the development of animals. Students will compare the endoderm, ectoderm, and mesoderm. This worksheet has 4 short...
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Sponges

For Students 9th - 12th
In this sponges worksheet, students will explore the characteristics of sponges including their different types of cells and body structures. Students will also determine how sponges reproduce. This worksheet has 3 short answer and 11...
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Perimeter Practice

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this perimeter practice worksheet, students review the steps to finding the perimeter of a shape using the information at the top of the page. They find the perimeter of 3 shapes at the bottom of the page.
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Roots, Stems, and Leaves

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this plant worksheet, students review the structure and function of roots, stems, and leaves. This worksheet has 5 matching, 7 true or false, 4 multiple choice, and 10 fill in the blank questions.
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Gender, Age, and Health

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this gender, age, and health in American society worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer questions and answer 13 fill in the blank questions regarding their role in American culture.
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Ecosystem Organization

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders engage in a instructional activity about ecosystems with the intention of looking at how it is organized. They cover the biotic and abiotic factors of an ecosystem while looking at the seven types of terrestrial biomes....
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Life in Ancient India

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers study Ancient India and the vocabulary, language, and everyday life associated with India. They build a time capsule representing their own world for future civilizations to discover. They create labels for each item,...