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Add 2-Digit and 1-Digit Numbers with Regrouping
In this addition and regrouping learning exercise, students solve the addition problems using 1 and 2 digit addition problems. Students use regrouping to solve the addition problems.
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Weather Facts
Students study weather and weather measurement tools. In this weather lesson, students read and discuss weather myths and superstitions as well as weather terminology. Students then work in groups to complete weather stations for wind,...
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Robots from Junk
High schoolers create balloon and rubber band models of robotic rovers to investigate the concepts of mass, torque, and friction. Through research and planning, students construct a rover test-bed that simulates the Martian environment.
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Daruma Toys And Games
Students make their own daruma. Students play a Japanese game related to the daruma.
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Wind
Fourth graders watch an experiment that demonstrates the causes of wind. They design and make an original weather craft.
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Picture Sentences 1
In this picture sentences worksheet, 3rd graders look at a small picture that is to the right of fours sentences. They choose the sentence that best describes the picture and circle the letter in front of the correct sentence.
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Who Says Plants Can't Move?
Students discover how plants spread their seeds using other plants and animals. In this plant lesson, students role play different plants and how their seeds travel. Students then have a class discussion to ensure their understanding.
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Compare Numbers to 200
For this comparing numbers worksheet, students solve 6 word problems where they must order and compare numbers up to 200 in order to arrive at a solution.
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Write and Evaluate Expressions
In this problem solving worksheet, 3rd graders write and evaluate an expression to solve each of 6 word problems. They work with monetary amounts and whole numbers.
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Sometimes, solid + liquid = gas
Third graders experiment with common household liquids and solids. In this chemical reaction lesson plan, 3rd graders discuss phase changes and experiment to find other ways to create gases. They use water, vinegar, lemon juice, flour,...
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Fraction word problems
In this fractions worksheet, students solve fraction word problems containing one digit numbers. Students complete 10 multiple choice problems.
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Money Word Problems
In this money word problems learning exercise, learners solve 6 word problems that require them to add and subtract monetary values.
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Language Test Practice-Level 1 and 2
In this language test practice worksheet, students complete a set of 42 multiple choice questions covering a variety of basic language skills: punctuation, capitalization, parts of speech, sentences structure, alphabetical order and...
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Red Balloon [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Ruby Cremaschi's story adaptation, The Red Balloon, is provided on these pages. Six character roles are needed in this activity.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Oh Noah! Games in Videos: The Red Balloon
Watch the video and play the games to learn Spanish words for colors and vehicles as you play.
Children's Books Online
Children's Books Online: The Little Red Balloon
"The Little Red Balloon", written in 1918 by Caroline Hofman, has been digitized and made available by the Rosetta Project. This 25 page book is appropriate for intermediate readers.
Read Works
Readworks: Kindergarten Lesson 3: Identifying the Solution in a Story
This lesson focuses on identifying the solution or resolution in a story plot using two books (not included). Worksheets are provided.
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Readworks: Kindergarten Lesson 2: Identifying the Problem in a Story
This lesson focuses on identifying the problem or conflict in a story plot using two books (not included). Worksheets are provided.
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Read Works: Plot Kindergarten Unit: Retelling a Story
[Free Registration/Login Required] Teach retelling a story using plot elements through explanation, guided practice, and independent practice as students develop the skill. The text, My Red Balloon by Eve Bunting, must be provided by the...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Red Balloons, Blue Balloons
Use your problem solving skills to help Katie and Will solve the problem they have with blowing up their balloons until they pop. See if you can discover the solution on your own at this one page website. Then check the solution...
Science is Fun
University of Wisconsin: Home Experiments
This resource presents a collection of simple science experiments kids can do using household materials. The procedures include diagrams and are simple to follow.
Other
Montana State Univ.: Expanding Universe (Lesson Plan)
This site has a lesson plan in which students gather evidence supporting the Big Bang Theory using a balloon model of the expanding universe.
Other
Scweb4free.com: Addition Balloons
Find the sum of the two red ballons among the green ballons in this concise addition game. Practice basic facts through 15. Answers checked instantaneously.