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Word Structure

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students infer the meanings of unfamiliar words using context clues and knowledge of prefixes and suffixes. They identify vocabulary words as nouns or adjectives using context clues and suffixes. In addition, they decide the meaning of a...
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Interesting Beginnings: An Autobiographical Sketch

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students discuss the characteristics of an autobiography. Individually, they complete a graphic organizer and a timeline of events about their life. In groups, students brainstorm ideas for an interesting sentence and write an...
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Semicolons and Colons Exercise

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this semicolons and colons worksheet, students decide whether a semicolon or colon should be placed in ten given sentences. There are only four seasons winter, spring, summer and fall, is one example.
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THE WAMPANOAG TRIBE

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet about the Wampanoag Tribe, students are given a two-page essay to read, and 6 multiple-choice and short-essay questions to answer.
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4-H Rabbit Activity Page

For Students 6th - 8th
As part of a unit on animals, learners could use this 4-H activity page on rabbits to explore the care of animals. There are a variety of activity suggestions related to rabbit care.
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Emperor Penguins

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading for information worksheet, learners read a one page text about Emperor penguins. Students then answer 8 true/false questions.
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Total English Upper Intermediate: Future Plans

For Students 6th - 8th
In this making predictions learning exercise, students complete 8 sentences by using the correct form of the verbs in parentheses. Students also use the 6 prompts to discuss future plans with partners.
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Make Your Own Thermometer

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students recognize the concept of temperature, including degrees, and the melting and freezing process. In this 1st - 2nd grade lesson plan, students identify the temperature of various objects, as well as create their own paper...
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Reading: Emperor Penguins

For Students 4th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, 4th graders read a one page text with facts about the Emperor penguin. Possessive words in the passage are in bold type. Students then answer 8 true and false questions.
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Hidden Science in Colonial Living

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders evaluate evidence that indicates a physical change has occurred. In this colonial living lesson, 5th graders explore the science involved in the making of items used in colonial life, such as, bread, butter, soap, candles,...
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From Bolls to Bolts

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders understand the importance of cotton in America. In this cotton lesson, 5th graders view a video on cotton from plant to market. Students examine cotton bolls and participate in other activities around the growing of cotton.
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All About the Human Life Cycle

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this life cycle activity, students read about the butterfly life cycle and draw pictures about it. Students draw 2 pictures and answer 2 short answer questions about the life cycle.
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Daily Mind Builders: Social Studies

For Students 5th
In this critical thinking worksheet, 5th graders create a conclusion.  Students read a short passage and use the given information to synthesize their own conclusion from the presented material.
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Math Analogies

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math analogy learning exercise, students complete the analogy by writing in the last item based on the relationship between the first two items.
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Math Analogies

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this math analogy worksheet, students look at the pictures, determine the relationship of the first two and draw a picture to complete the mathematical analogy.
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Volcanoes: Shield or Composite?

For Students 5th - 8th
In this volcano activity, students read a 1-paragraph selection regarding shield and composite volcanoes and then identify the 8 errors in the paragraph.
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Plein Air Drawing and Painting

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students plein air drawing. In this drawing skills lesson, students follow the provided steps that require them select natural objects and utilize plein air skills to complete their drawings.
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Japanese American Baseball in the Camps

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study Japanese American internment camps. For this American history lesson, students compare and contrast the camp internees' experiences with with team sports-related challenges students have encountered. Students discuss team...
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ANALYZING RUMORS AND MYTHS

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the phenomenon of "disinformation" that often circulates during a crisis.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders analyze an article on myths and rumors.
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Math Lesson Plan: Put the Order in Ordinal Numbers

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars practice putting ordinal numbers in order. In this ordinal number lesson, students write ordinal numbers on index cards and use the cards to practice ordinal number order.
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Landmark Supreme Court Cases and the Constitution: Reynolds v. United States (1878)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the impact of court decisions. In this Supreme Court lesson, students read the Reynolds v. United States (1878) case study regarding first election decided by the House of Representatives. High schoolers take...
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Wagons West

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students prepare to travel west. In this Westward Movement lesson plan, students participate in classroom activities that require them to prepare for a trip west as pioneers.
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Wagon's West: Life on the Trail

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars investigate what life on the Oregon Trail was like. For this Westward Movement lesson, students eat foods that were eaten by settlers on the trail as they read textbook pages about the trial. Young scholars then draw an...
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Conditional Type 1 and 2

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this conditionals worksheet, students choose the correct word to complete sentences, fill in the blanks to sentences, and complete a crossword. Students complete 3 activities.