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Giving Directions

For Teachers 1st
First graders view the object on their desk observing the colors, patterns, and the way the object is put together but not touching it. They then write on paper the directions they would give someone so that they would be able to build...
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Alphabetical Order

For Teachers K
Students examine how to put words into alphabetical order and determine what letter comes before and after given letters. They sing the alphabet song, discuss the importance of putting things in alphabetical order, and place letter...
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Fossils

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a fossil using an impression made with a shell pressed into clay and filled with plaster of Paris and a mold made out of dough and impressed with a shell. They also will receive a paragraph which contains four...
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1st and 3rd Person

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders listen as the teacher describes the difference between the 1st and 3rd person. They then search through their literature books to find a story written from a 3rd person perspective and discuss why the story is in third...
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Electric Circuits

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate complete and incomplete circuits. Using an electrical kit that includes a D-cell battery, wiring, and a flashlight bulb, they construct a complete electric circuit that will light the light bulb. Students...
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A Cowboy's Life

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students observe a photograph of a cowboy and brainstorm things a cowboy would do. They reveiw text about Wyoming and locate facts and information about a cowboys life then create a friendly letter containg key components found in a...
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Renewable/Nonrenewable Resources

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders classify resources as renewable or nonrenewable while playing a board game. They read King John story and discuss the story. Students explore renewable and nonrenewable resources. They play the resources game that show...
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The Great Kapok Tree Debate

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars participate in a read aloud of the story, "The Great Kapok Tree" in which a logger decides not to cut down a tree. In small groups, they discuss and write about their opinion on the logger's decision. Each group then...
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Editing

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders edit their previously written essay rough drafts with a partner in this lesson. They apply the revision process using a revision checklist, then revise independently. They conference with the teacher about their needed...
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Prereading

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in think-pair-share reading strategy in this lesson. They identify their purpose for reading as well as purposes for reading fiction/nonfiction. They list and discuss several prereading activities, and then...
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Writing Process

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the benefits of using a field guide for nature observations. They then field trip to a natural setting to prepare for writing. They record their observations, and write a journal entry using the steps of the...
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Paragraph

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work through detailed steps to complete a paragraph on the story "The Great Kapok Tree." They gather details from the story, and choose a standpoint for the paper using the details as a defense. The students write their...
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Photosynthesis

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss and identify the components of photosynthesis and the products of this process. They participate in a class discussion about the importance of oxygen, and in small groups act out the process of photosynthesis. ...
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REPRODUCTION

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students complete a variety of activities to study different concepts in Science. The activities are part of a layered curriculum. This is used to differentiate instruction and give a wide variety of assessment opportunities.
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Rural Communities

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders observe various pictures of rural communities and explain what they see in each of the pictures. They discuss what they believe a rural community is and write their ideas on the board, discover its defintion, and share...
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Legends and Fables

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify and discuss the differences between legends and fables. They define fable and legend, then as a class take turns reading our books. Students select two of the stories, and complete a Venn diagram, comparing one...
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Strategies for Increasing Vocabulary - school-Home Links

For Students 1st - 4th
For this vocabulary worksheet, students and parents examine the strategies for increasing vocabulary through word recognition strategies. They mark off the strategies they use and, along with a parent, sign the worksheet.
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Learning to Read: School-Home Links

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this reading worksheet, students follow directions, reading a short story to themselves twice, then to a parent aloud. Worksheet is designed to be signed by both parent and child upon completion.
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Third Grade Works - School-Home Links

For Students 3rd
In this spelling worksheet, 3rd graders practice spelling 10 familiar words by folding a paper in three columns. They participate in a spelling quiz with an at home partner and rewrite the words that they missed in the quiz. They, along...
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School-Home Links: Spelling Familiar words

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this common words worksheet, students review a list of words they should know how to spell. Students fold a piece of paper into thirds and create an organizer to help them study the words. Parents or students must sign the worksheet.
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School-Home Links: Spelling Familiar Words

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this common word worksheet, students review a list of words they need to know how to spell. Students then create a study sheet for the words by folding a piece of paper into thirds and organizing the words. Parents or guardians must...
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Reading is Fun: Where to Look For Information

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading worksheet, students learn where to look for certain information by matching things they want to know with where they can look for the information. Worksheet is designed to be signed by students and parent when completed.
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Compound Words

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this compound word worksheet, students match two columns of words to create compound words and use a word bank to complete sentences with compound words. Students write eight compound words.
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School-Home Links: Mixed Alphabet

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this school-home links mixed alphabet review worksheet, students point to each of the 36 uppercase and lowercase letters and identify them with a caregiver.

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