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What's The Weather?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders record and summarize daily weather observations for a week in the form of a bar graph. They cut and glue a weather symbol for each day, record it on the graph, and answer discussion questions.
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Fashion Capitols

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers divide into groups to research one of the five major fashion capitols of the world. They share their research with other groups in order to answer worksheet questions.
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You've Got My Vote!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the ruling of the US Supreme Court on the ballot recounting ordered by the Florida State Supreme Court. They work in small groups to research and compare the judicial and electoral processes.
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The Bill of Rights

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students practice their reading comprehension skills by reading about the Bill of Rights. They answer questions after reading to test their comprehension.
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Elements Video

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch a video on the elements of design. During the video, they take notes and complete a worksheet on the material. To end the lesson, they review their answers to the worksheet and view examples of each element of design in a...
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Human Development

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the stages of human development. In groups, they research the theories of Erickson, Maslow and Havighurst and compare them to one another. To end the lesson, they present their material to the class and...
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Leaf Classification

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders work together to develop a leaf classification system. In groups, they are given a set of leaves and sort them based on their characteristics. They share their new classification system with the class and answer any...
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Earth Day Crossword Puzzle-- Difficult

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this science worksheet, learners participate in an Earth Day activity by completing a crossword puzzle. Students read each clue. The answer which fits in the puzzle is provided in a scrambled word form. Learners unscramble the words...
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ESL Holiday Lessons

For Students 7th - 10th
In this language skills worksheet, students read an article on World Press Freedom Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30 short answer...
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Better English Lessons: Keep

For Students 5th - 10th
In this online interactive English skills worksheet, students respond to 20 multiple choice questions that require them to select the appropriate words to complete the sentences involving phrases using the word "keep." Answers are...
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Ready, Set, Drift!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define data, recover data from the Internet, and use information they obtain to solve problems.  In this investigative lesson students answer questions on a worksheet and demonstrate the use of a maneuvering board in...
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Chapter 17 – The Great Depression

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, learners read assigned textbook pages on the Great Depression and respond to 27 short answer questions.
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Chapter 19 – Leadup to and Early Years of World War II

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages that describe the involvement of the U.S. in World War II and respond to 48 short answer questions.
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Fidel Castro

For Students 4th - 6th
In this famous people learning exercise, students read a selection about the life of Fidel Castro, then complete a variety of comprehension activities including synonym matches, fill-in-the-blank sentence completions, unscrambling words...
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Uniform Blues

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore what the U.S. Constitution is and why it is important, the purpose of the state constitution, and its relationship to the U.S. Constitution and the similarities and differences among federal, state and local...
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Searching the THC Website

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the internet to validate different websites. They examine the Texas Historical Commission's website and complete a question and answer section. They discuss the information they gathered with the class.
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The Witch of Goingsnake

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore legends and specifically the legend of Geronimo. In this legend activity, 9th graders watch a movie 'Geronimo: An American Legend' and answer questions about the video.
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Why is Delaware Called "The First State"?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers learn why Delaware is called the First State and the background leading to Delaware's ratification of the US Constitution. Students, in groups, choose an individual in today's world that has the greatest influence on their...
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Capitol Visitors Center, Pre-Visit Lesson Plan, Grades 7 and 8

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students, through lecture and discussion, identify public lands of Texas and how the land was used during the 19th century. They read selections about public lands and work in groups to answer questions about the readings. In groups,...
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The American Indian Movement

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine the civil rights movement of the Native Americans. They read the provided multicultural reading passage and answer the questions that follow. They chart which cultural groups fought for equal rights during the...
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Maintaining Employment ESOL

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discuss how Payroll deductions are used to pay for a variety of government services andncompany benefits. They practice reading a pay stub and writing amounts of money.
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Kosovo: Where is It and What's All the Fuss About?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the US military involvement in Kosovo and answer teacher generated questions.
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Please Press One For More Options

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice using automated phone answering systems. They discuss the many ways automated phone systems are used when trying to request information. Students role play calling service companies and using automated systems. This...
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Breaking News English: Iraq War Protests in Washington DC

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Iraq War Protests in Washington DC," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.