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Place Value

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders review place value by arranging four numbers to make the highest number possible. They are shown a hundred flat. Students are asked to show another way of making 100 using base-ten blcoks. They are then shown a thousands...
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Properties of Materials - Part B

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe the history of materials. They use the kinetic (particle) theory to explain changes of state in matter and trace the flow of heat during changes of state and chemical changes.
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Landforms and Resource Regions

For Students 4th - 6th
For this geographical regions worksheet, learners read a short passage, examine 2 maps which show landforms and regions in South America, then answer 4 comprehension questions based on the information from the maps and the reading passage.
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The Power of Words in "Charlotte's Web"

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students analyze the text in Charlotte's Web. In this language arts lesson, students dissect the passages from Charlotte's Web, specifically the adjectives Charlotte used to describe Wilbur. Finally, students play a game using "word...
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Westward Expansion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the Westward Expansion Movement of U.S. history. For this Westward movement lesson, students use primary and secondary source documents research personal accounts of those who travelled west during the era....
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General Greene to General Marion: Your State is Invaded, Your All is at Stake

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the contributions of Francis Marion and Nathaneal Greene. In this Revolutionary War lesson, 3rd graders use primary and secondary sources to research Marion and Greene and the accomplishments of their men during the...
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Oh Canada!!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders become familiar with the people, culture, government and geography of Canada.  In this Canadian people and places lesson plan, 5th graders research and  create a map of Canada reflecting their gathered...
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Gandhi's Life and Guiding Principles

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate philosophy by researching the life of Mahatma Gandhi.  In this biographical lesson, 2nd graders listen to a reading of the book "Gandhi" and make a character map of his actions, feelings and thoughts....
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A Visit to Mexico City: An Introduction to World Communities

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders complete a variety of activities as they take an imaginary trip to Mexico City, complete with passports, maps, and Spanish dictionaries. They write postcards to send home and create items to sell at the market. The unit...
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Worksheet 9: There Is/Are

For Students 2nd - Higher Ed
This nifty activity has learners identify locations on a map. Once students have identified the location, they use a word bank to fill in the blanks on the worksheet. This activity could be used with elementary children or ESL students.
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Nature of Science and Technology

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders measure weather using different instruments and gather information to make science comparisons. In this weather measurement lesson plan, 4th graders have activities they can complete whether they are visual, auditory,...
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The Fort Collins Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems using algebra to solve real world problems. There is one question that has an answer key.
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How Many Hurricanes Happen?

For Students 5th - 12th
In this hurricanes worksheet, learners use a data table showing the hurricane region and the average number of hurricanes per year to determine if the same number of hurricanes happen in each region by creating a graph. Then students...
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200 Years and Counting: How the U.S. Census Tracks Social Trends

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine the process of census taking in the United States. In this "200 Years and Counting" lesson, students examine the data collection process, look at an example of a census form, analyze data, and learn what the information...
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Monumental Disappearance

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare the emissions listed on the EPA isopleths over the past five-year period for ten key states. They use this information to rank each region according to the degree of acid rain problem in those parts of the United...
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss and define folklore, locate town of Sleepy Hollow, NY, on map, calculate distance from Sleepy Hollow to their school, if applicable, review vocabulary list from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, read story aloud, and write...
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The Missing Piece: A Tale of a Tail

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students analyze and write about their findings of the dinosaur discoveries of Edward Cope. For this Edward Cope lesson plan, students examine illustrations of concept maps, discuss challenges, analyze skeleton diagrams, and write...
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Genome: A Tour and Genetic Disorder Brochure

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use the Internet to gather information about genetics, then research a genetic disorder. In this biology lesson, students listen to an interview with a geneticist, watch an animation of "chromosome coiling", then research and...
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The Solar Neighborhood within 17 Light Years!

For Students 9th - 11th
In this distance between stars worksheet, students plot the distance between the sun and 11 other stars on a 2 dimensional grid using a protractor and a ruler. They determine the distances between various stars and they find the shortest...
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War of 1812

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders locate the major land forms and bodies of water on a map of Louisiana. In groups, they discuss the role of the Mississippi River in the Battle of New Orleans and how land and water affect the outcome of battles. To end...
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Governance

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders participate in decision-making situations. In this social studies lesson students make connections between rules and laws and the purposes for those rules and laws. Students use critical and creative thinking skills to...
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Name the States Worksheet 4

For Students 5th - 8th
In this name the states worksheet, students examine 6 state map outlines and identify each of them by writing the state names and postal abbreviations.
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Name the States Worksheet 2

For Students 5th - 8th
In this name the states learning exercise, students examine 6 state map outlines and identify each of them by writing the state names and postal abbreviations.
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Name the States Worksheet 1

For Students 5th - 8th
In this name the states worksheet, students examine 6 state map outlines and identify each of them by writing the state names and postal abbreviations.