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The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis (Letter 9)
In this The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis activity, students read the story, define six key vocabulary words and answer ten comprehension questions in association with the story.
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Conservation 'Ad'vice for National Parks
Students discuss ways that the public can damage as well as preserve our natural and cultural resources. Small groups are each assigned one of the national parks and must design a poster or TV commercial that celebrates the importance of...
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English - "And then what?" Word Sequence
In this grammar activity, students read a selection on word sequence and circle 8 sequence words in a paragraph. Students use the sequences words to put 5 sentences in order and then write a story using as many sequence words as they can.
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Counting Farm Animals
Very simply, fledgling farmers count farm animals, trace the numbers, and then draw a line to connect them to the matching set on the other half of the page. Because the correct number is listed right next to each group of animals, this...
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Homophones: Cloze the Gap!
In this homophone cloze learning exercise, student complete 13 sentences using the list of homophones that is at the bottom of the page. They re-read each sentence to be sure it makes sense.
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Homophones: Cloze the Gap!
In this homophones review worksheet, students use words from the homophone list to fill in the blanks in 13 sentences so that they make sense.
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English Exercises: Earthquakes and Present Continuous Tense
In this present continuous tense learning exercise, 6th graders watch 3 videos about real earthquakes, then write 5 sentences using present progressive tense, read a story and interactively select the correct word for 13 blanks, then...
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Origami Cube
Learners compare two lengths using the area of a square. In this geometry lesson, students solve problems using ratio and proportion of the two shapes. They solve equations by taking the square root of both sides.
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Configuration Station #8
In this vocabulary worksheet, students analyze 5 commonly used words. Students alphabetize, find opposites, generate sentences, complete a word search, and illustrate.
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Latinos and the Fourteenth Amendment: A Primary Source Document Activity
Eighth graders explore the effect of the Fourteenth Amendment. In this US History lesson, 8th graders read and analyze primary source documents. Students write a three minute paper demonstrating their understanding of the...
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Digging Into the Past
Eleventh graders research their subjects using a variety of sources and they develop a project to share their learning with their peers.
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Learning about Snakes- Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Worksheet
In this snakes non-fiction reading comprehension worksheet, 3rd graders read a one page selection about the characteristics of snakes. They complete a table which compares snakes to mammals, and fill in the blanks in 5 questions using...
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Crime and Deviance
In this Crime and Deviance worksheet, students answer seventy-eight questions, then respond to ten essay questions on these topics.
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Counting Fish
Individuals examine a picture of children standing on a bridge over a fish pond. They count the fish and write a number to represent how many are in the water. Cute, simple, and to the point. Note, however, that there is only one problem...
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Count and Color Kittens
In this early childhood counting and coloring worksheet, learners color the picture according to the instructions and then count and record the number of kittens in the picture. This task is ideal for beginning counters and readers.
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Have a Ball with Poetry
Second graders brainstorm words pertaining to the senses about the beach. They write a free verse poem, using these words and adding a line about their feelings.
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The State Of Wisconsin
Pupils investigate the state of Wisconsin and use sound to experience the concept differently. They listen to Native American songs of a tribe in the state. Also they listen to the frogs that live there in the classroom or out in the...
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Folding Paper
Students use the scientific process and their knowledge to obeserve, predict, and test their predictions under controlled conditions to verify their predictions and then make sense of these predictions. They also graph, write...
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Eye Spy
Fourth graders examine how the human eye receives and transmits light from the environment. Through an activity, the students will discuss the importance of sight in our everyday lives.
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Math: Counting on Others
Pupils use counting skills to decide who wins the Classroom Winter Games. They use numeral writing and tally marks to keep score. Students have an opportunity to pretend they are competing for medals in the Winter Games while using...
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Let's Think About Air
Students explore the concept that air is all around us and identify ways that we can use air, and what air can do. They watch a short video that illustrates some of their findings.
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The Road to Democracy
Eleventh graders examine the road to the American Revolution. In this American Revolution lesson, 11th graders read Thomas Paine's works and identify the issues that the colonists had with the British government.
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Urban New Haven in the Making (1920-1980)
Students read and discuss issues that are relevant to the community. They develop a sense of social efficacy that encourages participation in their community and identify with the local area, and can reduce feelings of cynicism and...