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Past Progressive/Past Tense Review

For Students 5th - 6th
In this past progressive or past tense worksheet, students read the sentences and fill in the correct form of the verb using past progressive or past tense verbs. Students also answer the questions with the verb forms. Students complete...
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Verb Review 1 (Past, Present Perfect)

For Students 6th - 8th
In this verb review worksheet, students fill in the 16 blanks using forms of the verbs in parenthesis. Students review past tense verbs and present perfect verbs.
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Are things Really More Expensive Today?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the topics of inflation and deflation within the economy. The Consumer Price Index is used to contrast the price of goods today with that of years past.
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GeoHunt

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars describe the difference between geological resources and othe natural resources. They list the rocks, minerals, and fossil fuels that are found in Illinois and their uses. They identify ways to conserve natural resources.
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The Media and You

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discuss the main purposes of media. Using various advertisements, they identify the method used by the advertisers in each example. They use these methods to create and sell their own product to the class. They use the...
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Focus on Batiks

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners discover the characteristics of batik fabrics. Using the fabric, they create a tulip garden wall hanging. They review warm and cool colors and use various stitching techniques for the stems and leaves. They share their...
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Drugs Info

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders understand the effects of substance abuse and then in pairs, they use a KWL chart to assess their prior knowledge of drugs; healthy and unhealthy. Then as a whole group, 5th graders provide feedback and are introduced to...
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The Biosphere

For Students 7th - 9th
In this biosphere worksheet, students identify the different levels of organization that ecologists study. Students complete charts, sentences, and answer short answer questions.
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What's Dancing in the Water?

For Teachers K - 6th
Students learn about watershed, as well as the different forms and uses of water. In this water forms lesson, students brainstorm water sources and uses. Students read the book Water Dance and discuss water examples. Students complete a...
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Graphing Data

For Teachers 1st
First graders learn how to display data using a bar graph. In this bar graph lesson plan, 1st graders use data from a t-shirt color survey to make a bar graph. They also make an animal bar graph before interpreting the information.
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Rhyming Word Poems

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students create poetry. For this poetry lesson, students read poetry and identify rhyming words using highlighters. Students may also add rhyming lines to the poetry they read.
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Weather Awareness

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate weather. For this weather lesson, 2nd graders discover how to read a temperature gauge, keep track of the weather, and find out how the weather affects their day. They work individually and in partners to make...
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Journal Entry: What You Want To Buy!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders write a one page paper about what they would like to purchase given the savings techniques. They write down what the object is that they are going to buy, how they are going to earn money to purchase this object, and what...
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Fish Haunts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars examine some of the different ecosystems that fish live in. While doing this they identify the species of fish and the ecological conditions needed for survival. Students use research resources to make fish cards that have...
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Be a Good Friend

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Young scholars discover characteristics of a good friend. In this social skills lesson plan, students read Clifford's Manners and discuss ways Clifford used his manners in the story. An activity that rewards young scholars for modeling ...
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Communication - An Introduction

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students define communication and identify its components. In this communication lesson, students read, discuss, and internalize the four pages of communication elements that include charts, vocabulary, and methods.
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Analyzing Unknown Words

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze affixes and how they affect word meaning. In this language arts lesson, students use charts to construct and deconstruct words to find meaning.
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Hollie's Gigantic Garden

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math puzzle worksheet, students put their problem solving skills to use as they fill in the plant growth charts that require them to write and solve equations.
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ESL: When Was The Last Time ...

For Students 3rd - Higher Ed
In this ESL worksheet, students fill out a chart with activities they have not done for a long time, and identify when they did take part in these activities. Students share their charts with classmates in conversation.
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American Culture: Will/Going To

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this American Culture worksheet, students choose the correct form of either "will" or "going to" in order to answer questions commonly used in American culture.
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The End of the Storm

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read selections and answer questions about main idea and details. The selections include stories, protest signs, diagrams, and charts.
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Data Analysis

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students double check their data collections of Top 20 singles that they've been collecting for several days. Types of data is reviewed in detail and a variety of questions are asked for retention factors of mastery. They draw a tally...
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Mapping the Sea Floor

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars review their prior knowledge on topographical maps. Using a map, they examine the sea floor off the coast of San Diego, California. With a partner, they chart the sea floor of an area and use cutouts to create a visual...
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Meatiest States: Graph Problem Solving

For Students 6th - 7th
In this graph problem solving learning exercise, students analyze a graph that shows commercial red meat production in five states. Students answer 5 word problems using the data on the graph.