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Types of Trains

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore different types of trains. In this science lesson, 3rd graders study the "Orphan Train" and write a paragraph about what it would feel like to be riding a train during this time period.
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Aztec Dance

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study Aztec dance to learn about their culture and civilization. In this Aztec study lesson, 7th graders watch a video of Aztec dancers and describe the dance on an index card. Students visit a website to learn the...
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How Does It Move?

For Teachers K
Students listen to the song, The Wheels on the Bus. They attempt to sing the song again, but change it for a tractor. They watch the book, A Visit With Grandma, through a projector, LCD panel, or big screen television and develop their...
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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

For Teachers K
Students explore transportation and transportation related jobs as they improve their vocabulary.
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Forces Inside Earth

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Earth's forces activity, learners will review vocabulary words associated with plate tectonics. This activity has 8 fill in the blank questions.
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Text for Dictation: Transport

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this dictation text worksheet, students take dictation on a selection using vocabulary associated with driving.  The text is geared towards those who are learning to drive and learning English.
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Are We There Yet?

For Teachers K
Students continue to study rhyming words. They use words and illustrations to help develop their vocabulary.
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How Do You Move Along the Earth?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners determine their own walking and running velocity. In this physics activity, students calculate velocity using distance and time information. They compare human and animal speeds.
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Happy Lesson: The Earth's Crust

For Teachers 5th - 7th
This PowerPoint provides a multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank format for reviewing vocabulary and related content following an "earth's crust" science unit. The information is concise and age-appropriate and the font and colors are...
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Gravity Launch

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use an online interactive to launch a rocket from earth. They have control over the angle and thrust of the rocket to discover the relationship between the two.
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Lend Me Your Ear

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers engage in a lesson to investigate some of the properties of sound. They create sounds and listen to the vibrations that are made while listing all the sounds that are heard. This is done while the eyes are closed to...
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LISTENING TO DIRECTIONS

For Teachers K - 1st
Students view farm objects or products made from farm animals and follow the oral instructions given by the teacher. They are given worksheets, there are three sets of directions for the one worksheet. Students worksheets have everything...
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Simulated Underground Railroad Experience

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in a simulation activity that culminates their study of the Underground Railroad. They climb on obstacles while bells rings and older students act as conductors. They work in a darkened area with only one light...
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TIMELINE OF THE LAND

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students construct time lines using historical facts about the development of agriculture. Students research specific dates and events and report their findings to the class. Students tape or glue the sections together sequentially in a...
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Center of Gravity

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders conduct experiments to identify the center of gravity. In this gravity lesson, 4th graders do two hands-on experiments to increase their understanding of this concept. This self-discovery lesson provides students with the...
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Simulated Underground Railroad Experience

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders travel through a mock Underground Railroad.
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Living In Space

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a short text about living in space. Students then answer 6 multiple choice questions about the story.
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Reading: Living in Space

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this living in space reading worksheet, students read a passage about life on the International Space Station written by a former astronaut. Students then answer 6 multiple choice questions.
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Class Flow: Balance and Motion: Push and Pull

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will learn what balance, force, push and pull are. There are video clips and interactive practice of these vocabulary words and concepts.
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Better Lesson: And That's What It's All About

For Teachers K - 1st
Through the use of movement and observation, the students will be able to identify objects that can be moved and identify and problem solve how to move objects. Included in this lesson plan are videos of the activity, a vocabulary chart,...
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Class Flow: Brazilian Settlements

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart useful for checking students' understanding of the issues and the vocabulary associated with their study of Brazil.