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Heroes and Heroines in Science: Dispelling the Stereotype

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students describe and illustrate a stereotypical scientist. They work in cooperative groups to research and produce a portfolio of work honoring a randomly chosen nontraditional scientist. Students create a presentation about their...
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Heroes and Heroines in Science: Dispelling the Stereotype

For Teachers 7th - 12th
students think of scientists as heroes and heroines by dispelling the stereotypes of persons in scientific careers. They work in cooperative groups to research the life and works of a scientist and (through the use of the library and the...
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Peekikng At Public Sculpture

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use the internet to investigate public examples of sculpture. They reflect upon the possibility of being a reference of lifestyles that can exist in a society. A variety of media sources serve as inspiration for the lesson.
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Presidential Periods - Times to Remember

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students work in groups to do research on the Internet for information about three specific and relevant events that occurred during a particular presidential period. Each group determines the three relevant events and then put their...
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Abraham Lincoln

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore famous people in America. They read and discuss a story about Abraham Lincoln. After the class discussion, 1st graders create a web of important events in the life of Abraham Lincoln. Finally, students write...
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Eleanor Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss the election of 1960. They examine the political styles of important leaders, the issue of money, and the issue of fair play in American politics. Students explore the lives of Eleanor Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy.
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A Place Called Fairfax

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to the various types of maps of Fairfax County, Virginia. Using the maps, they explain the relative and absolute locations of the county and discuss the importance of both. They also discover how the county is...
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A Place Called Fairfax

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers use maps to locate Virginia, its surrounding states and Fairfax County. Individually, they describe the absolute and relative location of the county and why it is important to know both. As a class, they brainstorm the...
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The Invasion of Iraq

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the war in Iraq. They use videos, newspapers, and other media to examine the circumstances leading up to the invasion, the war's major battles, and the post-war situation on the ground. Students read letters from Iraq...
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Jeannette

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars develop hypothesis about what might happen when salt water is frozen. In groups, they freeze ice samples with different salt concentrations. They use the internet to research the situation of the Jeannette to discover...
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An Investigation Into Our Community

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine maps of Palmer, Massachusetts and practice giving directions. As a class, they discuss how it changed from a farming community to more industrial. To end the activity, they take pictures of the community to show how it...
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February story starters

For Students 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, middle schoolers find the meanings of different statements and they can be used as possible writing prompts as separate assignments.
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TOEFL Practice Test- Vocabulary #1

For Students Higher Ed
In this language arts worksheet, students practice for the TOEFL test by answering 5 questions. Students read the sentence that has one word surrounded by apostrophes. Students choose the word closest in meaning to this word. Students...
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Famous Missourians Word Search

For Students 5th - 6th
For this word search worksheet, students read the famous Missourians listed at the bottom of the page. Students then locate the words within the word search.
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Fact and Opinion

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this fact/opinion worksheet, students write either fact or opinion after a set of 10 statements, then record their score out of 10.
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USA Celebrations and Holidays

For Students 5th
In this USA holiday and celebrations activity, 5th graders complete a set of 17 questions about holidays and celebrations. Students may click on an answer button beneath each sentence to check their work.
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Benjamin Hawkins and the Creek Indians

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the settling of South Carolina.  For this U.S. History lesson, student research the events leading to the settlement of South Carolina by the Native Americans, then discuss and answer questions that relate to...
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Mount Vernon Activity

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this Mount Vernon worksheet, students read descriptions of items used at Mount Vernon and try to name them. Answers are given on page 2.
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Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #7

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, learners answer 5 multiple choice questions covering a variety of concepts. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
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Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #27

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 4 multiple choice questions about a variety of topics. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
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ESL: What Fruit?

For Students 5th - 7th
In this ESL fruit vocabulary worksheet, students answer questions to determine what fruits are being described, clicking on an answer button for immediate feedback. 
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Flip Flop Diplomacy

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the dress of diplomats. In this American Government lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students participate in a quiz on the reading.
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Test on Simple Past Tense

For Students 4th - 6th
In this simple past tense instructional activity, students write the past forms of a set of irregular verbs, complete a table, write and convert sentences in simple past, fill in blanks with 'was' or 'were' and write questions. Answers...
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students use maps, readings, drawings, plans and photos to research and the importance of canals in the early industrial economy of America. They consider the development of the Potomac River Canal and research early transportation methods.

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