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Hop Scotch

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice a variety of techniques and strategies to assess the letter sound of o=/o/. They encounter Elkonin Boxes to assist them with their task as well as the tongue twister "Oliver had an operation in October, and Oscar gave...
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The Inventions and Effects of the Industrial Revolution

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars understand that the Industrial Revolution began in England, spreading to the rest of Western Europe and the United States and with it came an increased demand for raw materials from the Americans, Asia, and Africa.
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The Art of Romare Bearden

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners are introduced to the art of Romare Bearden. Using a packet, they discover Bearden's theme of family and African-American history in his art. After viewing specific examples of his artwork, they identify the ways in which he...
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Writers and the Old South Myth

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars are introduced to authors of the South. In groups, they compare and contrast the pastoral and counter pastoral traditions present in some forms of Southern literature. They use a database to examine the covers of the...
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China CultureQuest

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use the internet and other tools to examine the culture of China. In groups, they brainstorm a list of topics they want to know more about and practice writing Chinese letters. They create a collage to show the class what...
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Through the Looking-Glass Chess: Create Your Own Games!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research chess in relation to the metaphors in Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass. They read the novel and note references to chess and research the history of chess and how to play the game. In groups, they create...
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Inventor's Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science worksheet, students use reference materials to complete the information for each inventor, including invention created and their nationality. They also construct a time line to illustrate the development of technology...
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Socials Word Search Puzzle

For Students 5th - 6th
In this language arts instructional activity, students study 32 words in a word bank, then locate them in a word search puzzle. There is no apparent connection between the words and the meaning of the title is not known. Note: Several...
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Phonics: Putting 2 Sounds Together

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this phonics worksheet, students practice reading "silly" sentences, circling two letters that make a new sound. Sounds are given at the beginning of the worksheet. Worksheet includes a related "fun" questions and is designed to be...
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Cooperative Learning Experience Through the Flipping Lid Demo

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students create a cartoon illustrating a lab demonstration. In this lab safety lesson, the teacher demonstrates a small methane explosion to demonstrate the importance of safety in a laboratory setting, then students work in groups to...
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Strings and Springs

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore physics with springs and strings. In this force and motion instructional activity, 9th graders rotate through four stations exploring how various springs stretch and bounce, and how mass and length affect a...
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Nebraska Entrepreneur Success Stories

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore entrepreneurs of Nebraska. In this business and social studies lesson plan, students research Nebraska entrepreneurs to discover the history of their successful company.
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Simple Machines, Odd Machines

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore simple machines. In this physical science lesson, students identify six simple machines, illustrate each and identify how these machines function or can be combined to create a compound machine.
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Research: pop artists

For Students 8th - 10th
In this research worksheet, learners research which pop artist has spent the most time on the top of the charts and list how many weeks they spent there. Students research 20 pop artists.
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Simple Machines, Odd Machine

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate simple machines. In this simple machines lesson plan, students identify the six simple machines from an object or drawing. Students also use various objects to identify the simple machines found in a compound machine.
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The Industrial Revolution and Women

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn about inventions of the Industrial Revolution and their impact on life. In this Industrial Revolution lesson, students look at how the Industrial Revolution changed the work experience from farms to factories. They tell...
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Geography of the United States

For Teachers 9th
Students examine the population growth of the United States.  In this Geography lesson, students construct a map of the fifty states.  Students create a graph of the population of the USA. 
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Lesson 22: As constant as the Northern Star: Examining Static and Dynamic Characters in Julius Caesar

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the play Julius Caesar.  In this literature analysis instructional activity, students work in groups to identify changes in various characters from the story.  They examine various aspects of the character's personality...
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Colorful Cut-Outs

For Teachers 3rd - Higher Ed
Students examine the works of Claude Matisse. In this Matisse Art Lesson, students explore Beasts of the Sea to find recognizable shapes.  Students visit the National Gallery to view Matisse artworks.
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Problem Solving: Too Much, Too Little Information

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this too much/too little problem solving worksheet, students complete a set of 5 problems, using a table of information to determine whether too much or too little information is given before solving.
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Eudora Welty's "A Worn Path" in Graphical Representation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students analyze graphical forms of Eudora Welty and interpret the shorts stories in the representations. For this graphical representations lesson, students analyze the short story genre in comic strips. Students then create their own...
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Trees of our Forests

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars use a field guide in order to identify trees. In this trees lesson plan, students classify the trees that they identify based on their relationships. Young scholars take a trip outdoors to look at trees.
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Artists' Journeys

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students analyze the influence of travel on modern artists and discuss unusual use of medium.  In this modern artists lesson, students discover works of Gauguin, Matisse, and Kandinsky. Students look at ways these artists were inspired...
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Archaeology For Kids Quiz 101

For Students 4th - 6th
In this archaeology for kids quiz 101 instructional activity, students interactively answer 12 multiple choice questions as part of an online magazine, then click to check their answers.

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