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Introduce Vocabulary: Chrysanthemum

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore language arts by reading a story with their class. For this beginner vocabulary lesson, students read the book Chrysanthemum and discuss the vocabulary used in the story. Students participate in a word play activity...
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Powerpoint Portfolio

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils create a ten slide Powerpoint presentation as the culminating project for their Language Arts class. Slides include information based on a school related topic or question. Powerpoint presentations are peer reviewed by the class.
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Bookmaking

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students make and assemble parts of a book, read and respond to classmates' work, read aloud from their own book of poetry. They use the writing process and written language skills, participation in fine arts experiences, appropriate and...
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Division Cookies

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders demonstrate the concept of division through sharing concrete objects. They divide cookies into parts and recreate a whole by sharing their pieces with the group. Students request cookies during a small group actvity using I...
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Icky "I"

For Teachers K - 1st
Students recognize the short vowel i in written and spoken language. Through matching activities, they discriminate the short vowel /i/ from other vowel sounds. Students associate the phoneme with its letter representation and identify...
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Aaah, I'm hungry

For Teachers 1st
First graders recognize the short vowel a in written and spoken language. Through matching activities, they discriminate the short vowel /a/ from other phonemes. Students associate the phoneme with its letter representation and spell...
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Vocabulary: Weekend Plans-Part 2

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this foreign language worksheet, learners read 10 sentences. Each sentence has a missing word. Students select one of three options to complete the sentence.
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The Indefinite Article A or An

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this language arts worksheet, pupils learn the rules for using the articles "a" and "an" by reading the information provided. Using a glue stick and the small articles cards the students cut out, pupils match the correct articles to...
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Literary Element: Character

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this language arts worksheet, young scholars focus upon the characters of a novel and take the time to discuss this literary element.
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Reintroduce /l/

For Teachers K
Students review the letter l and its sound following teacher modeling. In this language arts lessons, students brainstorm words that begin with the /l/ sound and say the sound as the letter is pointed out among a set. Students continue...
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Introduce "ur"

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore language arts by participating in a word sound activity. In this letter combination instructional activity, students discuss the sound "ur" makes and the types of words it appears in. Students identify the sound as the...
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Poem Movies

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils create iMovie presentations that represent favorite poems chosen by the students in this language arts lesson for the upper-elementary classroom. The lesson includes resource links to find poetry and requires computers and movie...
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Music

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders incorporate two formal music lessons into the core curriculum. They study whole notes and rests, syllables of the musical scale and practice singing.
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Korean Culture

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders complete a research project for the sixth grade Big Book that is to be shared with the 5th graders. Students should take their time because the project represents them and the whole class.
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The Voice of the Individual

For Teachers K - 5th
Students examine the role of the individual in society as a whole. Individually, they design and create their own calling card as used in the past. They put together an art kit in which they are able to use outdoors. To end the...
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WWII Newspaper Using the Team Interview Model

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students interact with each other to conduct interviews after conducting meaningful research about the era of World War II. The interview is conducted in a group and then can be presented to another group or the whole class.
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Waldseemuller's Map: World 1507

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders analyze various maps.  For this Geography lesson, 7th graders create a large map as a whole class.  Students write a letter to Mr. Waldseemuller. 
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Renaissance Music Questions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Add a comprehension resource to a unit on the Renaissance or music of the Renaissance period. Middle schoolers answer eight comprehension questions and complete ten additional questions in order to fill out a crossword...
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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: A Lesson on the Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
What does it mean to say that a right is unalienable? How did the founding fathers convey this revolutionary concept in the Declaration of Independence? Engage in a close reading and analysis of the Declaration of Independence, and...
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Ruby Bridges: A Simple Act of Courage, Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Through character trait graphic organizers, a vocabulary sorting activity, class discussion, and a civil rights movement slide show, your young historians will be introduced to the amazing story of Ruby Bridges and her experiences as the...
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The Science of Marijuana—How THC Affects the Brain

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Marijuana can affect every part of a user's life—starting with the delicate nervous centers of the brain. An informative article and worksheet prompt teenagers to learn more about how the THC found in most forms of marijuana can...
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Tracing Our Own Family Pilgrimages

For Teachers K - 4th
The Pilgrims may have arrived in North America by way of the Mayflower, but chances are, your class members' ancestors came to the United States in another way. Guide them through an exploration of their own heritage, countries of...
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The Electoral College and the Constitution

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
What is the purpose of the Electoral College? Is it antiquated, or does it have a place in today's political climate? High schoolers view a series of video clips as they analyze the parts of the United States Constitution that address...
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Selecting the Tap: Water Safety

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Examine water as a scarce natural resource instead of taking it for granted. Middle schoolers identify the traits of potable water, and research local water sources to determine if they are impaired or not.

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