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Events and Effects of World War I

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the main events, key people, outcomes and lasting effects of World War I. They research the lasting effects of World War I on the 20th Century and discuss the Treaty of Versailles and its effects on Germany.
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End of Mandates and the Middle East

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the original mandates of the League of Nations regarding the Middle East. They listen to a lecture/PowerPoint presentation on the end of the mandate system, and complete a fill-in-the-blank worksheet that...
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Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

For Teachers 4th - 5th
For this literature worksheet, students read the novel Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli and then answer ten comprehension questions about the novel.
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Classification and Adaptations- Streams, Rivers, and Lakes - Where the Land Meets the Sea And Caribbean Reef

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this science worksheet set, students answer 14 short answer questions about the classification and adaptation of life in streams, rivers, and lakes. They also answer 15 questions about life "Where the Land Meets the Sea" and in a...
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Silver Blaze and Other Stories

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
In this Silver Blaze and Other Stories reading and study guide worksheet, students respond to 8 multi-step short answer, multiple choice, and graphic organizer questions. The questions are designed to be answered before, while, and after...
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Deliberating in a Democracy

Violent Video Games

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine violence in video games. In this American history instructional activity, students read an article on the link between video games and violence. High schoolers respond to discussion questions and debate the topic.
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Classroom Lincoln-Douglas Debate

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Unfamiliar with the Lincoln-Douglas Debate format? Check out this resource that details the procedures of the debate, the roles and responsibilities of each participant, and the timing of each round.  
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Current Events Quiz #3

For Students 9th - 12th
Useful as a blast from the past, this current events activity is outdated (Fall 2001). Many global events are part of these fifty questions, but quite a few of them are very specific to pop culture and sports. This could be helpful in a...
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Choosing Between Affect and Effect

For Students 7th - 11th
After reading a review of the meaning and usage of affect and effect, pupils complete a practice exercise to demonstrate their understanding of this tricky pair. An answer key is provided.
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Hatchet: Predicting the Outcome Guide

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
What will happen in Hatchet by Gary Paulsen? Kids read a series of possible events that will occur in the novel and mark whether they agree or disagree with the probability of each event happening.
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Hoot: Bloom's Taxonomy- Questioning Strategy

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
What better way to examine a text than to ask your own questions? Use Bloom's taxonomy to guide kids through Carl Hiaasen's Hoot by asking questions based on knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
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Touching Spirit Bear: Anticipatory Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Will Peter and Cole ever forgive one another? Anticipation guides contain questions such as this to help teach readers how to make predictions about a text. First out of a series of five resources, the guide is full of statements about...
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The Cold War: Crossword

For Students 8th - 11th
This crossword puzzle focuses on clues related to The Cold War. It also has unrelated clues that would be a challenge to middle schoolers, but should be manageable to secondary students; particularly juniors taking US history. There are...
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Understanding Islam

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discover the religion of Islam by reading about it and answering questions. They examine the history and development of the religion. They finally analyze what happen to the religion in the future.
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Verb Forms Worksheet 3

For Students 8th - 10th
In this grammar worksheet, students revise three paragraphs to eliminate incorrect, inconsistent or ineffective verb use. Students check their answers when completed.
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Breaking English News - "Terror Returns to Bali"

For Students 11th - 12th
In this ESL/ELL reading comprehension and grammar worksheet, students read or listen to an article from October 2, 2005 entitled, "Terror Returns To Bali." They complete short answer, true or false, fill in the blank, and matching...
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Germs: Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners investigate personal health issues by discussing germs.  In this contagious disease lesson plan, students identify ways germs infect our bodies and how we can best protect ourselves.  Learners discuss food preparation...
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Iran Test-Firing of Missiles Article

For Students 8th - 10th
In this current world events worksheet, students read an article about Iran test-firing missiles and complete eight true or false questions, 10 synonym matching questions, 10 phrase matching questions, and a cloze activity based on the...
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Arson

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students watch a documentary film about arson and why children sometimes commit arson. They role play a scenario in which the school was deliberately set on fire. They develop a news report in which they interview three people regarding...
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ESL/ELL Activities - "Vodofone's Vending Machine Mobile Phones"

For Students 10th - 12th
In this ESL/ELL reading and discussion worksheet, students read or listen to an article entitled, "Vodafone's Vending Machine Mobile Phones." They discuss the article and complete a variety of activities based on their comprehension;...
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Breaking News English: Rappers

For Students 5th - 10th
In this rappers worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: The Market Roller Coaster

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the American Stock Market and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Tooning into the Olympics

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about the commercialism of the modern Olympics. Students then respond to 3 short answer questions.
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Charlotte's Web

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders focus on fluency by reading the book Charlotte's Web. In this reading strategies lesson, 4th graders partner read, do guided reading, and independent reading to increase fluency. Students use Venn Diagrams, discuss...

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