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Classification and Attributes
Students classify objects based on their attributes. They explain how archaeologists use classification to help answer research questions.
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Looking Inside Cells
Seventh graders analyze and identify the role of the cell membrane and nucleus. They create flash cards to help them review cell structures. They also compare plant and animal cells.
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Big Clown Face
Students use complementary media to fill up the art space with repeated shapes. They use a water and wax technique to manipulate the surface of the artwork.
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The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes
Students listen to story The Hundred Dresses, and use adjectives to describe each character.
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Task-based Grammar Teaching
Students compare a photo of themsevles now to a photo from ten years ago. They write how their life was different then from now and then present the information to the class.
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Dogs vs. Cats: Pet Ownership Essay
Learners analyze patterns of organization used in writing to determine how and when comparisons and contrasts can be effectively utilized to identify similarities and differences or pros and cons.
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Casting Light On The Dark Ages
Students research life in the Middle Ages on the internet and write a comparative analysis of the differences between life in the Middle Ages and life today.
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COMPARE AND CONTRAST LIFESTYLES AND TIME PERIODS
Eighth graders demonstrate the steps needed for a compare and contrast essay by writing a paper comparing and contrasting two selected pictures.
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Ribbon Wand Dancing
Students construct a ribbon wand which, through the use of line, color, contrast and shape can be used to better express a given emotion. They create a dance using the ribbon wand.
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Using Compare and Contrast to Write in Science
Fifth graders investigate and compare the behavior of magnetism using magnets. In this physics lesson, 5th graders write about the similarities and differences of a variety of magnet types.
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Three Little Pigs - Venn Diagram
First graders orally compare and contrast "The Three Little Pigs" with "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" by using a giant Venn diagram drawn by the teacher.
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Alike and Different
Students compare and contrast objects and are introduced to a Venn Diagram. In this alike and different lesson, students make observations regarding properties of objects. Students classify object and build ideas about variables....
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Explore Elizabeth I
Students compare pictures of themselves as a baby and a picture of themselves at the present date. For this comparing and contrasting lesson, students study the photos and put them in the chronological order.
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Canada - US: Approaches to Immigration
Sixth graders explore the Canadian immigration experience through comparison and contrast to American immigration and settlement patterns. In this immigration patterns lesson, 6th graders dialogue their opinions regarding immigration....
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Where We Live
Learners make a 'where we live' chart to find what's common and unique about where they live. In this living analysis lesson plan, students complete a chart about where they live.
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Comparing and Contrasting Characters
Pupils explore Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. In this literature lesson, students review Venn diagrams and how to compare and contrast. Pupils select two characters and write a paper comparing and contrasting them.
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Comparison and Contrast - D.H. Lawrence
Learners explore "The Rocking Horse Winner" and "The Horse Dealer's Daughter" by D. H. Lawrence. In this literature lesson, students read these short stories. Learners write an essay comparing the two stories according to themes,...
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Comparing Two Fantasies by J.R.R. Tolkien
Students explore fantasy through The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature lesson, students investigate character analysis through book comparisons. Students read The Hobbit and one other book by J.R.R. Tolkien and write a...
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Essay on People and Their Experiences
Students explore "Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin, "The Magic Barrel" by Bernard Malamud, and "Cathedral" by Raymond Carver. For this shorty story analysis lesson, students write down facts about each of the main characters from the...
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Compare and Contrast with Pink and Say
Sixth graders complete a shared reading of the book Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco and character analysis Venn diagram. In this character analysis lesson, 6th graders read the book and work in groups to compare and contrast the two...
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Find the Odd One Out
In this same or different instructional activity, students look at four objects and determine which one does not belong. They click on the object that is different than the others.
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Compare and Contrast - City Pigeons and City Parrots
Students watch videos about city birds and complete compare and contrast activities to decipher the types of birds. In this bird study lesson, students view videos about city pigeons and parrots. Students then complete a t-chart activity...
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Essay Writing
Young scholars complete essay writing activities. In this essay writing lesson, students use an outline activity to learn about the advantages and disadvantages for various essay writing types. Young scholars also break down the...