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Sorting Candy
Lower graders sort and group objects by their different properties. They watch a video about sorting then, sort and organize candy in different groups. Young scholars compare how others sorted their candy. Finally, they decide which...
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Guess That Spice
From medical treatments to cooking, people have been using herbs and spices for thousands of years. Perform a blind smell test of household herbs and spices to engage students in learning about ancient spice trading. Research the history...
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Fraction Penguin
Exploring mathematics through art is a fun and concrete way to help learners grasp a concept. They will construct a paper penguin using fractions cut from circles. They'll need to determine 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 of each circle. Once the...
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Make your own Antelope Horns!
What are those horns for anyway? Little ones discuss the shape, texture, and purpose of horns found on animals such as the deer and antelope. They then pair up and make their own set of antelope horns to wear while visiting a local...
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Coral Polyp Party
Students complete a project where they label the parts of a coral polyp and discuss the differences between plants and animals. Students use marshmallows, sprinkles, toothpicks, and more to label their coral polyp.
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Rainforest Plant or Animal?
Young scholars explore the major functions of plants and animals. In this rainforest lesson plan students create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast animals in the rainforest.
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Standard Units of Measure
Learners explore linear measurement. They choose appropriate measuring tools, measure three classroom items, and record their results. A class discussion ensues in which everyone decides the best way to present their data.
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Articles Quiz
Learners complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers. They score one point per correct answer; a printable version is included. A good activity!
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Half - A Fractions Lesson
First graders explore the fraction half. In this fractions lesson, 1st graders watch a video that show the half fraction. They divide a Kit Kat bar in half and do a fraction activity sheet.
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An Easier Way to Count: Using Groups of 10
Learners explore their counting skills. In this counting lesson plan, students group objects in sets of 10 to practice counting them. Learners also practice graphing the sets of objects they count. This lesson plan incorporates the use...
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Parts of Plants Quiz #1
In this parts of plants worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, choosing questions and matching answers. Students score 1 point for each correct answer; a printed version is available.
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Pronouns Quiz #2
In this pronouns worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, choosing questions and matching answers. Students score 1 point for each correct answer; a printed version is available.
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Preposition Quiz #1
In this prepositions quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
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Prepositions Quiz #2
In this prepositions quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
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Pronouns Quiz #1
In this pronouns quiz learning exercise, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
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Verbs-Quiz #1
In this verbs quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
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Verbs Quiz #2
In this verbs quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
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Drugs
Young scholars investigate drugs by identifying which ones are illegal and potentially harmful. In this medicine lesson, students complete worksheets in which they role play situations where they have found or ingested drugs and decide...
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Energy Balance
Learners explore energy. In this health and nutrition instructional activity, students brainstorm a list of healthy foods that provide energy, and identify physical activities that burn energy. Learners complete a good nutrition...
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Spending Money
First graders practice adding monetary values. In this money lesson, 1st graders discuss fair trades and then use coin values to purchase items from a class store. A video titled "Blossom and Snappy Go to the Bank, Part Two".
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Rounding to the Tens Place
First graders practice rounding to the nearest hundred and tens place. In this rounding lesson plan, 1st graders watch a video on and discuss the process of rounding to the nearest hundreds place with the teacher's guidance. Students...
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Identifying Patterns
Learners investigate the elements of a pattern. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify different shapes in a pattern and discover which shapes are missing in order to extend it. Learners create their own patterns...
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Drawing with Shapes
First graders combine different shapes to create an image. In this geometry lesson, 1st graders utilize squares, circles, rectangles, triangles, and arc to draw a picture. Students share their creation with their class through an oral...
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The Speed of Writing
First graders investigate how to measure time. In this time analysis lesson, 1st graders investigate ways to measure the time difference between two people writing. Students share their time measuring ideas with their classmates.