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Interactive
Mr. Nussbaum

Blue Whale

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
An interactive tests scholars' reading comprehension skills. After reading or listening to a brief informational text, learners answer five fill-in-the-blank questions. Results appear instantly.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Germs Spread? Why Do They Make Us Sick?

For Students 2nd - 7th
Germs are found on almost every surface we come in contact with, which makes it incredibly common for our bodies to be exposed to them. But why are some of these germs relatively harmless, while others can be fatal? The creators of this...
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Ant and the Grasshopper [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
A reader's theater script for Aesop's fable, The Ant and the Grasshopper, is provided on these pages. Five character roles are needed in this activity.
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Vinder Viper [Pdf]

For Teachers 1st - 4th
A reader's theater script for the short story, The Vinder Viper, is provided on these pages. Thirteen character roles are needed in this activity.
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Lesson Plan
University of Texas

Inside Mathematics: High Horse [Pdf]

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
This task challenges a student to demonstrate understanding of measurement.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Kids: Cat in the Hat: Invention Engine Game

For Students 1st - 5th
Finish creating the engine invention to get the item to the pipe; then test it to see if it works, or you can design your own machine.
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Activity
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Mosquito

For Students 1st - 6th
An illustrated diagram of the Anopheles mosquito. Get detailed information on its life cycle, mosquito bites, and more.
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Graphic
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Water Cycle for Schools

For Students 1st - 8th
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have teamed up to create a water-cycle diagram for schools. Use the interactive version and download printable files of the diagram.
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PPT
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of African Art: African Vision: Explore African Art: At Home

For Students 1st - 8th
This printable guide is to be used in conjunction with the African Vision web site from the NMAfA. It offers six different activites to try on your own including connections between art and science as well as some games.
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eBook
Other

Peoples Education: Make Inferences in Science [Pdf]

For Students Pre-K - 4th Standards
This online textbook selection focuses on how scientists make inferences from evidence. Students are given a reading passage about underwater exploration and are asked to make inferences based on the text. The passage is followed by...
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Study Guide
University of South Florida

Fcat Express: Main Idea With Supporting Details

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Strategies to help students recognize main ideas and supporting details provided by a standardized test preparation site intended for fourth grade. Includes strategies such as Main Idea Pyramids, Number Notes, QAR (Question/Answer...
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Activity
Beacon Learning Center

Beacon Learning Center: Bibliography Blunders

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
This tutorial focuses on how to complete a bibliography using MLA style. It gives specific directions and examples for various types of entries such as magazines, books, encyclopedias, and web pages. It also gives specifics for the...
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Website
Other

Xtra Math

For Students 1st - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] XtraMath is an excellent site for students to practice their basic number facts and develop automatic recall. Teachers can register for a free account and are then guided through the steps for setting...
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Website
PBS

Idaho Public Tv: Owl Facts

For Students 1st - 8th
Get to know all about the owl by clicking on any of the topics in the menu bar! Includes myths and legends, night life, diet, eyes and ears, reproduction, and a specific focus on the owls native to Idaho. [Requires Windows Media Player.]
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Forces at Work

For Students 2nd - 4th
This tutorial is to introduce students to the concept of forces. Tutorial includes activities, content and teacher notes.
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Energy Transfer Through Food Chains

For Students 1st - 5th
This tutorial review over food chains and how energy is transferred through them.
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Exploring the Water Cycle

For Students 1st - 3rd
This tutorial includes interactive activities, videos, and teacher notes for a unit on the water cycle.
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Unit Plan
Read Works

Read Works: Passages: Paired Text: "A Day on the Slopes" by Jaclyn Einis

For Students 2nd - 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] These two passages "Amra and the Skateboard" and "A Day on the Slopes" share the common theme of trying new things. Question sets are provided for each passage separately and combined.
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Unit Plan
Read Works

Read Works: Passages: Sarah the Seagull

For Teachers 2nd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read a fiction text about a seagull named Sarah who lived with her mom in New York and answer questions about comprehension, setting, main idea, vocabulary, and more. Links to a paired text and...
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Skittle Arrays

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Skittles - yum!! You will instantly have your student's attention when you teach about arrays using Skittles. This detailed lesson walks you through the steps, provides worksheets for varying math levels, and includes a video of the...
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Estimate Length in Inches

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Second graders will be able to estimate the lengths of objects by mentally partitioning the lengths into inches. A video, worksheets, and a detailed lesson plan are included.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Rock Hounds at Heart

For Teachers 2nd
This lesson engages students in reading comprehension strategies related to William Steig's book, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble. Students will discuss this book and then will investigate different rocks and their properties.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Africa, a Look Through the Eyes of a Child

For Teachers 2nd
As an introduction to the seven continents unit, 2nd graders will read and explore assorted informational texts about Africa. Students will answer the following questions to acquire knowledge about the continent: Who? What? Where? Why?...
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: 2nd Grade Act. 02: Healthy Foods

For Teachers 2nd
This lesson engages students in reading comprehension strategies related to Russell Hoban's book, Bread and Jam for Frances. Students will listen to the story and discuss, and after, 2nd graders will place the foods from their favorite...