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Hot Seat

For Teachers K - 8th
One student is selected to come to the front of the class and take the "hot seat" facing his or her classmates and with his or her back to the board or chart. The student should have a clear view of the class word wall. Classmates select...
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Predator Protector Game

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students take on the role of an Ocean Adventures expedition volunteer member and are charged with protecting three species of sharks from danger in order to defend the balance of nature in the ecosystem. They play an online game which...
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Oil Search

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a mock oil search game and attempt to find "oil" in a model oil field. They drill initially based on random guessing, but each time they drill they use prior knowledge to determine where to drill next. They must...
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"101 Amazing Earth Facts" Game

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students read for comprehension, work cooperatively to learn "101 Amazing Earth Facts," and compete as teams in a Jeopardy-like game.
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Math Madness: A Game for Small Groups

For Teachers K - 6th
Learners work together in groups and solve math problems accurately.
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An Amazing Trip Through Fun Trivia

For Students 4th - 6th
Similar to an online version of Trivial Pursuit, learners answer a variety of questions about history, hobbies, celebrities, and more. This is a great way to help learners hone their Internet research skills.
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Sounding out accuracy, Word Baseball

For Teachers K - 1st
Students practice sounding out words. In this phonics lesson, students play a baseball game, practicing sounding or stretching out words for accuracy.  Students read the word off the card and stretch it out.
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Sounding out accuracy, Musical Chairs

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Here is a great spin on the classic game, Musical Chairs! Instead of fighting to get the last chair when the music stops, learners will need to read a CVC word to stay in the game. They walk around, whoever is near the word bucket when...
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Carmaleetas

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students identify the relationship between predator and prey in the food chain. In this food chain instructional activity, students work in groups and play a predator and prey game. Students discover what happens when a predator does not...
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Habitat Hunt

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners discover how hard it is for animals to find all the items needed in their habitat. In this habitat lesson, students play a game in which they pretend to be an animal, they discover that not all animals can find the food needed...
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Scram or Freeze

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students participate in a role-play game. For this cryptozoa lesson, students simulate the roles of predator and cryptozoa in a game called Scram or Freeze.
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Harbor Estuary

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students study waste and how to eliminate the use of fertilizers.  For this estuary lesson students play a pictionary game that helps them to develop a better understanding of an estuary and its issues.
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Movie Magic Square

For Students 8th - 10th
In this magic square worksheet, learners solve equations to determine the numbers to be placed in grids.  This one-page worksheet contains 25 problems.
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Red Herrings

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders make predictions while reading The Westing Game. In this prediction and mystery lesson plan, 6th graders identify red herrings while reading and compare those clues with their predictions. Students complete a series of...
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Island Hopping

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners collaborate to play a game. In this island hopping lesson, students face obstacles and imaginary situations in which they have to problem solve in order to complete the task.
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Guess the Four-Digit Integer Game

For Students 7th - 10th
In this game worksheet, students explore the instruction on how to play a guess the integer game. The leader picks a four-digit number, and the students try to guess it after given feedback.
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The Apple Blossom Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this apple blossom problem, students examine a given situation in a board game.  They determine the best way to win the game and the expected payoff.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem.
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Wetlands Issues

For Students 4th - 6th
In this wetlands worksheet, students write questions for topics in a game about the wetlands. Students write 5 questions for each topic.
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A Stately Addition

For Students 7th - 12th
In this stately addition worksheet, students translate letters to numbers.  They decipher a code.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem.  The answer is provided.
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Straddleball

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students play a game.  In this spatial and body awareness lesson, students play a game called straddleball.  Students practice throwing a ball, being spatially aware and playing a game with good sportsmanship.
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The Blob- Tag Game

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in a tag game called "The Blob." In this physical education instructional activity, students select a peer to be "it" and tag someone. When a person it tagged, he joins the person who is "it" by holding hands. The...
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Move Your Body- Just Like Clifford!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read the book Clifford's Sports Day. In this kinesthetic lesson, students mimic movements from the text and participate in a game of "Simon Says."
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Dynamic Data Range, Mode, and Median

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students practice statistics skills by calculating range, mode, and median. In this 4th - 6th grade lesson plan, students calculate range, median, and mode of given numbers while playing a game.
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Domestic Jobs Game

For Students 9th - 10th
In this domestic jobs game worksheet, students cut out game pieces related to jobs that would be done in a domestic setting. They assign the pieces to a specific family member in the home based on gender and age.