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Mental Math Blocks 1
In this math worksheet, young scholars solve eleven math problems from a variety of topics. For example, students circle the number that has a three in the hundreds place.
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Socialism vs Capitalism
Students engage in an activity to show the differences between Socialism and Capitalism. For this socialism and capitalism lesson, students break into groups and are given scenarios to analyze. Students respond to each scenario and list...
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Translating Verbal Phrases into Symbols
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders translate verbal phrases into algebraic expressions. The one page worksheet contains six multiple choice problems. Solutions are provided.
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Tools to Live By
Third graders compare life in the early 1900's with the life today. In this technology lesson, 3rd graders research about the development of a certain technological tool. They collect data and report findings in class.
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Sources of Heat
Fourth graders conduct an experiment related to heat sources, and participate in a heat source hunt. They identify sources of heat, then compare the melting rate of ice cubes, illustrating the results in their science journal. Students...
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Object Sorting
First graders follow directions when sorting objects. They illustrate how objects are categorized by drawing at least two of the categories that they sorted the objects into. Students work in small groups at completing the task of...
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Ordering Numbers C
In this math worksheet, students order three-digit numbers from the least to greatest. Students also order numbers from greatest to least.
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Values
Fifth graders participate in a class auction to determine their values. In this health and math lesson, 5th graders list the top ten most important things in their lives, then the teacher introduces the idea of a values auction. Students...
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"Wet" Your Appetite: Conserving Water
Students investigate how water is utilized in producing food. In this agriculture lesson plan, students examine how much water goes into the creation of their daily menu. Students create a new menu that can conserve water and cut their...
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Scavenger Hunt
First graders participate in a scavenger hunt. In this grouping lesson, 1st graders search for pictures of objects around the room, then find the card with the name of that object written on it. Students also discuss the similiarities...
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Elements and Compounds
Students explain how radioactive decay occurs. In this physical science lesson, students simulate radioactive half-life through an experiment. They graph their data and share their results in class.
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The Kissing Hand
Pupils listen to "The Kissing Hand," by Audrey Penn to calm their fears of the first days of preschool or kindergarten.
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Respect, Prejudice, and Race
Middle schoolers' examine their opinions about respect, race, and stereotypes and their beliefs as a group. They complete a short questionnaire and then write an essay on reducing prejudice and discrimination.
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The Energy Grab Game
Eighth graders explore the scarcity of energy resources. They also explore the competition for natural resources and the inadequate distribution of natural wealth among the Earth's nations.
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It Keeps Going & Going &...
Students extend linear and directional patterns, identify patterns in classroom and community environments, create original patterns incorporating the senses of sight and sound, and operate video and recording equipment.
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"Space" Exploration
Fourth graders identify the attribute of volume of an object. Units of measurement are reviewed and utilized in this lesson.
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Hazardous Chemicals in Your Neighborhood
Students examine the effect of hazardous chemicals on humans. They discover how the chemicals are cleaned up and the facilities in their neighborhood. They identify federal and local agencies that oversee environmental hazards
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DEMONSTRATING AN EPIDEMIC
Students experience a small scale "epidemic," demonstrating the ease with which disease organisms are spread, and enables the student to determine the originator of the "epidemic." They transfer live bacteria by hand contact, then...
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Investigating Shapes in Our World
First graders explore shapes. In this geometry instructional activity, 1st graders make shapes with geo-boards, use play-dough to make three-dimensional figures, and make a shape book using pre-cut shapes.
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In Search of Human Origins, Part II
Students watch a video about the search for human origins. Using a worksheet, they identify the data trends in height of boys in North America. They discuss the significance of the data and the reasons for the increase of human size.
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Radioactive Dating
In this radioactive dating worksheet, students use their reference guide in their text book to find the half-lives of 4 isotopes. They use a decay chart to help determine the half-lives and age of given bones and samples of radioactive...
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Artifact Classification
In this artifact classification activity, students are given a list of key terms and two activity sheets about classifying artifacts of the Pee Dee culture. Students analyze artifacts and group them to answer questions on the...
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Water--Where Has It Gone?: Earth Day
Young scholars explore the concept of philanthropy. For this environmental stewardship lesson, students consider the plight of water as they consider water use and distribution. Young scholars listen to an excerpt from The Well and...
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Do You Know Bamboo?
Students understand the properties of Bamboo and what it can be used for. In this bamboo lesson, students with bamboo and compare and contrast to wood. Students share their findings.