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Haiti: Exploration and Colonization
Tenth graders discuss what their prior knowledge of the exploration of the Americas/Caribbean and the history of the island of Haiti. They trace Columbus' journey from Spain to Hispaniola and locate Haiti in the Caribbean and read the...
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Worksheet 2
In this math worksheet, learners plot the course for a ship traveling from one point to another using two Cartesian coordinates. Then they plot the vector of the course.
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Energy Flow - How Much Biomass do Plants Produce?
Learners explore the concept of biomass. In this plant lesson plan, students conduct a scientific investigation that requires them to observe plant growth and biomass.
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Favorite Penguin
Students research their favorite penguin. In this science lesson, students research penguins and create a presentation of their findings.
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Crickets Guided Discovery
Sixth graders investigate insect anatomy by analyzing a live cricket. In this insect science lesson plan, 6th graders discuss their knowledge of insects and describe their characteristics from memory. Students observe live...
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Perimeter and Area
Fifth graders identify the area and perimeter of a rectangle. In this perimeter lesson, 5th graders use geoboards and rubber bands to construct various rectangles. Students use the formula to calculate area and perimeter of the...
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Science Quiz-Grade 6
In this grade 6 science quiz worksheet, 6th graders complete a 15 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 6 concepts.
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Writing a Letter to Johnny Appleseed
Third graders write a letter to Johnny Appleseed describing how they use technology in their daily life and the advantages and disadvantages of using technology.
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Aerodynamics
Students discover the basic principles of aerodynamics, including the roles and identity of natural forces involved. They examine how the force of gravity is overcome by the curved shape of an airplane wing and air pressure.
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Matter Matters!
Second graders experiment with heating and cooling and research the states of matter (solid, liquid, gas).
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Self-Esteem, Advocacy, Media Literacy
Young scholars recognize their strengths and personality traits. As a class, they discuss and brainstorm qualities a professional organization may look for in a company representative. They observe a commercial and determine the intended...
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Six Ways To Practice Spelling
Young scholars engage in a lesson that is concerned with the development of skills needed to increase spelling skills. They practice using a specific method that includes the following: practice makes permanent, don't try to learn all...
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Find The Best Estimate
In this math worksheet, students find the best estimate by using the skill of rounding. The answers are written in the spaces at the bottom of the page.
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Minnesota Muskrat's Worldwide Adventures
In this long division instructional activity, 5th graders solve problems to decode a secret message. Students solve for 60 problems with some remainders and two digit quotients.
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Animals of the Sea
First graders construct a story using adjectives. They type and edit their story using a computer and ClarisWorks, Kids-Paint and Write.
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Signs of Autumn
Second graders study photosynthesis and explore how chlorophyll is important to leaves and why leaves change colors in the fall.
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In Your Own Backyard
Students identify entrepreneurial opportunities that exist in their own community. From this information they determine possible market niches and identify potential businesses that could be started to meet the demands of these niches...
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Friction and Gravity
Seventh graders identify the factors that determine the strength of the friction forces when two objects push against each other. Describing the difference between weight and mass, they participate in experiments. They state the law of...
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One Square Meter
Students explore the concept of a quadrat study. Students select and investigate a site and conduct a quadrat survey. They take measurements, observe the area and analyze their findings.
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Math -- Money
Students identify a penny, nickel, dime, quarter and a half dollar. They examine the value of each coin and its equivalents (to quarter/dollar). After pairing up with a classmate, each one drills the other one on each coin.
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Weddings Around the World
Students explore and become aware of the similarities and differences of weddings in China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. They assess a variety of tools to assist them including their parents, books on weddings, costumes and props. Given a...
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Facts and Myths about our Solar System
Sixth graders explore popular ideas about the Sun and Moon. For this space science lesson, 6th graders separate commonly accepted details about our solar system into facts and myths. Students research a particular idea and...
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Chucky Chickadee
Students create an original project dealing with birds. In this bird lesson, students take a virtual field trip to bird feeders around the nation. Students replicate the coloring of winter birds.
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Making Words Activity #11
For this making words worksheet, students cut out a set of letters, color consonants yellow, create as many words as possible and sort by number of letters per word.