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Logical Sequence

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students examine logical and illogical sequences in writing. They identify illogical sequences of sentences in a letter. Students retell short stories using a logical sequence and students place sentences in logical order.
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Word and Letter Practice #6

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this words and letters practice worksheet, learners practice naming letters and practicing sounds of given sets of letters, read simple sentences, and practice saying the beginning sound of words that name pictures. 
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Linking Verbs: To Be or Not To Be

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this linking verbs learning exercise, students read about the proper usage of the verb to be. They underline the verb, to be, in 5 sentences, write the eight words that form the verb, and fill in the blank with the proper verb form in...
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Shape Search

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders draw a model using correctly formed geometric shapes. In this geometric shapes lesson, 2nd graders notice geometric shapes in the world around them and accurately draw these shapes.
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The Three Parts of Verbs: Present, Past and Past Participles

For Students 4th - 5th
In this verbs worksheet, students underline all the verbs in 6 sentences, list the tense of the verbs on the lines provided, pick 3 action verbs and write the three simple tenses for each one. Students then take those same 3 action verbs...
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Human Footprint

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study facts about humans and how they are impacting the Earth.  In this investigative lesson students help map peoples footprints over the Earth's surface and evaluate these factors. 
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Who Works for Nonprofit Organizations?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research nonprofit jobs. In this nonprofit organizations lesson, students brainstorm jobs available at nonprofit organizations and listen to guest speakers talk about working for a nonprofit organization. Students focus on one...
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Celebrating the Smithsonian's Birthday

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils examine online objects from the Smithsonian website and use them as subjects and inspiration for creative writing exercises.
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Here Kitty, Kitty

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students count up to ten objects in a group to find out how many.
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Fun in the Sun

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students freeze colored water. In this art lesson, students take the blocks of ice out of the freezer, put the blocks into a small pool and watch the ice melt.
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Hide the Acorns

For Teachers Pre-K
Students search for acorns. In this art lesson students imagine they are squirrels finding and storing acorns. The students dig through a water table filled with sand or soil looking for acorns that have been buried.
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Exploring Infrared Image Technology

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students view infrared images of a blowing hair dryer, a Popsicle, and a toaster. They discuss the images and ways they are different than visible light images. Students view a temperature scale and discuss which parts of the item are...