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The Talking Eggs
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students answer thirteen short answer questions based on the book, The Talking Eggs.
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Amelia's Road: Teacher's Guide
Students complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book Amelia's Road. In this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, answer short answer questions, have discussions, and more.
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Japanese Festivals and Celebrations
High schoolers investigate the importnce of celebrations anf festivals in Japanese culture and then create a story based upon an image from the instructional activity. Resource links are provided for images of events.
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Racists Actions Toward the Native Americans
Students explore Thomas Jefferson and his attitude toward Native Americans. They study maps from European colonization and the westward movement that pushed the Native Americans further west. Students analyze primary source writings of...
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Remember Me Bag and Other Gift Ideas
Students make end of the year gift bags in the forms of a bag with different materials in it. In this crafts lesson, students put stationary, lollipops, stamps, bookmarks, pencils, and other materials into the bags.
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Postcards Across America
Fifth graders increase knowledge and awareness of the location and physical features of each of the fifty states in America.
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Language Arts: A Hoe-Down Wedding Invitation
Students write wedding invitations for the fairy tale, Bubba, the Cowboy Prince. Once they assess the components of the original Cinderella story, they compare and contrast it with the fractured fairy tale. Students decorate their...
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Share a Plan: Bullies Powerpoints
Students create a PowerPoint presentation about bullies. Students prepare PowerPoint presentations after receiving a workshop on the Law against bullies in Puerto Rico.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Back to School Teaching Theme
Teachnology provides some excellent resources for teaching a theme unit on back to school or to use as fillers at the beginning of the school year.
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Teachingheart.net: Back to School
Teachers will find a great resource for Back-to-School theme ideas. Helpful to both new and veteran teachers alike, learn to know students quickly, apply behavior management, and the like. There are also printable worksheets.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Back to School
The New York Times Learning Network has developed interactive and printable crossword puzzles. The theme of this one is Back to School.
Teachnology
Teachnology: August Teacher Resource Guide
Utilize this excellent list of resources focused on August and the holidays, themes and events it encompasses to enhance classroom learning.
Marilyn J. Brackney
Imagination Factory: What Did You Do on Your Summer Vacation?
Here is an art idea for young learners returning to school after summer break. Website provides ideas for making unique collages conveying any theme.