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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the new vocabulary associated with the book, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly before listening to a teacher read aloud of the book. They complete a choral reading of the story, sequence it, and write...
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Ticky Goes to Jr. Map School

For Teachers 1st
First graders sing "We All Live Together," by Greg and Steve. They look at a map and sing the "Soggy Waffle Song" to study about the compass rose. Students write N, E, S, W on the borders of paper that goes under a 100's chart. The...
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Plop! Plop! Fizz! Fizz!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study physical and chemical weathering. They explain how the processes of weathering and erosion change and move materials that become soil. They create a K-W-L chart to show what they know and list what else they would...
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Letter Recognition: Confusable Letter Pairs

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars distinguish between easily-confused letter pairs such as b and d, p and b, m and w, and n and m. They read and listen to a story that highlights words containing the letter pairs. They use picture clues to aid reading...
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MOVING IN TWO DIMENSIONS (GRAPHING)

For Students 5th - 7th
In this graphing worksheet, students are asked to graph a "sketch" of a path walked by a student. Directions E, W, N and S are used. Students are given 8 graphs to complete and are then asked to evaluate their findings.
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KWL-- Topic: Butterflies

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this science activity, students use a KWL graphic organizer to prepare information before writing a report about butterflies. K= What I Know, W= What I Want to Learn, L= What I Learned.
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When This Box Is Full Activity Card

For Students Pre-K - K
In this reading activity, students respond to the book When This Box Is Full by completing an activity at home with a parent. Students cut out 12 pictures of objects mentioned in the story and paste them on the calendar in the proper box.
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Prewriting Exercise 3

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this prewriting practice worksheet, learners trace and write downward and upward slants, vertical and horizontal slants, and the manuscript letters V, X, M, and W. Students practice writing nine slants and letters.
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Literacy by Design: Theme 5 & 6

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this literacy and word usage learning exercise, students complete several pages of activities that help them learn how to spell and use words with the sounds of ou, ow, oi, and oy as well words with the silent consonant sounds of b,...
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Solving Mysteries!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students solve a mystery. In this lesson on journalism, students learn how writing an article is like solving a mystery by answering the 5 "W" questions. Students solve a mystery provided to them on an attached worksheet.
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Open Your Eyes Wide-Shut

For Teachers Pre-K
Students improve their language skills through 11 activities. In this language skills lesson, students listen to picture books, answer questions about elements of a story, enhance their vocabulary and grammar skills, use 5 W questions,...
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Hey, Get a Job! A Teen Guide for Getting and Keeping a Job

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Students research the job marketplace and try to find a job for themselves. In this job search lesson plan, students make a list of possible job sites, read the Child Labor Laws, and complete the application process for a job. Students...
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Apply Pre-reading Strategies and Read Persuasive Text

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students apply pre-reading strategies to improve comprehension of An Account of Sa-Go-Ye-Wat-Ha by Elbert Hubbard. For this literature lesson, students complete      K-W-L and T charts based on the readings.
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What and Where is Puerto Rico?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners explore Puerto Rico. They create K-W-L charts of their prior knowledge of Puerto Rico and observe maps of Puerto Rico. They code the map for measurements and land and water forms. They explore websites to gain background on...
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What And Where is Puerto Rico?: History of Puerto Rico

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study the history of Puerto Rico. They define what a commonwealth is and how Puerto Rico became a commonwealth of the United States. They research websites for history of Puerto Rico and how it operates today. They complete...
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United States Presidents

For Teachers K - 3rd
In this presidential worksheet, students color a picture of a United States President. There are pictures of each president from George Washington through George W. Bush. Each picture takes up one page. The name and dates of service...
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Peg the Hen Letters

For Students K - 2nd
For this trace and write worksheet, students trace and write upper and lower case letters E, O, and W. Students trace and write 6 lines.
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Cursive Handwriting Ww

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this cursive handwriting activity, students practice writing cursive letters for both the upper and lowercase letter Ww. Students then draw an object that begins with a W and label the drawing using cursive handwriting.
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Acts of Defiance?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners contemplate, discuss and share responses to critical and analytical questions regarding impending war in Iraq. They write persuasive essays arguing the pros and cons of the United States waging war unilaterally.
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Crisis Management

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research the issues facing President Bush and write short political commentaries predicting what course the president take. For homework, they write editorials stating what they think the president should do to best serve the...
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Follow the Leader

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research a country leader.
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The Decision to Go to War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine President Bush's decision to go to war with Iraq. They work together to discuss a topic related to this given to them by their teacher. They answer questions to complete the lesson.
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Cuba On My Mind

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the Cuban society, politics, culture, and economy. As a class, they take a look at the Bush administrations policy on Cuba after reading "Embargo Remains Until Cuba Alters Policy, Bush Says" from The New York Times....
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Modern African Art and Artisans

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are explained the difference between artists and artisans. They discuss some of the common themes among artisans, such as traditions, materials, process, and inspiration. Students descsribe other modern-day African artisans and...

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