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Basic Infosec
Sixth graders identify similarities between home security and computer (or information) security. In this information security lesson, 6th graders create their own secure folders using passwords on the computer to organize their...
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Spanish Superlatives
Write sentences containing superlatives in Spanish about objects in the classroom. Read aloud the sentence, then post it on the object for everyone in the classroom to see.
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Introduction To Latin
In this language arts worksheet, students examine the 101 reasons for taking a class in Latin. The syllabus has classical art for background on the cover page.
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Goal! World Cup Soccer Craze and Content for the Classroom
The World Cup craze can provide many learning opportunities for students.
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Computer Science Education Week
Equip students for the 21st century by exploring the fun of computer science.
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Eat And Run
Students experience the dilemma deer face when they must browse for many hours daily yet also be on the alert for danger. They browse like deer, and demonstrate how deer react when danger appears.
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Disappearing Magic Factors
Students identify, through the number of rows and columns, the factors related to the product. In turn, they also discover how to find the missing factor, which is part of the fact family for that product.
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Historical Figures that Impacted the State of Virginia from 1607-Present
Fourth graders are introduced to the important figures in Virginia's history. In groups, they research the figure more throughly using the internet and write a one-page summary. They present their figure to the class and their impact on...
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Disease Prevention
Fifth graders examine the various causes of the common cold. Using the internet, they identify the proper way to take care and treat a cold. They also describe the procedure to complete a throat culture. To end the instructional...
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Archaeology
Students read archaeology books, define it and discover how math and science help us learn about the past. In this investigative lesson students give a description of archaeology and two facts that they learned.
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Border Collie Bonanza
In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of questions about the Border Collie. Answers may be submitted for review by clicking a link at the bottom of the page.
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Double Exposure Lesson Plan: Eye on Your Community
Students demonstrate their knowledge of a camera by taking pictures of people, places, and things that make up their neighborhood or school. They select the photographs that tell a better story than others and explain their reason.
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Paragraph
Fourth graders work through detailed steps to complete a paragraph on the story "The Great Kapok Tree." They gather details from the story, and choose a standpoint for the paper using the details as a defense. The students write their...
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ESL-Idioms
In this ESL idiom worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions with a phrase that is similar in meaning to a given idiom. A website reference is given for additional activities.
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Archaeobotany
Students study pictures of seeds and the conditions in which they grow during their study of archaeobotany. They infer ancient plant use by looking at archaeobotanical samples. They determine the change of plant use by interpreting a...
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The Yarn Of Nancy Bell
Students engage in a study of poetry in order to strengthen reading comprehension. They use the guided reading in order to appreciate the act of composing poetry. The teacher reads using the right intonation, pacing, and projection of...
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Education Corner: Tips for Increasing a Student's Attention Span
This article lists tips and strategies that can help increase attention span and improve overall task performance in the classroom.
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The Story of Attention Deficit Disorder
This article discusses the negative aspects of diagnosing and medicating children who are believed to have ADD or ADHD. Includes a list of 50 Ways to Improve Your Child's Behavior and Attention Span.
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Teach Starter: 10 Ways to Improve Student Concentration
This article contains a chart to help you figure out the average attention span for the age-group that you teach. After you figure out the average attention span, think about how you can best deliver lesson content and sequence...
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Conditions and Diseases: Adhd
Article that offers extensive information on ADHD or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Learn what it is and what you can do to help someone who has it.
US Department of Education
Identifying and Treating Adhd: Resource for School/home [Pdf]
An article on identifying and treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in school as well as at home. Included are causes of ADHD, legal requirements for identification, treatment options, and tips for parents and teachers. [pdf].
US Department of Education
Identifying and Treating Adhd: Resource for School/home
An article on identifying and treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in school as well as at home. Included are causes of ADHD, legal requirements for identification, treatment options, and tips for parents and teachers. [pdf].
PBS
Pbs: Tips for Helping Your Child Focus and Concentrate
Concentration is like a muscle that requires regular exercise to strengthen. This article gives tips to help your kids build their concentration muscles.