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Letter Analysis

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze historical letters of their choosing and respond to 15 analysis questions about the letters.
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Poster Analysis

For Students 8th - 12th
For this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze historical posters of their choosing and respond to 10 analysis questions about the posters.
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Consumer Product as in "Chocolate Milk"

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine different marketing techniques how to present themselves while looking for work.  In this marketing instructional activity students create their own advertisement. 
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Study Guide: A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings

For Students 6th - 9th
For this study guide worksheet, students define vocabulary and literary terms found in the story "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings". Students also answer comprehension questions and find examples of literary term usage.
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USA Today Lesson: "Meth" Moves East

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore methamphetamine use. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Meth Moves East", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity based on the...
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Climate

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students study zoanthids. In this science and art lesson, students use line to create texture and how to use colors to create value. Students share their beautiful mat zoanthids with the rest of the class.
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Fertile Minds

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the cultural phenomenon of older mothers. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to learn about reproduction, IVF, and cultural changes that have prompted some women to give birth later in life.
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Brad Pitt

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous people worksheet, students read a passage about Brad Pitt and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches,...
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Ingrid Betancourt

For Students 4th - 6th
In this EIngrid Betancourt activity, students read about the life of the politician, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Metric Mania

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils observe how to measure in metric units.  In this investigative lesson students compare different units of volume to see how things are measured.
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Learning to Give

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students design advertising posters for a snack sale. They study the concept of philanthropy and write friendly letters asking for volunteers.
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Ideational Stimuli With Color

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students make a creation using colored construction paper. They produce and express a correlation between their particular creation and different qualities of movement by transferring their feelings and/or emotions into a movement...
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Pollution Prevention At Ft. Riley

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Student examine methods of pollution reduction used at Ft. Riley military institution. Students review the economic impact of the use of enviromentally sensitive materials.
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Mr./Ms.Scientist, This Is Your Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a timeline of ten events in chronological order about a scientist to include his/her accomplishments.
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Radio Program #14-The Back to the Land Movement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the impact of the "Back to the Land" movement on the Appalachian area. They interview people who have moved back or know someone who has moved back to the Appalachian area. Students graph out profiles of "typical"...
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Hillary Clinton's Record, Through the Looking Glass

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students assess how images and words in a political ad deliver its message and stir the emotions in the general public. They research information that supports or refutes claims made in the ad as well as the credibility of the ad. Each...
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Titanic: Lessons Learned

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Titanic worksheet, students read several passages about the sinking of the Titanic. Students then answer 3 questions about the passage.
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Jamaican Bobsledding Team, Part 2 Definitions

For Students 4th - 6th
In this words and definitions worksheet, students read ten sentences and analyze the words in bold type. Students choose the definition from two choices. This worksheet is related to a text about the Jamaican bobsledding team that is not...
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Breaking News English: Tempers Over Super Bowl Abortion Ad

For Students 6th - 8th
In this ESL comprehension worksheet, students read or listen to a passage, complete warm-up activities, then a wide variety of before, during, after and homework activities. Answers are included.
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Motivation

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this psychology review worksheet, students complete 5 short answer questions on human motivation, homosexuality and Maslow's Theory.
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Density

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders predict when an object will sink or float based on comparison of the density of the object to the density of the substance in which it is placed.
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Alex: Camouflage Predation Challenge

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through this simulation, students will understand the role of camouflage in keeping animals from attracting attention of their predators. Using newspaper and patterned wrapping paper, students will construct two habitats. Students will...
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Library and Archives Canada: Willie Eckstein, Pianist and Composer (1888 1963)

For Students 9th - 10th
Willie Eckstein was also known as "The Boy Paderewski" or "Mr. Fingers" for his prodigious talent as a pianist. Trained as a classical pianist, he performed vaudeville and as an accompanist to silent movies, often attracting more...
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Daytona 500

For Students 9th - 10th
The official home page of Daytona International Speedway and the Daytona 500. Daytona 500 attracts the largest audience in motorsports. Although the Daytona 500 garners most of the attention, the enormous 480-acre motorsports complex...