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More Bait for Your Buck!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students determine where to buy the heaviest earthworms as they study invertebrates. They create a double bar graph of the results of the weight data.
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Dripping Paint [Action Painting]

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create examples of American Abstract Expressionism after studying the art of Jackson Pollock in this Art lesson for all levels. It is suggested to work with small groups of students if this lesson is done with a younger class.
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Defining Density as a Relationship

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students discover that density is considered a property and that cutting an object in half does not affect its density. They examine the densities of many common substances and make connections.
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Turning the Tables: A Guide to Devising Your Own Story

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars observe and demonstrate how to decipher and organize the information in a math word problem and apply mathematical concepts to different story problems. They discuss the parts of a story problem, and write their own...
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Team Handball Lesson #3

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars practice hand-eye coordination skills by identifying proper throwing technique, and by passing, throwing, and bouncing ball to partner from distance of six feet, both while stationary and in motion.
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Four Wall Handball

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the sport of handball. After reviewing the rules of handball, they explore how to hit the ball without hurting their hands. Students discuss arm strokes and proper foot alignment and sidearm positions. Using...
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Nursery Rhyme

For Students 2nd
In this literacy worksheet, 2nd graders read the nursery rhyme and sing it as part of a music or literacy activity. The song is printed on the page.
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Frogs

For Students 2nd - 4th
Young learners are more motivated to practice skills when they are motivated. This reading passage about frogs provides a quick and easy way for students to practice comprehension and vocabulary skills by answering the 10 questions.  
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Chemical Changes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare types of chemical change. In this chemical reaction lesson plan, students use a variety of household items to investigate different types of chemical change. Students will engage in a discussion about the dangers of...
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Family Folklore

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Students complete activities to explore family folklore. For this folklore lesson, students define in writing family folklore, identify aspects of family folklife through discussions of their own traditions. Students identify examples of...
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How to Plan for the Homeschooling Year

For Teachers 1st - 6th
The new school year is approaching. Here are some ideas to organize your school calendar.
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Activity: Bird Beak Buffet

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers study the functions of bird beaks. In this animal evolution lesson, students compare and contrast different types of bird beaks focusing on how the beaks are adapted to the foods the birds eat. Middle schoolers record...
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Volley A Lot

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This PE lesson is designed to have learners practice the skill of the forearm pass in volleyball.
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Circular Motion

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate circular motion in two different activities. In the first, students observe the path of a rolling marble on a paper plate. In the second, students play a game of catch using a tennis ball inside a plastic bag. ...
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Plant Life of the Rainforest

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars study pictures of tropical rainforests and discuss its stratified character. Students then work with a partner to make a scale drawing of the rainforest strata.
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Oceans

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine how the earth is covered with more water than land. They toss an inflatable globe around the classroom, and each time a student catches the ball with two fingers, they tally whether the fingers land on water or...
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Honu Survivor The Green Sea Turtle Experience

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Discuss prior knowledge of the green sea turtle. Pupils play a game where they are divided into two teams, predators and baby turtles. They receive "name" tags to tell which animal they are. The goal of the baby turtle is to get to the...
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Is That a Whale?

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Pupils research the characteristics and examples of the two main types of whales. They work in groups to study the habitats of each type of whale before developing a slideshow presentation of the information.
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Evaporation

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore, analyze, document and study weather and the water cycle. They observe the weather and begin a weather journal. Each student interacts with the concepts of evaporation, condensation and precipitation, clouds,...
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Greenwich

For Students 4th - 5th
In this literacy worksheet, students complete a transcript that is based upon the geographical location of Greenwich. There is also a search for numbers that are found in the text.
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Add Greater Numbers

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this addition practice learning exercise, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to add 4-digit numbers.
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Twelve Average Speed/Rate Word Problems

For Students 10th - 12th
In this word problem worksheet, students solve twelve word problems discussing average speed or rate.  The solutions are provided.
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More Opposites

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this opposites review worksheet, students use their vocabulary skills to identify words that are opposites in meaning of the 16 listed words.
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Florida Panther Fun Facts

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study facts about Florida panthers. In this Florida panther lesson, students read a page of fun facts about the panther's life cycle, habitats, predators, and families. They complete three worksheets with information from the...