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How Dense Are You?
Students examine how density is a value that describes what type of a material an object is made of regardless of its shape or size.
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Idea Generator
Second graders listen to a story about gift giving and letter writing and generate a class list of presents they have received.
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I Appreciate You
Young scholars listen to stories about the time before they were born. After listening to their parents, they choose a special day in which they are king or queen. They work with their parents to create something unique to them. They...
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Library Visit 2 Activity
In this literacy worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the concept of using the media center and library. The information is used to write a paper.
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Logic Plus Math Equals Critical Thinking
Logic problems can be an integral part of the school day.
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Fame, Fortune, and Philanthropy
With your middle schoolers, develop concepts such as philanthropy, civic responsibility, community service, and common good. Discuss famous philanthropists and what we can each give of our time, talent and treasure to better our...
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: The Gift [Pdf]
"My The Gift" is a one page, fictional, reading passage about a little girl who wanted to buy an apple for her sick mother, but they had no money. A man gave her a dollar when she returned the wallet he had dropped. The storekeeper saw...