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A Little Alliteration

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration in poetry by completing various activities. In this language arts lesson, 2nd graders practice recognizing alliteration and then create their own poem using alliteration.
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Humans and Trash

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify items for trash or recycling. In this humans and trash instructional activity, 1st graders are given a piece of trash and must determine how an animal's habitat would be affected if the item was included. Students...
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Speaking and Writing about People with Disabilities

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the differences in language for referring to people:  disabled, handicapped or challenged.  In this people with disabilities instructional activity, 9th graders define the words and discuss common...
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ESL: Gerunds and Infinitives

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this ESL gerunds and infinitives worksheet, students read about the usage of gerunds and infinitives, then complete multiple choice questions, clicking on an answer button for immediate feedback.
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American Revolution and Constitution Take Home Assessment

For Students 8th - 12th
In this early American history activity, students create posters that feature the branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. Students also research founding ideals of the nation and use Venn diagrams to compare and...
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American Revolution and Constitution Take-Home Assessment

For Students 10th - 12th
In this early American history worksheet, students draw diagrams of that feature the responsibilities of each of the 3 branches of the federal government and then create their own original visuals that highlight the formation of American...
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Paranoid Pirates

For Students 5th - 8th
In this percentages activity, students read about paranoid pirates and their claims of treasure and complete percentage problems based on their desired amount. Students complete 21 problems.
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Beginning the Year with Local Linearity

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students investigate an article on local linearity. For this calculus lesson, students read about the application of math in the real world. They gain insight from the teachers view of how to teach and relate the topic to the real world.
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Good Inventions

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore global challenges and technological solutions to them. They curate a related museum exhibit titled 'Technology Benefiting Humanity.'
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Biotechnology: An Agricultural Dilemma

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the types of genetically modified crop plants there are and the benefits and risks of such plants. The agricultural needs in developing nations for this biological knowledge to resolve societal issues is also...
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Is the Tassel Worth the Hassle?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils examine the short and long term benefits of educational choices. They investigate incentives that influence student's career choices and solve and economic mystery using a web tool.
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Directions

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Language Arts worksheet, students write step by step directions from one location to another. Students include approximate travel times and road names.
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Writing Crazy Crayons

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders observe the workings of an assembly line. They classify old crayon pieces by color, melt them in candy molds, package them, and produce advertising literature to sell the product. Students share their work with the class.
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State Lottery Numbers

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students sort and graph numerical data using a spreadsheet.
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Weather Journal

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders write in a journal using weather observations as the focus, they develop writing techniques in addition to scientific observation skills.
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An American Spy with Money To Spend

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use their imagination, math, reading, computer, geography, and social studies skills in this unique, innovative, and fun lesson where students pretend to be international spies!
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You Do Judge a Book by Its Cover

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students view several magazine pictures of different types of people and answer questions that lead to a realization of how stereotyping occurs.
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ESOL Families and Schools

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discuss how the U.S. educational system is similar and different to their native country's educational system. They chart the different educational levels and why parental involvment is so important. They generate a list of...
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Numeracy Practice- Going Out For Lunch

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math learning exercise, students complete the various types of activities that include graphs, data tables, and completing number sentences.
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AP Biology Demonstrations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners explore difficult-to-understand topics in biology. In this biology lesson, students participate in a series of demonstration on genetics, evolution and many others to gain insight on these topics. They write a report after the...
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Can You Picture That?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students analyze and write creative pieces based on photographs taken during the 2005 New York City transit strike.
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Planning A Journey

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students plan a trip while looking online in order to set up accommodations and daily destinations while traveling.
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World Wide Waterfalls

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore the difference between virtual and actual experience by creating Web sites about a nearby river.
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Exhibiting Memory

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore the challenges in creating commemorative museum exhibits of September 11, 2001. Then, using personal objects connected with their own experiences, students create a commemorative exhibit in their classroom.