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Suffer the Little Children

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore, examine and study about and respond to the issues of child labor workers in Guatemala by reading and discussing the article, "Bush to Press Free Trade in a Place Where Young Children Still Cut the Cane." They write an...
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ESL: J Words Mix

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this ESL words with J worksheet, students fill in blanks in sentences, choosing the correct word beginning with "J" from a choice of 4. 
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Road Trip

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore a state, create a travel plan for visiting that state, write postcards from an imaginary trip there, and research selected points of interest in that state.
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Coney Island: The Great Escape

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students use primary documents and film to explore the role of Coney Island recreation for New Yorker's at the beginning of the 20th century. They compare the lives of the people in their research to their own.
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Melbourne - Reading Comprehension Podcards Worksheet

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, young scholars read a one page passage about Melbourne, Australia. They complete approximately 30 fill in the blank questions dealing with the passage. Students also identify seven synonyms. ...
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Urban Geography

For Teachers 9th - 12th
For this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 28 short answer questions about urban geography. The reading that students should refer to in order to answer the questions is not included.    
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Working with Sinusoidal Models

For Students 6th - 10th
In this sinusoidal model worksheet, students use the sinusoidal model to solve word problems about the hours of daylight in Anchorage, Alaska. Students complete 5 problems.
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Durban

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this ESL worksheet, students read an excerpt about Durban which is located in South Africa. Then they define seven adjectives listed and respond to seven questions related to the excerpt read. Finally, students complete the story by...
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Earth Day/Nature Vocabulary

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this nature vocabulary worksheet, students identify nature vocabulary words by choosing the correct word for each picture. Students complete 18 problems.
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Australia

For Teachers 1st
First graders are introduced to the country of Australia through books, Internet research, maps and music. They listen to stories, watch videos, decorate cookies and participate in an Australian-themed day of activities.
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Pizza Portions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore mathematics by participating in a pizza pie activity. In this nutrition lesson, students identify the caloric intake in a piece of pizza and estimate the average number of slices eaten by a person. Students utilize...
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Chapter 9 - Big Business v. Labor

For Students 8th - 12th
For this 20th century U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the industrialization and labor unions. Students then respond to 50 short answer questions.
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Breaking News: International Coalition Attacks Libya (March 20th, 2011)

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore current events by completing a list of worksheet activities. In this Libyan history lesson plan, students read a news article discussing the problems with Gaddafi in Libya and the effect it is having in the Middle East....
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What Are Maps For?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners create a story about a problem someone could have which could be solved by the use of a map. They complete a worksheet that guides them through the features of a map of Chicago. Then they calculate story problems using the...
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Email - reading comprehension

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students label pictures, fill in the blanks to sentences, answer yes or no questions, and more having to do with email. Students complete 8 activities.
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The Gold Rush

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners identify the routes involved in the Gold Rush on a map. In this map skills lesson, students use a United States map to locate the routes used to travel to California during the Gold Rush. Learners demonstrate how to use the map...
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Reading distance on maps

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete worksheets on reading the distance on maps in miles or kilometers. For this maps lesson plan, 8th graders use a calculator and ruler.
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Geological Forces and Topography

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss and research the Earth's geological processes. For this geology lesson, students study maps of Utah and the United States to learn about geological features. Students then complete the research cards for each area of...
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Introduction to Electricity

For Teachers 1st
Students experiment with static electricity and make their own electrical circuits. Students experiment with their circuits to explore conductors and insulators. Students identify Thomas Edison as the person who invented the electric bulb.
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September Journal Prompts

For Students 4th
For this September journal prompts worksheet, 4th graders cut out the cards, one for each day of the month, then use them as writing prompts for a daily journal.
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Colorado: Reading Comprehension

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Colorado reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions.
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Transportation

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read about various modes of transportation for people, plants, and animals. In this transportation lesson, students read information about the transportation modes for people plants, and animals using water and land. Students...
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Weather Maps

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret information on a weather map in order to construct a graph, and discuss how the weather impacts their lives.
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ESL

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Learners in an ESL classroom practice naming the objects in the classroom. They discover nouns and pronouns. They write in a journal in their native language what they believe to be the most important objects in the room. They practice...