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Author Activities

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
In this author activity worksheet, students read a variety of books and discuss ideas that go along with the themes of the books. Students read Ruby Rogers books, Stink books, and also Troll Trouble books. After reading the books the...
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Electronics: Wants or Needs?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders determine how electronics negatively impact the environment. In this environmental lesson plan, 3rd graders read the article "Earth Friendly Waste Management", and identify how recycling impacts our environment. Students...
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Translucent, Transparent and Opaque Objects

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine different objects. In this appearance instructional activity, students watch a video about translucent, transparent and opaque objects. Students work in pairs to examine a bag of objects and then discuss the results.
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A Day in the Life: Studying Ancient Rome

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Class members use their knowledge of Ancient Rome to write articles for an online newspaper. Using WebBlender, learners craft articles that feature Roman politics, culture, and leisure activities.
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Family Genealogy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a family tree. In this genealogy instructional activity, students research their family history and create a pictorial representation of their family tree. Students use the computer to design the layout and scan...
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"What do you do With" Vocabulary

For Students 4th - 6th
In this online interactive vocabulary worksheet, students determine which definition best answers 10 vocabulary words with multiple choice answers. Students click on each answer they think is correct online.
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Aesop's Fables (Grade 3)

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders develop a presentation based on Aesop's Fables. In this Aesop Fables and presentation activity, 3rd graders examine the characteristics of fables and how to interpret them. They choose one of Aesop's Fables to research....
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How Poets Evoke Social and Historical Representations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore how poems represent the social, historical, and cultural times that they were written in. In this poetry lesson plan, students compare and contrast poems with music of the time and explore implications of writing...
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Reading-Author's Purpose

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students review what author's purpose is by understanding that authors either persuade, inform, describe, or entertain with their story. In this language arts lesson, students bring in junk mail and in small groups discuss what the each...
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Academic Challenge

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars apply their knowledge of math to the real world. In this algebra lesson, students explore different way to incorporate math topics into the real world. They create a score or progress sheet to mark their progress.
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Present Simple and Plural Activities - Things We Do At School...

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this present simple verb tense online learning exercise, students enter the proper verb tense of the underlined words in 13 sentences. They fill in the verbs from a word bank in the next 10 sentences, enter either don't or doesn't in...
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Doctor Faustus - Essay Questions

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this literature worksheet, learners respond to 16 short answer and essay questions about Marlowe's Doctor Faustus. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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The Rise of Silas Lapham by William Dean Howells

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this literature worksheet, students respond to 46 short answer and essay questions about The Rise of Silas Lapham. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the selection at the bottom of the page.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Celebrating John Q. Public

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the role of John Q. Public in cartoons and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Drawing Attention to Human Rights

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about human rights. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: A Parody of Broken Promises

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
Parodies of political figures are the lifeblood of the editorial cartoons in a free press. North Korea's nuclear threat provides young political scientists an opportunity to hone their critical thinking skills as they analyze a...
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Cartoons in the Classroom: Pitfalls of Democratic Elections

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, learners analyze political cartoons about democratic elections that go bad. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Putting a Face on Our Fears

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events learning exercise, students analyze a political cartoon about the nuclear war threat and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Building My Dream House

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars create their dream house using a spreadsheet for measurements. In this measurements and drawings lesson plan, students apply concepts of units and conversions as they build and create different shapes. They use Google...
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Lessons Using the Science Fiction Genre

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students can practice "The Lost Art of Imagination" when they delve into the science fiction genre.
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The Crusades

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Lesson plans about the Crusades can provide a variety of suggestions for motivating and educational activities.
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Science Performance Assessment

For Teachers 4th - 8th
You can use performance assessments to obtain a richer and more complete picture of what your students know.
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Investigating the Hydrosphere

For Teachers 4th - 8th
No matter the scientific discipline, your students can benefit from a study of water.
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Project Ahupua`a: Map Construction

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders construct a relief map of the Big Island of Hawaii. They work in groups to conduct research, design and construct the map. Students use clay, gessoed boards and reference maps in their projects.

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