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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Young scholars view examples of Depression era images and relate them to chapters from Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. In this Maya Angelou lesson, students discuss chapters 8 and 9 from the text and define setting. Young...
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Energy Busters: Home Energy Conservation
Young scholars survey home energy use and develop an energy conservation plan.
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Water Wise
Students calculate their family's water consumption. In this water usage lesson, students discuss the water they use in their homes. Students complete the 'water wise' worksheets to tally their family's use of water. Students answer...
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The History Of The Internet
Young scholars explain how the Internet evolved and what it is today.
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Christmas Scrambled Sentences
In this Christmas sentences worksheet, students use words in 2 sentences to make sentences that make sense. Students complete one 13 word sentence and one 16 word sentence.
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Measuring Temperature
Young scholars explore the different variables that affect surface temperature. They study how temperatures can vary widely within close proximity due to variables such as surface, directness of sunlight, and distance from buildings.
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Have You Heard It Through the Grapevine?
First graders, in groups, try to figure out which box of name brand raisins have more.
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DNA, Protein Synthesis and Mutations
Tenth graders investigate the chemical composition of DNA and RNA and how they work together to synthesize protein. They discover genetic codes, gene chromosome theory, and how the environment influences our appearance.
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Learning to Live Responsibly Within One's Personal Resources
Middle schoolers explore survival techniques in the light of their own values and personal situations. The differences between needs and wants and how consumerism effects the environment forms the main focus of this three lessons unit.
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National Crime Prevention Council
Students explore appropriate lessons on crime prevention and safety. They encounter how to recognize bullying behavior and how to deal with it. Students access fair methods for settling conflicts. They identify trusted adults and access...
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Book 1--Grade 7 (2006)
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students read several passages and two poems and answer reading comprehension questions. Students then write an essay response to one of the passages.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How to Set Up a Class Account
Khan Academy Kids is an award-winning mobile app for students in Pre-K-2nd grade. Download the app from the Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Amazon app store, and then follow along with this video to create your account. [1 min, 41 sec]
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Better Planet Productions
Earth Care: Once More With Feeling [Pdf]
For this activity, students will explore creative ways that materials can be reused. They will then create a commercial to advertise innovative ideas. Follow-up suggestions include having a sale or contacting local secondhand stores.
ProProfs
Pro Profs: Quiz Maker
Quiz Maker is a tool for both teachers and students to create a questionnaire. Registration is free. Quizzes can be shared or kept private. Results can be stored online and used for evaluation purposes. The ads can be distractin', and it...