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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: The Wacky "Box of Rocks" Assignment

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Inspired by Barry Lane's book 51 Wacky We-Search Reports, in this cross-curricular lesson, students learn how to summarize properly.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: The Wacky Smear Campaign

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Inspired by Barry Lane's book 51 Wacky We-Search Reports, in this cross-curricular lesson students learn how to summarize properly.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Who Doesn't Want to Be a Millionaire

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Inspired by Barry Lane's book 51 Wacky We-Search Reports, in this cross-curricular instructional activity students learn how to summarize properly.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: The Wacky Classroom Calendar

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Inspired by Barry Lane's book 51 Wacky We-Search Reports, in this cross-curricular lesson students learn how to summarize properly.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: The Wacky Geography Scrapbook

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Inspired by Barry Lane's book 51 Wacky We-Search Reports, in this cross-curricular lesson students learn how to summarize properly.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Moving West

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this cross curricular lesson students will learn how to write a concept poem regarding an immigrant trail. Covered Wagons, Bumpy Trails by Verla Kay is a helpful tool, but not necessary to teach the lesson.
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Other

Nancy Polette: Wizard of Oz Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Use any of these quick activities to accompany a study of "The Wizard of Oz." Crosscurricular ideas are included.
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The National Gallery (UK)

National Gallery, London: Teacher's Notes Touring Partnership Exhibition

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Five paintings and their artists are discussed in these notes. Also included are some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for activities and cross-curricular links.
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Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: A Guide to "Othello" [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Cross-curricular ideas, historical context, focus on language and other features make this 17 page .pdf document a help for anyone planning to teach Shakespeare's "Othello."
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The National Gallery (UK)

The National Gallery, London: Teacher's Notes Holbein

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
These notes provide useful background information about the featured painting 'The Ambassadors' and the artist as well as some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for activities and cross-curricular links.
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The National Gallery (UK)

National Gallery, London: Teacher's Notes Titian

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
These notes provide useful background information about the featured painting 'Bacchus and Ariadne' and the artist as well as some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for activities and cross-curricular links.
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The National Gallery (UK)

National Gallery, London: Teacher's Notes Claude

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
These notes provide useful background information about the featured painting 'Seaport with the Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba' and the artist as well as some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for...
Handout
The National Gallery (UK)

National Gallery, London: Teacher's Notes Degas

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
These notes provide useful background information about the featured painting 'Beach Scene' and the artist as well as some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for activities and cross-curricular links.
Handout
The National Gallery (UK)

National Gallery, London: Teacher's Notes John Constable

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
These notes provide useful background information about the featured painting 'The Hay Wain' and the artist, John Constable, as well as some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for activities and...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pbs Kids: Community Helpers Bingo: Pre K and K

For Students Pre-K - K
(Week of April 27th) A bilingual, weekly "Learn Along" Bingo card (one for PreK-K, one for Grades 1 & 2) will include a range of thematic learning opportunities for children to choose their own learning adventure. Emphasis will be on...
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: A Wacky Frame of History

For Teachers 1st - 9th
Inspired by Barry Lane's book 51 Wacky We-Search Reports, in this cross-curricular lesson students learn to present researched material in a collage format.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Writing With Scientists

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
After students investigate a topic through research, hypothesizing, observing, and experimentating, teachers can use this lesson to help their students prepare short science reports and publish them online. The Writing with Scientists...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap European History: The Cold War Thaws

For Students 9th - 10th
AP European History learning module on the easing of Cold War tensions. Comprehensive materials and cross-curricular activities enrich student study.
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Other

New Brunswick Museum: Reaching Into Our Past

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this unit, students research 19th century New Brunswick history and compare it to the present. They produce newspaper articles and a multimedia presentation. There are suggestions for cross-curricular activities as well. Students...
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Texas Parks and Wildlife

Texas Parks and Wildlife: Tpwd Kids: Texas Regions

For Students 3rd - 8th
Texas Parks and Wildlife offers an excellent resource for elementary and middle school kids to learn the regions of Texas. The cross-curricular activities are great for hands-on experience. Explore the tabs at the top of the screen to...
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Texas Parks and Wildlife

Texas Parks and Wildlife: Primary Kids: Texas Regions

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Texas Parks and Wildlife offers an excellent resource for young children to learn the regions of Texas. The cross-curricular activities are great for hands-on experience. Explore the tabs at the top of the screen to discover all TPWD has...
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: All Star River Explorers

For Students 3rd - 5th
An interactive site to teach students how rivers are formed, how they change, and why they are important. Cross-curricular activities in language arts, math, science, social studies, and art, some of which include worksheets to download,...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Thomas Rockwell

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Explore this comprehensive resource to learn more about Thomas Rockwell's life and work. This site offers links to activities for "How to Eat Fried Worms." Teachers will also benefit from the lessons and activities related to Rockwell's...
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Schools of California Online Resources for Education

The Island of the Blue Dolphins: Mission Santa Barbara

For Students 6th - 8th
Explore the novel "The Island of the Blue Dolphins," by Scott O'Dell. This site offers an interactive technology related activity for this book.