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Who’s on First? Cultural Heritage

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students explore their own heritage as they learn more about Roger Clemente. In this social studies and music lesson plan, students study cultural heritage through a study of Puerto Rican music and instruments.
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Communication and Control

For Students 6th - 10th
In this nervous system worksheet, students complete 4 fill in the blank, 10 word puzzle questions, and 6 short answer questions about the nervous system.
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Party Time!

For Students 7th - 9th
In this discussion prompts worksheet, students, with a partner, discuss seven party phrases, use those phrases in seven sentences, define party in six different scenarios and start a conversation with ten key questions.
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Defining Culture

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore cultural diversity. In this cultural awareness lesson, students examine the similarities and differences in various cultures and discuss the value of these differences.
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Recognizing Interjections

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this interjection worksheet, students read about interjections, then locate them in 10 sentences. Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Parts of Speech: Verb

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students define and identify different types of verbs, demonstrate correct usage of different verbs, including past and present tense verbs and helping verbs.
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Chinese New Year

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify and present the history and legend of the Chinese New Year and respond to questions included. Students practice saying the common greetings and wishes in Chinese for the Chinese New Year. Students identify and explain...
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Folktales

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read a Haitian folktale. They study main characters in Haitian folktales and explore multicultural information about Haiti. They clarify understanding by retelling a sentence (paraphrasing) and a passage in their own...
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Circus

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Kids' Page worksheet, students read a short passage about the circus. Students then respond to 8 multiple choice questions and find 12 given words in the word search provided.
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ESL: Continuous Affirmative/Present Simple

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this ESL verb tense worksheet, students read about simple present and present continuous tense, then use correct verb forms to fill in blanks in sentences.
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The Cell in Action

For Students 8th - 10th
In this cell worksheet, students are given five riddles to solve related to the concepts in the chapter on chromosomes and cell division.
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Rites of Passage: Initiation Masks in French Speaking Black Africa

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine African cultures through the study of masks in the initiation ceremonies in French speaking black Africa. They analyze masks, and create their own masks.
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An American Ballad - Lesson 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers listen to and analyze the ballad "American Pie." They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan. They circle the appropriate descriptive words of the song's medium form, melody, tempo and dynamics, and style.
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Storytellers: Dave Matthews Band

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students decide what the term "art" means to them. They identify artistic elements displayed by the Dave Matthews Band. They understand the relationship between music and other means of artistic expression.
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Finding Comfort in an Unfamiliar Landscape

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students recognize the writings of a prominent American writer. They analyze written text making connections to personal prior experience. Students discuss in small and large groups their findings. They organize ideas in writing using...
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Insect or Spider?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students compare and contrast the difference between insects and spiders. After a brief class discussion, students complete an activity matching the body parts of an insect and the body parts of a spider. Worksheet with answer key is...
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REPRODUCTION

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students complete a variety of activities to study different concepts in Science. The activities are part of a layered curriculum. This is used to differentiate instruction and give a wide variety of assessment opportunities.
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Pitched Instruments of African Music

For Students 5th - 12th
In this African music instructional activity, students read about the kora and the xylophone which are types of pitched instruments. A glossary is included in the 2 page article.
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Ethnic Folklore in Your Classroom: Traditions, Tales, and Treasures from Tijuana to Timbuktu

For Teachers Pre-K - Higher Ed
Students create their own festival. In this folk life lesson plan, students research their folklore history by interviewing their parents and grandparents, organizing the data found, and presenting that material to the class. Students...
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Using Synonyms and Explanations as Context Clues

For Students 6th
In this using synonyms and explanations as context clues, 6th graders read newspaper articles, then answer five comprehension questions using context clues.
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Understanding Folklife and Folklore

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Student examine the basic characteristics of folklore. In this folklore lesson, students complete activities to identify two kinds of folk, folk groups, and folklife. Students list daily activities in their home, identify folk groups...
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Conflict Resolution

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine ways to resolve conflicts. In this conflict resolution lesson, students define conflict resolution and write down situations where leaders deal with conflicts. Students work in groups to create a PowerPoint on ways to...
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Cultural Comparisons Interview

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students interview a family member and give an oral report. In this oral history lesson, students create interview questions relevant to an American historical period. Students interview a family member and present an oral report to the...
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Dynamic Fun!

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students explore musical dynamics.  In this music lesson, students define musical terms that relate to dynamics.  Students sing "Little Bunny Foo-Foo" and apply the written dynamics to their singing voices. Students use specific body...