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Auroras
In this auroras learning exercise, students read 2 descriptions written about a massive solar storm that occurred in 1859. Students read each description and compare the specific points in each. They create a time line of the events that...
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Genre Study - Grade Three
Third graders learn to identify different types of literature genres. In this genre instructional activity, 3rd graders complete pre and post- assessment, conduct a genre research activity, and complete the associated worksheets.
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Maskerade, My Self, And No Other
Students examine themselves, discover their strong, positive attributes, and recognize areas in need of improvement (since each individual possesses strengths but all people have some weaknesses). They develop self-acceptance, trust in...
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Hoboes on Harvest
Students study the role Oklahoma's wheat fields played in the history of labor movements in the US. They write imaginary letters describing their experiences on a wheat harvest. They research on the internet or in encyclopedias to find...
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Reading Comprehension: Counting
In this informational text comprehension worksheet, 3rd graders read the passage about counting and answer 10 multiple choice questions about the passage.
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'-in' as in bin
In this recognizing -in words worksheet, students fill in the blanks with the ending letters 'in', answer yes and no questions about the words with pictures, and read sentences and draw the pictures. Students complete sixteen activities.
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They Don't Just Eat Grass
Learners consider the USDA daily recommendations to create a "feed" product for middle schoolers. In this Health lesson, students learn about the ingredients in feed that is fed to livestock and apply the method to creating feed rations...
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John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry
Fourth graders discover facts about John Brown. In this Harper's Ferry Raid instructional activity, 4th graders evaluate the lyrics to the song "John Brown's Body", and write a descriptive obituary about John Brown. Students also view...
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The French Revolution (1789–1799)
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about the French Revolution. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: All Eyes on Iowa
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the Iowa caucus and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Xenophobia
In this historical events activity, students analyze an anti-immigration political cartoon and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Monsters, Monsters, Monsters
Pupils are introduced to how to use the internet and send emails. In groups, they work together to send emails to other students around the world. To end the lesson, they read their emails to the class and respond to their questions.
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Immigration Unit
Third graders develop an appreciate for the various cultures that are present in their local community. Through reading and research, they explain how various culture came to live in their area. At the conclusion of the unit, 3rd...
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J.S. Bach (1685-1750): Sarabande and Gigue form Partita no.4 in D major, BWV 828
Challenge your music students with this learning exercise, which includes twenty-one questions about J.S. Bach's Sarabande and Gigue form Partita no.4 in D major, BWV 828. Students compare the two sections (bars 1-12, bars 13-38) by...
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"Split" Character Studies in Crime and Punishment
Students write an essay evaluating split character traits on major characters in Dostoevsky's novel Crime and Punishment. For this lesson students are guided through discussion questions, group assignments, and vocabulary work. The...
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short Division
Fourth graders practice division through a timed test. In this short division instructional activity, 4th graders recognize the benefit of using short division. Students complete a short division worksheet.
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Primates
Students explore different primates. In this primate lesson, students examine the various primates by engaging in crafts, dramatic play, singing songs, and games.
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Fantastic Journeys
In this activity, students will design a theme park attraction based on a fantastic journey from literature, film, or their own imaginations.
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American Immigration Past and Present
Students simulate a Commission hearing in which the class attempt to arrive at an immigration policy; individual essays by each student; and, if time permits, individual or group projects based on some aspect of America's immigration...
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Starquest
Middle schoolers study the history and cultural interpretation of a celestial body or constellation. They create technology based presentations of the information.
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AIDS: A Pop Culture History
Students watch the documentary AIDS: A Pop Culture History and discuss the issues the documentary raises. Students discuss the different facts and myths about AIDS, discuss stereotypes in relation to the disease and discuss common fears...
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Economic Market Pain
Students read and discuss article, and write an interpretation of the message for a class newspaper.
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Forest Activity: Leaf Collection and Creating a Herbarium
Students identify and categorize leaves. They collect leaves from trees, research the leaves using field guides and the Internet, press, label, and display the leaves, and discuss how the leaf reflects adaptation to its environment.