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The Working Tools of Insects
The animal kingdom is full of interesting organisms that have unique ways of surviving. Children read about different insects that have special tools for building homes and protecting themselves. When finished, learners identify the main...
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Using Information Services
Students practice using new vocabulary and using certain words when looking for an apartment. They file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development and list their rights and responsibilities as a tenent.
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A Woman's Crusade: Dorothea Dix
High schoolers examine the life and reform efforts of Dorothea Dix on behalf of people with disabilities. They also examine the role of women in the 1840s and 1850s. They discover different sources of examples of citizen's rights.
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Find Someone Who Likes...
In this vocabulary acquisition worksheet, students converse with other students in their class, asking them if they like one of the items on the provided list. This worksheet is intended for use with adult beginning English language...
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Printing Practice: "Money"
In this printing practice worksheet, students practice tracing and write the word "money," then color a picture of bill and coins. Page has links to additional activities.
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The Mayflower Compact
Eighth graders investigate historical documents of the United States by reading the Mayflower Compact. In this U.S. History lesson, 8th graders analyze the wording of the original Mayflower Compact of the first U.S. settlers and...
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Flag Day Vocabulary Quiz
In this recognizing Flag Day terminology worksheet, learners match the vocabulary words with their definitions. Students match 15 answers.
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Origin of the Purple Heart
Students research the origin of the Purple Heart. In this writing lesson students research personal stories of friends or family who have received the Purple Heart. Students then design their own armed forces award complete with an essay...
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Boston Spies' Report on the Redcoats
Students collect information about British actions in Boston and send it by secret message to leaders in Philadelphia.
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Building the Foundation
Students understand the purpose of the judicial branch of government. In this judiciary lesson, students participate in exercises to understand how the court system works. Students complete activity sheets to develop understanding of...
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President George Washington Word Jumble
In this word scramble learning exercise, students use the words in the word bank to unscramble the letters and form vocabulary words associated with President George Washington. Students write 20 answers.
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Giving Voice to History
Learners examine the plight of Japanese Americans during World War II. In this World War II instructional activity, students participate in a mock evocation simulation, research primary and secondary documents about internment camps, and...
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Staying Safe on The Internet
Watson the Walrus takes scholars through an interactive workbook all about internet safety. Safety tips, a maze, crossword puzzle, quiz, and coloring page make up six pages that encourage smart choices while surfing the web.
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Elizabethan England To Glorious Revolution
Students explore the development of England from 1500 to 1689 in this eight lessons unit. The various parts of history affected by both political and religious factors are synthesized in this unit.
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Learning About Colonial Life
High schoolers use predictions to explore the lifestyle of American colonists. They draw conclusions about the culture of colonial America based on items used in daily life.
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They or There and Where or Were
In this homonyms learning exercise, learners complete 10 sentences with either "they" or "there". Students then complete 10 sentences with "where" or "were".
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Jeopardy: Seventh Grade Terra Nova Review of Literary Terms
This literary terms PowerPoint provides a structured game to review the literary devices. The Jeopardy-style review game includes instructions for play, the game board slide, and questions that feature examples of the literary terms.
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A Civic Duty to Protest
Students examine the concept of religious freedom by evaluating Hong Kong's security laws. In pairs students investigate the levels of religous freedom allowed in various countries around the world and present this information to the class.
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Halloween Capitalization
In this capitalization worksheet, students read and analyze 10 sentences that pertain to Halloween. Students underline each word that should be capitalized. No rules are provided.
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Preposition Worksheet 1
In this grammar worksheet, students fill in forty blanks with the appropriate preposition that makes each one grammatically correct.
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Changing Places
In this comparing places worksheet, students answer questions regarding a girl who has lived in two very different places. Information about the two places is provided.
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National Hanging Out Day
In this National Hanging Out Day worksheet, students complete activities including reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, correct word choosing, multiple choice, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write questions,...
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Separating Sentences With Commas and Conjunctions
In this grammar worksheet, students analyze and correct ten sentences with proper commas and conjunctions. Students share their answers with their classmates.
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Preposition Worksheet 2
In this grammar worksheet, students determine the correct preposition to fill in forty blanks to make each one grammatically correct.