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Study Guide: A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
For this study guide worksheet, students define vocabulary and literary terms found in the story "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings". Students also answer comprehension questions and find examples of literary term usage.
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For iPod Users, a Budding Problem
Young scholars explore hearing loss in teens. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "For iPod Users, a Budding Problem," respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an...
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Names Word Search
In this literacy activity, students find the words that are about names and the answers are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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Shape Up!
Students investigate measurement through the use of literature through this series of lessons.
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Idioms Quiz: Numbers 1
In this idioms worksheet, students complete sentences by using idioms about numbers correctly and choosing the correct ending for each sentence.
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Studies of the Eastern Worlds: Cultural Maps
Seventh graders look for similarities and differences in the culture of Eastern World countries by looking at the art from each country. They test their hypothesis and assumptions through further research in the media center. Finally...
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Julius Caesar and Roman History
Students write a front page of a newspaper from Ancient Rome dated March 14, 15, 16. 44BC that explains the role of Julius Caesar. They complete is assessment assignment in groups.
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Dolch List 3 Sight Vocabulary
In this literacy worksheet, 3rd graders read sight words in rows that give the challenge of 41 words. They are given a raw score to determine the reading level.
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Auntie Nym's World of Opposites
In this antonym worksheet, students choose the antonym of given words by clicking on the correct opposite from a selection of words. When the students complete the exercise, they may check the exercise and try again if they do not have...
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Review with Creative Writing
Connect a wide range of literature concepts where writers demonstrate mastery through creative writing.
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Ten Tips for Building Classroom Community
Start the school year on a strong note with one or more of these ideas for fostering camaraderie in your classroom.
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Visualizing Multiplication
Upper graders represent multiplication of a two-digit number by a two-digit number as the area of a rectangle with dimensions of the two factors. They find patterns for the number of different base ten blocks in a rectangle representing...
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Copy and Bisect an Angle
More constructions! In this third installment of a 36-part series, learners watch a YouTube video on creating door trim to see how to bisect an angle. They then investigate how to copy an angle by ordering a given list of steps.
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Introduction to Historical Thinking
Christopher Columbus: hero or villain? Prepare class members for the debate with activities that asks them to think critically about how history is reported.
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Dragonfly
The speed of a dragonfly brings math into the real world as your learners collaboratively see the value in calculating unit rates in direct proportion problems. This six-phase lesson encourages you, as the teacher, to only ask questions...
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Let's Plot Points
Use coordinate grid paper to plot points and identify shapes that are already plotted on the paper by saying their coordinates. Pupils also measure the distance between points and play the game Battleship. There are several web links and...
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Move To a Healthier Aquatic Balance
Fourth graders examine aquatic orgnaisms and how enviromental chages affect them. This factors include: temperature, Ph, oxygen, nutrients, and pollutants. They also explore habitat quality (erosion). Students compile data and create...
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Poetry
Students apply reading comprehension skills to poetry and synthesize the information to create a new piece of work.
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Puzzling Clue Vocabulary
Students play a matching, puzzle-like game designed to help them review and practice a given subject matter.
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Haring's Heroes
Students collaborate to create a painting in the style of Keith Haring. In this subway art lesson plan, learners study the distinct style of artist Keith Haring and design a large scale canvas on styrofoam. They study the details of...
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8th Grade Writing - Motivation, Organization and Emotion
Using relevant, current events with historic literature makes for great writing.
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New Year's Resolutions for Teachers
New Year's can be a time for teachers to make resolutions as well.
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The Big Melt
Pupils experiment with a variety of materials used for insulation by melting ice cubes.
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Keith Haring Lesson Series
Second graders study Keith Haring by creating tee-shirts and a mural. In this art instructional activity, 2nd graders study the life and works of Keith Haring through his symbols. Students then make drawings reflective of Haring's style...