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Presenting...Pirates!
Pupils demonstrate knowledge of a specific pirate through creation of a pirate flag and through a group presentation. They work cooperatively with other students to develop a creative presentation of a pirate.
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Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, The Minstrels
Students explore "Stairway to Heaven". For this music history lesson, students examine the music and lyrics of the Led Zeppelin song. Students compare the song to Renaissance madrigal music.
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Job Shadow/Internship
Young scholars identify a career field to research and complete a job shadow activity. In this career exploration lesson, students brainstorm a list of careers they are interested in and research them. Young scholars participate in a job...
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Using Gerunds In Context
In this using gerunds in context worksheet, learners read the explanation and examples of gerunds, then interactively answer 8 questions using gerunds, with immediate online feedback.
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Simulation Test
Learners evaluate an ecosystem and consider how it would respond to varied events. In this Earth science lesson, students work in small groups to analyze an ecosystem's response to teacher created scenarios. Student's compare their...
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Comparative Paper – Biblical Texts
In this Biblical texts worksheet, students read and complete the narrative for the assignment that requires them to prepare and write comparative papers on Kings and Chronicles, Legal Collections, and Prophecy.
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Making Sense of the Employee Free Choice Act
Young scholars examine the Employee Free Choice Act. In this workers' rights lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the legislation. Young scholars work in pairs to discuss...
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Warring Philosophies: The Cold War
Students explain why the Cold War took place and ended. They analyze its significance as a 29th century event. Students identify the differences between the USA and USSR during the Cold War.
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Venn Diagram
In this chart worksheet, students use a venn diagram to compare two concepts. This graphic organizer is a blank template that can be used for any comparison.
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Cooperative Project Evaluation
In this self evaluation worksheet, students will describe their contribution to a cooperative project. All team members must sign to show agreement.
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Money Worksheet
In this personal finance worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to calculate exchange rates and practice writing checks.
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The Secret School
Fourth graders complete activities with the book The Secret School by AVI. In this literacy lesson, review Chapter 6 and read Chapters 7-8. They write a summary of Chapter 8.
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Modern Day Pilgrims
Eleventh graders explore how modern day immigrants may be pilgrims in their own respect. They learn what immigrants and pilgrims are, and be assigned to demonstrate learning about an immigrant in their ancestry.
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Lesson 11: Illinois History 1800's Dual Timeline
Students identify and research key event in the history of Illinois during the 1800's and create a dramatic skit or oral report based on the event.
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WRITING BUSINESS & PERSONAL LETTERS
Students write both a business letter and a personal letter to Jamie Bastedo at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Center to request his presence at a drama presentation for a unit on Northern Studies: Europeans and Fur Traders, which...
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Tongue Twisters--Improve Enunciation for debaters
Students practice tongue twisters to help reinforce enunciation during debate.
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Spelling List -- Years 9 & 10
Students practice their spelling words from a book of spelling words for their age group. They must practice their spelling as to not spell without a spellcheck.
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Modern Day Pilgrims
Students examine the similarities and differences between modern day immigrants and pilgrims. They listen to stories, discuss their ancestors' origins, and create a native costume for a paper doll for where their ancestor is from.
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Passport To the Past: A Tour of the Ancient, European and Asian Collections
Students study fourteen images of paintings from the Memorial Art Gallery's tour of culture. They study the paintings for artifacts from other cultures and periods of history.
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Jamestown Colony
Third graders explore cooperation between British settlers and Native Americans in the Jamestown Colony. They describe how the colonists and Powhatan Indians depended on the environment for their survival. Students write a report on the...
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Brother, Can you Spare a Dime?
Students through song analysis and group discussion, identify the qualities representing the Great Depression. They study the Great Depression and how it affected people all over U.S. They analysis the lyrics to the song "Brother Can you...
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On the Run: What Was Necessary To Plan an Escape From Slavery in 18th Century America?
Students identify and discuss characteristics of runaway slaves in 18th Century, read A Narrative of the Adventures and Escapes of Moses, select five advertisements for Virginia Runaways Digital Project to complete On the Run worksheet,...
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Literature-based Skill Building: Harry Potter And the Sorcerer's Stone Comprehension Exercises
Pupils complete a variety of language arts based activities based on the book "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling. After reading each chapter, they complete worksheets related to multiple meanings, character...
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Pre-Conference Communication
In this conferences activity, parents or guardians describe the students' strengths and needs they observe at home. They also write about any concerns or additional topics they would like to discuss.