Creative Chemistry
Preparation of Triiodomethane (Iodoform)
For this preparation of triiodomethane learning exercise, students use propanone to prepare triiodomethane. Students use filtration and recrystallization to produce the product. They determine the melting point using a melting point...
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Secretary of Commerce
Middle schoolers gain understanding of economic history of United States in twentieth century by examining role of Department of Commerce. Student groups each analyze one quarter of twentieth century by researching role of Department of...
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Number the Stars The History Behind the Story
In this reading worksheet, students answer 10 essay questions and 16 vocabulary questions pertaining to the history behind the events in Lois Lowry's Number the Stars. This page is intended to be used with a historical information...
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Biodiversity in some areas is more diverse than one might think. Using a two-day lesson, pupils consider the biodiversity of the Hudson Canyon and the characteristics of one organism. They begin with an analysis of the common earthworm...
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Pumpkins . . . Not Just Part of Halloween
Young scholars study the pumpkin. For this pumpkin lesson, students participate in different activities that explain the history of pumpkins and how pumpkins develop and grow, read "The Great Pumpkin Story" and answer comprehensive...
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The "Heart" of the Problem
Learners create an exercise and nutrition program. In this interdisciplinary instructional activity, students use calculations of exercises plus their corresponding effects on the body and nutritional values of food to derive a health...
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The Trail of Tears; Its Grief and Loss
Fifth graders trace the development and expansion of the US while studying the Trail of Tears. They examine the political factors and analyze the impact the Indian Removal Act had upon a society. They present a case for or against the...
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Seven Daughters and Seven Sons: the Middle East Through
Sixth graders read "Seven Daughters and Seven Sons" and examine aspects of Middle East culture and geography. They define vocabulary from the book and map locations described in the book.
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Mystery : Structure of the Atom-A Case for Indirect Evidence
Students investigate the structure of the atom through hands on activities. For this atomic structure lesson, students perform 4 activities showing indirect evidence of the structure of the atom and the parts of the atom. They also list...
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One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Gabriel Garcia Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Six Characters in Search of an Author by Luigi Pirandello: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Luigi Pirandello's Six Characters in Search of an Author. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Song of Roland: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the Song of Roland. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee: Study Guide - Mini Essays
For this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Students may check some of their answers online.
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The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature learning exercise, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Students read about weather and create a computer log about weather. In this Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs lesson, students listen to the story and discuss different weather patterns. Students develop a list of weather...
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Breaking News English: Weapons of Mass Destruction
In this weapons of mass destruction worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...
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Order of Operations Treasure Hunt
In this algebra lesson, students work in groups to design a treasure map in which algebraic equations must be solved using the correct order of operations. Students decide where treasure is hidden, then create and follow their group's...
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Geography of the Study of the Spanish-speaking People of Texas
Students identify the physical features, demographic characteristics, and history of the four Texas towns featured in Russell Lee's photo essay, "The Spanish-Speaking People of Texas." They conduct Internet research, and create a travel...
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Snowflake Match- Numbers and Number Word to 10
In this counting worksheet set, students count the number of snowflakes in each row. They match their count to either the number or the number word. They count up to 5 on two sheets and 10 on two sheets.
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Place Value
First graders practice place value by completing problems that allow them to group 10 items together to create groups of 10 and see what is left over. In this place value lesson plan, 1st graders use cups to put 10 items in them, and...
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Tens and Ones Grouping
In this tens and ones worksheet, students circle groups of tens, ten groups of ones in sets of items, writing the total amount counted next to each set, 3 total.
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Principles of Design Quiz
Students review principes of design in groups and then take the quiz individually.
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Place Value
Fourth graders play a game. In this place value lesson, 4th graders learn the place value of numbers and how to read them. Students work in groups to play a game to practice their place value skills. Students can also use the Internet to...
