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Examining the Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students examine the Declaration of Independence and its significance to American history. They read the document, identify America's grievances with Great Britain, and restate a part of the document in their own words.
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Folk Music

For Students 6th - 12th
In this folk music worksheet, students read selections pertaining to folk music and then respond to 10 short answer questions. An extension activity is also available on the worksheet.
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Breakfast for Champions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers prepare an event to honor philanthropic activities in their community. In this common good lesson, students send out invitations to local non-profits or to those who engage in philanthropic activities and plan an awards...
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Recognizing Types of Sentences

For Students 5th - 6th
In this types of sentences worksheet, students determine if sentences are simple, compound or complex, writing the answer on a line beneath each sentence, 11 total.
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Halloween

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this holiday worksheet, students read about Halloween. Students answer 10 questions about the reading and 3 questions about their own related experiences.
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ESL: World Kidney Day

For Students 4th - 6th
In this ESL holiday worksheet, students read 2 paragraphs about World Kidney Day, then complete a variety of comprehension word activities related to the article. Page is on a site with links to additional activities.
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Romance

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students read about romance in order to develop a variety of reading skills.
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The Joy of Community Field Day

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students engage in community related activities to recognize and thank local merchants. Merchants raise awareness regarding what resources are available in the local and neighboring area for students and their families.
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"Blame not this haste of mine": Creating a scene for Twelfth Night

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners read a section of Shakespeare's, Twelfth Night and write a scene that would fit between scenes 4.1 and 4.3. They present the scene in small groups.
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Interpret the Quotient Quiz

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this interpret the quotients quiz, students complete a set of 15 division word problems. Answers are included on page 2; a references web site is given for additional activities. 
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History Is Fun: Jamestown: Lesson Plan: How Do We Know What We Know?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This cross curriculum lesson plan encourages independent thought and investigation as students examine images related to the cultures that combined at Jamestown settlement. Encourages the use of art to understand history. An informative...
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Somos Primos: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
The Society maintains an extensive library of "mini articles" on Hispanic heritage and history and how to make use of them in the classroom. Other pages cover Hispanic Heritage Month, Dia del Maestro, and information on doing...