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Pablo Picasso Lessons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore art history by creating their own abstract art pieces. For this Pablo Picasso lesson, students read assigned text discussing biographical information about the artist and examine several of his paintings. Students create...
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Homonyms - Quiz 1

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars take a quiz on homonyms. In this homonyms lesson plan, students take a multiply choice quiz on words that sound alike but that are spelled and mean different things.
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Breaking News English: Fifth Night of Riots in Paris Suburb

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English activity, students read "Fifth Night of Riots in Paris Suburb," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Armstrong Wins 7th Tour de France

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Armstrong Wins 7th Tour de France" and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Measure for Measure: Lengths and Heights

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore measuring tools by calculating heights and lengths of random objects. In this distance measurement lesson, students utilize the Internet service MapQuest to measure the distance between their current towns and many other...
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Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary

Benjamin Franklin, Elder Statesman

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Ben Franklin was the only American to sign The Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Alliance with France, the Treaty of Paris, and the US Constitution. An interesting resource explores his role in the latter by comparing the US...
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Breaking News English: Libya No-Fly Zone

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discuss a current event. For this interactive current events lesson, students evaluate an article on Libya not having a no-fly zone. They listen to the article and are given the opportunity to express their opinion in multiple...
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Able Was I Ere I Saw Elba

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore palindromes and try writing some of their own. A second lesson centers around French food and restaurants. They create a business plan and menu for an imaginary French restaurant.
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Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary

Benjamin Franklin and the Long Struggle for Independence

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore U.S. history by reading biographical material in class. In this Benjamin Franklin instructional activity, students identify the life of Franklin and the events that led him to become one of America's first heroes....
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Inglourious Basterds

For Students 9th - 12th
For this Inglourious Basterds worksheet, students read the book Inglourioius Basterds, and complete fact and opinion, character details, and short answer questions about it. Students complete 26 questions.
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Lewis and clark...and Jodie, Freddi, and Samantha

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners practice descriptive language when one student describes an object to another student who cannot see it. They guess what the object is and relate the experience to that of the Lewis and Clark expeditionary journals.
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Breaking News English: World Cup Football

For Students 5th - 10th
In this World Cup Football 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 questions,...
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Nations Pledge to End the Use of Child Soldiers

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Nations Pledge to End the Use of Child Soldiers," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Around the World Calendar

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore a country and its culture through its national landmarks. They use technology tools to research and communicate information. To demonstrate research skills, they use the Internet as well as print materials.
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Breaking News English: Roger Federer Becomes Greatest Ever

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Roger Federer Becomes Greatest Ever," and then respond to 2 graphic organizers, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the...
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Breaking News English: Lance Armstrong

For Students 5th - 10th
For this Lance Armstrong worksheet, learners read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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Breaking News English: British Food Best in the World

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "British Food Best in the World," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.