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Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger Chapters 4 - 6
In this comprehension activity, students read chapters 4 - 6 of the book Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger and complete 14 multiple choice questions. Answers are provided.
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Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger Chapters 7 - 9
In this comprehension worksheet, students read chapters 7 - 9 of Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger and complete multiple choice questions. Students complete 14 questions.
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Where the Red Fern Grows: Comprehension Questions for Chapters 8-11
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students answer 12 multiple choice questions that pertain to chapters 8-11 of Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls.
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Where the Red Fern Grows Chapters 16-20
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students complete a 12 question multiple choice exercise pertaining to chapters 16-20 of Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls.
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Totem Mask
Sixth graders study totems of the Northwest Native Americans and design their own.
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Breaking Free From Conformity
Students reflect upon how Transcendentalism focuses on individualism. From their belief that God was within every person to their steadfast belief that every man should make decisions based on personal moral values, individualism was...
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Character Development Through Song
High schoolers use songs to analyze their sense of identity and self-worth. In groups, they discuss and explore their own character development and discover how far they have come in recent years. They also identify the positive and...
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Let's Get Along
Young scholars examine the book Smoky Night. In this cultural lesson, students read the text and discuss why it's important to get along with others. Young scholars complete a Venn diagram to compare and contrast themselves with a peer.
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Create a 60s Mural
Pupils conduct Internet research on the 1960s and use what they have learned to create a mural.
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My Community: Then and Now
Students compare and contrast their community to what it was like 50 years ago. They research various aspects of their community and compare and contrast with what it is like now. Students present and discuss their findings.
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Drug and Alcohol Prevention
Seventh graders investigate the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. They prepare a written report on the chosen topic related to drugs and/or alcohol. Students utilize technology to share the information about alcohol and/or drugs with an...
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International Trade Web Pages
Learners describe how a country is currently engaging in international trade in terms of both imports and exports, as well as identifying trade barriers. They conduct research to identify the institutions and culture of a country. Using...
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Math Maven's Mysteries
In these math word problem worksheets, students help solve the mystery about 'The Case of the Shifting Shapes.' Students solve the problem by completing a rectangle area problem and also determine where Rex Tangle will appear next.
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Famous African-American Fabric Paintings
Learners examine famous African-Americans. In this African-Americans lesson, students research and give an oral report on a famous African-American.
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Using Opening Lines as Writing Prompts
Help your writers get started with these hooks! Twenty-five opening lines from the "Lives" column in the New York Times Magazine act as prompts for creative writing. Have your learners choose one prompt and write an original essay....
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Neurotransmitter Movement
In order to access all parts of this resource, you need Agent Sheet software; without this software, you may still be able to do these activities, but the Word document is not very detailed regarding the lab. The objective is to observe...
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Native American Literature: A Paradigm Shift
Students explore Native American literature. In this cultural diversity lesson, students read selected Native American books and analyze the themes of the books and familiarize themselves with the vocabulary used in the books.
Law for Kids
General Election Activity Booklet
It's never too early to practice smart voting! Gain practice voting in a general election using a booklet compiled of an assortment of activities including a word search, maze, graphing, and more!
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Covering the News
Learners compare the coverage of two crime stories Using local or national newspapers, news magazines and other reference materials, each group trace the "unfolding" of two crime stories: The Laci Peterson investigation plus one students
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Animal Diaries
Students read Diary of a Worm by Foreen Cronin. In this journal writing lesson plan, students research an animal and write a diary by their animal. Students apply the research they've completed in their writings. Students share their...
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Drums of War
Students research the political climate prior to major American wars of the past, then reflect on the current call for power to confront Iraq. They create posters using newspaper articles and headlines to highlight the major opinions of...
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A Nobel Cause
Students research the lives and accomplishments of Nobel Prize-winning scientists and compose stories about what the world would be like without the accomplishments of these scientists.
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Nature's Superheroes
Learners compare their prior knowledge about the relationship between sunlight and cancer with new findings. They research how different vitamins and minerals affect the human body.
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Subsidized H.I.V. Treatments: Diamonds in the Rough?
Students examine and compare the AIDS management policies of several countries, using the Botswana case as a starting point