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Values Clarification

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine their values and what is important to them. They define value, list what is important to them, prioritize the list of values, write a sentence for each value on the list, create a diagram of their number one value, and...
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Solving Multiple-Step Problems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers listen to the explanation of lesson and how to do the worksheet by observing examples on the board. They then work on their own to complete the worksheet of multiple-step problems.
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An Irresistable Offer?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify inducements the emperor Constantine offered people to move to his fledgling capital city of Constantinople and compare similar situations offered by the American government in our history and by local governments for...
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Our Solar System

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students analyze the theories of the formation of the universe and solar system. Students analyze planetary motion and the physical laws that explain that motion: Rotation, Revolution, Apparent diurnal motions of the stars, sun, and...
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Up Close With The Author

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students listen to the teacher read a book entitled, Hoot by Carl Hiaasen. In groups, students create KWL charts concerning the book, the author, and the author's writing style. In groups, students research topics about the book and its...
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Properties of Color

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the properties of primary color and investigate what happens when primary colors are mixed. They listen to the story The Crayon Box That Talked and list the colors. They experiment mixing primary colors and...
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Terrorism: What's in a Word?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers read selected articles and discuss various definitions of terrorism. They create a chekclist of their definitions. Students listen as the teacher reads several scenarios aloud and decide if the incident would count as...
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Who Will Help?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students analyze the characters in the book The Little Red Hen. In this character study lesson, students discuss the behavior of the characters and write about positive ways to work together for a common goal.
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Impromptu Speech

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students present a speech. For this public speaking lesson, students learn what an impromptu speech is and the important facets of the introduction and conclusion. Students present an impromptu speech.
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Bringing Democracy to Japan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars study a piece of Japanese contemporary history. In this democratic values lesson, students listen to their instructor lecture on the implementation of democratic government in Japan. Young scholars respond to discussion...
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Perfect Pitch

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this pitch worksheet, students make sounds using rubbing alcohol and soda bottles. Students follow 4 sets of directions and answer 4 questions.
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The Enemy that Never Was

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students write speeches explaining why Japanese Canadians were not a threat to Canada during World War 2. In this Japanese Canadians lesson plan, students learn about racism, and how the Japanese were targeted but not a threat during the...
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 3, Grade 6

For Students 6th
In this 6th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students read selections and respond to open-ended questions regarding the pieces. Students also respond to 1 essay question.
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 3, Grade 6

For Students 6th
In this 6th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students read 2 selections and respond to open-ended questions regarding them. Students then respond to a writing prompt.
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New York State Language Arts Test Grade 6

For Students 6th
In this New York state language arts test worksheet, 6th graders complete activities such as reading passages, answering comprehension questions, writing, and more. Students complete 34 questions.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Test Book 3--Grade 8 (2007)

For Students 9th - 11th
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students read two articles and answer reading comprehension questions.  Students also compose essay responses to the passages. 
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Writing Police Reports

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover police procedures by filling out crime reports.  In this government instructional activity, students discuss the benefits of historical reports pertaining to criminals and victims.  Students listen to an...
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Genes Count

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a video that reviews Mendelian genetics. They discuss the Hardy-Weinberg Law and use Popsicle sticks to simulate genetic variations and ratios in offspring.
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Happy Birthday America!

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students examine the United States flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Fourth of July. They create five-pointed stars, listen to stories about Betsy Ross and Paul Revere, and sing various patriotic songs.
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What's Your Style?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine and discuss the seven multiple intelligences. They take an inventory to identify their own learning styles and design activities that utilize their intelligences.
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You Don't Say!!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders write and respond to sayings throughout the school year. They define the idioms, illustrate them and compare their meanings with other groups in the class.
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Africa

For Teachers K
Students complete various activities related to the continent of Africa. They label and color a map of Africa, sing the Continent Song, view pictures and discuss animals of Africa, listen to the book "Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile,"...
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Earth Science - Weather

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students build an understanding of the dynamics and composition of the atmosphere and its local and global processes influencing climate and air quality. They analyze air masses and the life cycle of weather systems.
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Let's Celebrate Christmas!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students compare and contrast Christmas with a variety of other holidays. They listen to the books "The Light of Christmas" and "Christmas," and generate a list about Christmas using Kidspiration computer software. Students discuss...