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The Declaration of Independence
Fifth graders participate in a discussion about the Declaration of Independence. For this Declaration of Independence lesson, 5th graders write imaginary stories in the voice of a member of the committee at Independence hall....
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Tumbling and Movement
Students perform basic tumbling activities. In this movement lesson, students practice tumbling and balancing moves while listening to music. Students are "frozen" into place while in certain positions.
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Very Good Facts About Very Good Books
Young scholars identify the characteristics of fiction and non-fiction texts. In this genre study lesson, students read the books A Butterfly Alphabet Book and I Wish I Were a Butterfly. Young scholars develop a graphic organizer to...
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Woman Power!!! Mathematics Camp
Young scholars explore mathematics by researching stereotypes. In this gender bias lesson, students participate in discussions where they identify traditional careers according to their own gender. Female young scholars attend summer...
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Dr. Suess's ABC
Students complete a variety of activities related to the book "Dr. Seuss's ABC." They discuss the imaginary animals from the book and create a drawing of their own animal for the letter Z, and locate each letter on an alphabet chart...
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Dance: Personal Soundtracks
Students create a musical autobiography. In this fine arts activity, students explore the emotions that music can express by listening to and discussing a variety of music. Students construct a personal timeline and a collection of music...
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Take a Breath, Steal Some Time
Students explore the art of haiku's by listening to, modeling and creating them. In this haiku poetry lesson, students choose an object to focus their haiku on. After hearing a brief history of the haiku; students make...
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Bedrich Smetana
High schoolers discuss the Genesee River and they describe the different things they might see on its shore. They are asked to name different activities people do around the river. Students related the Genesee to the Moldau, they are...
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One Room School House Reading Lesson
Learners explore schools during the Colonial period. In this American history lesson, students participate in a simulation of school days in Colonial America. Learners visit a museum and use the schoolhouse as a setting for their...
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FLY to Success
First graders are asked how they can improve their skills. They are told how they can do better at following directions. Students identify what they need to listen for. They determine the skills needed to get along with others.
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Breaking News English: Environmentalists Worry About Synthetic Life
In this ESL reading comprehension worksheet, students read or listen to the passage, then complete a wide variety of warm-up activities, as well as before listening/reading, while listening/reading, after listening/reading, discussion,...
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Breaking News English: U.S. Child Guilty of Mother's Murder
In this ESL reading comprehension learning exercise, students read or listen to the passage, then complete a wide variety of warm-up activities, as well as before listening/reading, while listening/reading, after listening/reading,...
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Breaking News English: Rio Carnival Says "No" To Violence
In this ESL reading comprehension worksheet, students read or listen to the passage, then complete a wide variety of warm-up activities, as well as before listening/reading, while listening/reading, after listening/reading, discussion,...
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Breaking News English: Animal Rights Road Kill Candy Victory
In this ESL reading comprehension worksheet, middle schoolers read or listen to the passage, then complete a wide variety of warm-up activities, as well as before listening/reading, while listening/reading, after listening/reading,...
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Breaking News English: Dog-Washer Cleans Pets and Saves Cash
In this ESL reading comprehension worksheet, students read or listen to the passage, then complete a wide variety of warm-up, before listening/reading, while listening/reading, after listening/reading, discussion, writing and homework...
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Breaking News English: Samoa Drivers Switch to Left Side of Road
In this ESL comprehension worksheet, students read or listen to the passage, then complete a variety of warm up, before listening/reading, while reading/listening, listening, after reading, homework and discussion activities.
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Flutter Farm
Sixth graders complete activities to examine butterflies and their habitats. In this butterfly habitat lesson plan, 6th graders research butterflies and their habitats to help them investigate how to make a butterfly garden. Students...
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Breaking News English: Ariel Sharon in Critical Condition
For this ESL reading comprehension worksheet, middle schoolers read or listen to a journalistic passage, complete warm-up activities and a wide variety of before, during, after, homework and discussion activities.
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Breaking News English: Schwarzenegger Allows Execution
In this ESL reading comprehension worksheet, middle schoolers read or listen to a journalistic passage, complete warm-up activities and a wide variety of before, during, after, homework and discussion activities.
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Skills You Need to Succeed
Middle schoolers identify basic skills needed to succeed in the world of work, including communication skills, computation skills, problem solving skills, and interpersonal skills.
Discovery Education
Sonar & Echolocation
A well-designed, comprehensive, and attractive slide show supports direct instruction on how sonar and echolocation work. Contained within the slides are links to interactive websites and instructions for using apps on a mobile device to...
NPR
Distracted by Everything - Being Wired at All Times
This multimedia activity challenges media-savvy learners to look at the critical issue concerning the inundation of technology and multitasking in the classroom, and its effects on the education of themselves and others. The tasks...
Visa
Privacy Please: Protecting Your Identity
What are the different ways we are susceptible to identity theft? Impress the importance of protecting personal information and privacy with this resource, which includes an excellent video clip, discussion prompts, and worksheets for...
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Rainforest (Elementary, Social Studies)
Explore the rainforest with your class. Learners study the meaning of the word endangered, choose an animal to study, gather data, and discuss why the animal is in danger of extinction. This is a motivating way to have your class discuss...