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Pirate Research Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create an awareness of numerous pirates and their experiences in the Caribbean. They actively participate in research, using such information as the Internet, library reference materials and other literature for primary...
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Circus

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Kids' Page worksheet, students read a short passage about the circus. Students then respond to 8 multiple choice questions and find 12 given words in the word search provided.
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Letters to Mrs. Roosevelt

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders write letters to Mrs. Roosevelt from the perspective of children. In this Great Depression lesson, 7th graders examine the era and then write letters that identify how children living during the era must have felt.
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Moby-Dick

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take on the persona of a sailor or a captain of a whaling vessel in New England in the 1800s and write five journal entries as that person.  In this Moby Dick lesson, students research the whaling industry in 19th...
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Using Reason & Evidence to Decide What is True

For Students 4th - 10th
In this truth worksheet, students use reasoning and evidence to decide what is true and answer short answer questions. Students complete 4 questions.
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Global Cities Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 100 identification questions about world cities. Students have 8 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Royal Wedding Likely to Hurt UK Economy

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss the royal wedding. In this economy instructional activity, 5th graders take opposite sides of who should pay for the royal wedding, and hold a debate. Students discuss the meaning of debt and do a synonym match.
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Jane Goodall

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners read about Jane Goodall and complete discussion questions after they read about her. In this Jane Goodall lesson plan, students discuss questions as a group or write answers individually.
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Grammar, Vocabulary, and Idioms

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this complete the sentences worksheet, students choose the appropriate word or words to go in the blank. Students complete this for 10 sentences.
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Family traditions

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discuss family traditions. In this family tradition lesson plan, 2nd graders identify traditions in their family that have been passed down and bring in 3 things to share that have to do with these traditions.  They...
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Easter Treats

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students celebrate Easter. In this current events lesson, students visit Fountains Abbey, Cadbury World, The Big Pit, Madame Tussaud's, and Natureland online or in person to participate in Easter activities.
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Out and About: The Science of Sport

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students take a closer look at sports science. In this hands-on learning lesson, students may visit the Science Museum, the Life Science Centre, or the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum online or in-person to discover details related to the...
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J.K. Rowling

For Students 4th - 6th
In this famous people worksheet, students read a selection about the life of J.K. Rowling, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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William And Kate: Duke and Dutches of Cambridge

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Prince William and Kate Middleton and then complete a variety of in class and homework activities including spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and scrambled sentences.
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Big Time Lessons

For Teachers K - 2nd
Teaching students about time can provide a way to talk about sundials, different types of clocks, and even time travel.
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Playing it Straight

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students view live theatre. In this play productions lesson plan, students visit selected venues online or in person to see up to 32 plays in the United Kingdom.
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ESL: Like and Want Exercise

For Students 4th - 5th
In this ESL activity, students fill in blanks in sentences with the word that correctly completes them, choosing from "like" or "want."
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To Come to Illinois - Or Not?

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students analyze primary documents to determine whether the author is pro- or anti-emigration. They outline reasons for or against immigration to Illinois during the early 19th century.
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Henry Spelman: The Powhatan Indians' English Boy

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read and analyze narrative writing by and about Henry Spelman, a boy-laborer who helped settle Jamestown. They read biographical information, discuss the harsh conditions, and write a narrative piece on Henry's experiences.
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Countries and Cultures

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this countries and cultures worksheet, students write definitions for various terms, complete a description of a trip around Europe by adding articles, and write an essay about places to visit in their own country.
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Breaking News English: Live Earth Rocks 2 Billion Worldwide

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Live Earth Rocks 2 Billion Worldwide," and then respond to 1 essay, 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: Saudi King in $32 Billion Divorce Case

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Saudi King in $32 Billion Divorce Case," 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: World Naked Bike Ride Against Oil Use

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "World Naked Bike Ride Against Oil Use," 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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The Royal Family

For Students 3rd
In this British monarchy worksheet, 3rd graders learn about the Royal Family. Students complete 4 short answer, 8 multiple choice, and 1 role play situation involving the activities of the British aristocrats.