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Newton's Laws
Eighth graders distinguish between and apply Newton's Laws. They take a quiz reviewing Kinetic and Potential Energy. Students explain that they have just demonstrated Newton's three laws of motion. They also explain what forces are...
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Rr is for Rain
In this printing practice worksheet, learners learn to form both upper and lower case letter R. Learners trace several examples before forming their own letters in the unlined boxes.
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Star Party- Closing Lesson
Students study the stars and galaxies. In this universe lesson students complete their unit by participating in an evening bonfire to share what they learned.
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Breaking News English - US Fat Cats Quizzed Over High Salaries
In this ESL/ELL reading comprehension activity, learners read or listen to an article entitled, "US Fat Cats Quizzed Over High Salaries." They discuss the article and participate in both pre and post-reading activities. They fill in the...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Curious George Rides a Bike
Students explore language arts by reading a classic book in class. For this story vocabulary lesson, students read the book Curious George Rides a Bike and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define the selected words...
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Yao Ming
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Yao Ming and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches,...
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Not So Snappy 7
In this math worksheet, learners look for the answers to the word problems that focus upon using the number seven. They develop vocabulary and problem solving skills.
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Newton's Third Law of Motion
Seventh graders are introduced to Newton's Third Law of Motion. In this physics activity students examine the concept of thrust as one of the forces acting on aircraft.
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Everyday Heroes
Students research heroes and create their own criteria of what constitutes a hero. They choose a personal hero and create a web page that portrays the individual and their accomplishments. Students create a presentation for the class.
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Titanic: Lessons Learned
In this Titanic worksheet, students read several passages about the sinking of the Titanic. Students then answer 3 questions about the passage.
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ESL Advanced Reading Comprehension
In this advanced ESL reading comprehension activity, students read a detailed article about a couple who sues a TV company. Students then answer 7 true/false questions. This is most appropriate for adult ESL students.
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Fuel Saving
Students explore the problem of percentages. Students find a given fraction or percentage of a quantity. Students devise and use problem solving strategies on problems explored.
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Help! I'm Under Too Much Pressure!
Students play with a ping pong ball sized piece of modeling clay observing what happens to the clay as they play with it and write their observations in their notebooks. They share the results of their observations introducing the term...
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Satellites
Eighth graders explore the history of space travel and satellites. Through a teacher demonstration, 8th graders observe how a satellite revolves another object. They identify natural and artificial satellites, explore how satellites...
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World's Most Powerful Explosions
In this explosions worksheet, learners review some of the most powerful explosions that have taken place around the world throughout history. This worksheet has 17 short answer questions.
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Cassini gets Ready to run Rings Around Saturn
Fourth graders study an article about Saturn. In this investigative lesson students discuss the article and complete an activity that asks them what question they would pose about Saturn.
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Writing a Comparison/Contrast Paragraph: Using Vivid Verbs
In this vivid verbs worksheet, students complete three activities that help them use strong, vivid verbs in the comparison and contrast writing.
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Tongue Twisters
In this oral language worksheet set, students practice saying 16 tongue twisters. They recite the short poems that highlight the sound of different letters of the alphabet. There are no questions related to this worksheet.
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Designing a Mars Lander
Fourth graders investigate how to design a Mars Lander. They design, launch and land a Mars Lander. Students use balloons, pipe cleaners, and tape to design a Mars Lander. Students create a Mars Lander that will protect an egg from...
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International Email Connections
Middle schoolers are matched with international students and communicate through email. They concentrate on sentence structure, spelling, details, and composition in their communication.
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Interest Survey
In this science and social studies worksheet, students complete a survey about their interests. Students check each subject that they are interested in, such as killer whales, Thomas Edison, and magnets.
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Cold War - The Space Race
In these Cold War worksheets, students read about the space race between the United States and Russia. Students also read about the first man on the moon and answer 8 questions about the texts.
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Engineering Activity
In this engineering instructional activity, students research engineering and fill in blanks to complete sentences. A reference web site is given.
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Breaking News English: Thousands Escaping from Lebanon
In this English worksheet, students read "Thousands Escaping from Lebanon," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.