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Grade 5 Basic Math
In this grade 5 math learning exercise, 5th graders answer a set of 22 multiple choice problem solving and estimation questions. Worksheet may be completed on-line and answers submitted.
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Mix and Match Poetry
Third graders compare boring and vivid words: adjectives, adverbs, and verbs. They list them and come up with 10 vivid words on cards. They shuffle all the cards and use 10 to write "vivid" poetry.
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"Beary" Super Summarizing!
Students practice the the strategy steps of summarization to assist them in remembering what they've read. They read and analyze a copy of the article "Hey, Bear' Beware" from Ranger Rick Magazine for content and important details.
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Can You Predict It?
Students apply reading strategies to improve comprehension and fluency. They establish a purpose for reading. Students read the The Shoemaker and the Elves by Esop. They go over the setting, characters, problem, solution and ending of a...
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Go Fish for Antonyms
Third graders, after reading and discussing the book, "One Fish Two Fish," by Dr. Seuss, practice matching pairs of antonyms together with an accuracy of 12 out of 15. They make flashcards in the shape of fish to study with and play a...
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A River Runs Through It
Students study the novel A River Runs Through It. In this language arts lesson, students apply a pre-reading strategy to help them better comprehend the text. Students use guided imagery and write down what they saw. Students apply this...
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Leo Lionni’s Little Blue and Little Yellow
Students use the Internet to research the author Leo Lionni, then rewrite and illustrate one of his stories.
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PLANNING A DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
Twelfth graders research stocks and how to read and interpret financial data. They choose 5 companies to invest in and track their performance over 10 weeks. They create a spreadsheet which shows the results.
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Significant Events
Students identify significant events in Australia's history. They speculate how they have influenced the development of our culturally diverse nation. Students write an imaginary interview with a person whose life was influenced by one...
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The Squares of Numbers in Multiplication
Students make multiplication squares. For this math lesson, students review their multiplication facts and multiplication strategies. Students are introduced to multiplication squares when multiplying a number by itself.
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Investigation: The Local Bagel Shop
Sixth graders explore economics by solving business math problems. In this ratio and proportion lesson, 6th graders examine different meals to be purchased at a coffee shop and compare which prices make which meals a better purchase....
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IEP Goals
Students answer three questions to accomplish their daily plan: What methods will I use?, What help do I need?, and When will I do it? They evaluate and adjust their plans daily instead of weekly. Pupils practice using the Take Action...
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Internet Search Skills 101
Students practice computer and Internet jargon and explore different types of searches. They perform a search with and without Boolean search operators. In addition, they practice how to make the most of their searching time by being as...
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Ratio and Proportion
Students explore ratios and proportions. In this ratios lesson, students work in groups to identify the ratio of boys to girls, as well as the ratio of vowels to consonants in their names. Given a bag of candy, students work in groups to...
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Artha
Students explore the concept of artha. For this Hinduism lesson, students read, "Seven Ways to Greet a Neighbor," and "Eight Rupees." Students discuss artha in light of the readings completed as part of the lesson.
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Percents
Students explore the concept of percents. In this percents instructional activity, students discuss the prefix cent and words that contain that prefix. Students make bead necklaces and determine the percentages of certain beads in...
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Whole Language Approach in Solving Word Problems
Students explore the concept of word problems. In this word problems lesson, students read a version of the Three Little Pigs. Students discuss what math vocabulary words such as 'in all' and 'many more' meant in the story.
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Once I Was a Baby Trout
Learners sing a song about the trout life cycle. In this trout life cycle lesson plan, students learn trout vocabulary and make motions while singing this song.
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Labor Matters
Students examine the labor movement. For this labor issues lesson, students discuss the role of labor organizations and research their beginnings in order to better understand the debate over the Employee Free Choice Act.
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Time Capsule - Show What You Know, Project
In this time capsule worksheet, learners follow the directions to make index cards and write draft ideas on paper about tips to think about when studying a particular unit. Students complete 3 sets of directions for the learners of next...
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Eye Spy a Pattern
Fifth graders examine how to see patterns by showing how things work together. They identify, analyze and determine a rule for predicting and extending numberical patterns involving operations of whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
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Kakuro Puzzle
In this math worksheet, students solve the number puzzle looking for the missing values. The sheet is intended to be a teacher's guide.
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Gesture and Chance
Students examine the role of chance in creating Dada art and analyze the idea of gesture. In this art analysis lesson, students consider gesture in drawings and the role of chance in Dada art. Students complete image based discussion....
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Making Rectangles
Learners study rectangles. In this math instructional activity, students use numbers, measurements and geometry to draw rectangles of varying sizes.