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Kites of Japan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students perform research into the designs of Japanese kites in order to appreciate them for their aerodynamic designs. The appreciation builds student interest in order to produce their own similar designs.
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Lesson Plan on Korea

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a lesson about ancient pottery making in Korea. The time of the research goes back to the 12th century. They read a story and study the attributes of characterization that the author uses.
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Writing a Children's Book -- Young Authors

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice their writing skills by creating a children's book. They integrate five elements of short stories into the narrative. They share their stories with their book buddies.
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The Chemistry of Black Pottery

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create pottery out of black clay using traditional methods. They demonstrate appropriate Native American cultural traditions related to the making of black pottery, including prayers to Mother Earth and Clay Woman.
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Full Game of Speedball

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners run lap around the field. They complete dynamic stretching: high knees, high knee kicks, forward lunges, 45 degree, side lunges, and high knee crossover. Students review the scoring and rules of the game speedball. They are...
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Now I See You... The Changing Perception of Women

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the changing view of women during the 20th century. Using art, literature and music, they identify the various perceptions used throughout history. They also predict what women's' perceptions are going to be in the next...
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Pigs Don't Wear Pants

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students engage in the writing process and differentiate between what is real versus fantasy. They identify the rhyming words and follow the steps of writing to complete the page for the class book. The prompt is checked looking for...
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The Awful Eight

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of a carpool and its contributions to either reducing or increasing air pollution. They conduct research using a variety of resources for background information. The information is used to write a play...
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Electric Motor

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Strudents construct an operating electric motor while demonstrating electromagnetic principles. They use paper clips, thin wire, 1D size battery and a circular magnet to make an electric motor.
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Mouthpart Madness

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore the basic biology of a pest. They identify the four major kinds of insect mouthparts and explain how they work. Students examine the specific mouthparts and how they can limit food resources and in what environment an...
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Texas State Capitol, Post-Visit Lesson Plan, 4th Grade

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders tour the Texas State Capitol and review historic figures discussed on the Capitol tour. They complete additional research to acquire additional information about important Texans. They write a report about the individual...
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Moon Phases

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a study looking for the differences found during the cycle of one lunar month. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Then the information is used to construct a lunar calendar to observe daily changes and...
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China Rocks! Chinese Calligraphy on Stone

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars explore the art of calligraphy through writing Chinese characters. They view a Power Point as an introduction to Chinese calligraphy and practice writing Chinese characters. In groups, they visit centers to explore the...
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Symbolism in China's Material Goods

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students make a generalization about the process of 'looking' and 'grouping', hoping to show that we, as Americans, show preferences and shared choices. They study examples of American art through time and create a class chart...
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Igneous Rock Formation

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use the computer lab to search for answers to questions on their workshet. They discuss the creation of igneouss rocks and listen as the teacher lectures about lava. Students follow directions to mix a batch of salt dough...
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Patricia's Garden

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a three paragraph story and answer three comprehension questions provided at the end of the story. The directions ask for complete sentences.
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Lord of the Flies: Chapter 4 Reading and Study Guide

For Teachers 8th - 12th
In this reading and study guide worksheet, students define 8 vocabulary words, define 1 literary term, and respond to 24 short answer questions pertaining to chapter 4 of William Golding's Lord of the Flies.
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Understanding Simple Present Tense Verbs Using the Song 'Penny Lane"

For Students Higher Ed
In this music and grammar worksheet, students use the song, "Penny Lane" by the Beatles, to examine the use of simple present tense verbs. They listen to the song before completing 4 short answer questions. They record present tense...
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Going to vs. Will

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this grammar worksheet, students learn about when they should say "going to" and when they should say "will". They then answer 15 questions using what they learned.
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Worksheet: Azar: Understanding and Using English Grammar, Chart 11-8

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this past or present participial worksheet, students use the present or past participial form of the word given in parentheses depending on the meaning of the ten sentence.
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Worksheet 7: Housekeeping Activities

For Students 3rd - 4th
While only having a few questions, this activity could be a good review of vocabulary in the lower grades. Learners fill in 6 fill-in-the-blank spaces with the correct vocabulary word. There are pictures to aid in understanding.
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Vocabulary Review

For Students 5th - 6th
In this synonyms worksheet, learners select from 3 choices the word or phrase that means the same as the word or phrase in bold. There are 10 sentences on the page.
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Reading: Two Beautiful Homes

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students examine the blueprints for two homes and read a letter from the real estate agent. Students answer 8 true/false questions about the information.
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Worksheet 5. Vocabulary Practice

For Students 4th - 6th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students circle the letter of the word or phrase that means the same as the words in bold. There are 14 questions on this worksheet.

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