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An Awareness of Light Made Simply Fun

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners with sensory perception issues discover the properties of light through a series of excellent hands on activities. They look at beams of lights in a darkened room; use a kaleidoscope and optical illusions as they experience the...
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Religious Crusades

For Students 7th - 12th
In this religious Crusades worksheet, students respond to 2 questions that require them to write paragraphs about the effects of the Crusades. Students also examine a map of the wars and respond to short answer questions.
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Describe That State

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students broaden knowledge about all the 50 states. They combine their knowledge about states with their knowledge about parts of speech to create grammatically correct sentences that describe the characteristics of the states.
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Spanish - Imperative vs. Preterite Tense

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders take an online quiz using a website where they differentiate between preterite and imperfect tenses in Spanish. For this Spanish lesson plan, 12th graders use their computer skills and Spanish skills.
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The Wolf's Tale

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ESL literature instructional activity, students read excerpts from a story told from the wolf's perspective in Little Red Riding Hood. Students complete 4 pages of exercises and essay questions about this story.
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Grade 2 Reading Test

For Students 2nd
In this grade 2 reading quiz, 2nd graders complete a 23 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 2 reading concepts. Answers may be submitted on-line.
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School-Home Links: Writing Revision

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this writing practice worksheet, learners write about a topic interesting to them. When finished, students read their writing out loud to their family and answer a series of questions aimed at improving the information in their...
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Telling Fact from Fiction

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore fact and fiction. In this reading skills lesson, students complete a jigsaw reading activity (the reading material is not included) about Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, and Florence Nightingale.
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What's in it and Who Eats it?

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore farming by illustrating images. In this livestock instructional activity, 1st graders discuss what types of plants are used to feed livestock animals and how pets and humans eat the livestock animals. Students draw...
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Plural Possessives

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
In this plural possessives worksheet, students fill in the blanks and write possessive forms of nouns. Students complete 31 problems.
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Excellent E!

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore the short /e/ sound. They practice making the sound and recite an 'e' tongue twister. They practice writing the letter e and use Elkonin letter boxes to spell e words. In groups, they read stories and identify short /e/...
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Pumpkin Patch Fun!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research a website to find out about pumpkins. In this pumpkins lesson plan, students research the site, make a review sheet for another group to complete, draw a pumpkin, and write a summary about their learnings.
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Multiple Viewpoints

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the concept of multiple viewpoints. In this perspective lesson, 1st graders discuss the differences and similarities found within different cultures. Students then write a narrative about how something they can do...
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The Best Birthday Present Ever

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils view a PBS "In the Mix" video about smoking and identify cigarette ingredients, the physical effects of smoking and techniques used in tobacco advertising. They compose a letter persuading someone to quit smoking.
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Time Expressions Exercise

For Students 6th - 10th
In this idioms expression worksheet, learners respond to 12 matching, 12 fill in the blank, and 3 short answer questions regarding idiom expressions of time.
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Ivy Bean

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Ivy Bean learning exercise, students read about the life of the oldest woman using social networking, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Character Cluster

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice identifying characters and story elements by creating a character cluster in class.  In this story analysis lesson, 3rd graders discuss the story Snow White and identify the characteristics of the evil witch....
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Romanticism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a study of Romanticism in an attempt to build a context for how it was used. They write a 5 paragraph essay using literary devices they are familiar with. They should go back and edit their work before accepting it as...
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Graduation

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students learn to recite poems and songs that they will recite and sing at their graduation for kindergarten. In this graduation lesson, students memorize and practice 5 poems and songs.
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Uncle Jed's Barbershop

For Students 3rd - 12th
In this Uncle Jed's Barbershop learning exercise, students read the book Uncle Jed's Barbershop and complete short answer questions about it. Students complete 10 questions total.
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Immigration Graphs

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study immigration. In this graphing lesson plan, 4th graders make a population graph of people who have immigrated to Indiana.
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PET Review

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this language review instructional activity, students read about James Cook and complete a fill in the blanks inside the paragraphs about him, read about the western alphabet and complete multiple choice questions, and more. Students...
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Six Evaluating Algebraic Expressions Practice for the Math Regents Exam

For Students 8th - 10th
In this substitution activity, students evaluate six algebraic expressions.  These six problems are practice for  the math regents exam and the solutions are provided.
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Batter Up

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore personal achievement by reading a children's book. In this story analysis lesson, students read the book Batter Up, by Sue Muller Hacking and discuss the main character in the story and the actions that she takes to meet...