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The Proper Gentlemen: George Washington and "The Rules of Civility"

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students read and interpret a portion of the "Rules of Civility." They describe the significance of these rules in Washington's time. They discuss how the rules might be significant in today's world. They write rules of etiquette that...
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Earthquake!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students gain an understanding of earthquakes. They examine vocabulary associated with earthquakes, how earthquakes happen, and preventive measures taken to diminish damage or harm in the event that an earthquake should happen.
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Populations in the Path of Natural Hazards

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read "Geographical Mobility: 1995-2000." They examine the maps in the handouts and compare them with maps from an atlas. In the second part of this lesson, students read "In Harm's Way." They receive three more handouts, one a...
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Where in the World is Carbon Dixoide?

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students conduct experiments designed to detect the presence of CO2 by using a BTB that changes color (blue to yellow) in the presence of CO2. First, students experiment with the CO2 from combining vinegar and baking soda. In part two,...
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Passive Verb Patterns

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ESL passive verb worksheet, learners read 10 sentences that have a missing verb. Students use the verb provided in parentheses and fill in the space with a form of the passive.
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Birthday Moons

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students find the phase of the moon on the date of their birth.  In this science instructional activity, students chart the moon from the date of their birth till they were one month old.  Students fill out a graphic organizer...
Interactive
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Conditional Exercise 11

For Students 5th - 10th
In this online interactive grammar skills learning exercise, students answer 10 fill in the blank questions regarding conditionals. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Social Effects of WWII on SC (Pt. 3)

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the impact of World War II on South Carolina. In this American history lesson, 5th graders analyze primary documents that include political cartoons and advertisements that were published in South Carolina during...
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Smiley Face Circle Stories

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine different artifacts from the 1970's. In this history instructional activity, students discover what each artifact is by seeing the artifact and reading a card defining what the artifact represents. On the second day,...
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Nunavut - Flag and Coat of Arms

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine the symbolism of flags and coats of arms. For this community lesson, students discuss the meaning behind the Nunavut flag and coat of arms. Students then design flags and coats of arms that represent their communities.
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The Goldilocks Principle: A Model of Atmospheric Gases

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students discuss the characteristics of the Goldilocks Principle. They discover the pressure and chemical composition of Venus and Mars. They discuss how the Earth's temperature is affected by the atmosphere.
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Science: What Is the Carbon Cycle?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine the carbon cycle while identifying its sources, sinks, and release agents. Using magazines and newspapers, groups of students design collages illustrating the carbon cycle. Finally, they write responses to several...
Writing
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Judaism - Yom Kippur Newspaper Article Writing Frame

For Students 8th - 10th
In this writing frame worksheet, students imagine they are journalists reporting for a local newspaper. Students write an article about Yom Kippur that illustrates their knowledge of the Jewish religious festival.
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Beginning Short Stories - "Oh No!"

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this beginning short stories worksheet, students read a basic version of a story and then they read an advanced version of the same story. Students then answer 8 questions about the story and its vocabulary.
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Art as a profession

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students research a possible career in computer animation. In this computer animation lesson plan, students research the amount of money you could make in computer animation and the kinds of jobs you could acquire.
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What Factors Impact a Greenhouse?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars analyze the Greenhouse Effect and the science of greenhouses. For this global climate lesson, students read background information about the 'greenhouse effect' and define 'albedo.' Young scholars examine pictures of...
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Verb Tenses and Their Uses Exercise

For Students 4th - 6th
In this recognizing verbs in sentences activity, students review the three tenses and verb uses, fill in the blanks with uses and to complete sentences, and correct mistakes in sentences. Students write 19 answers.
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Imperialism

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners explore the concept of Imperialism. In this foreign policy lesson, students examine the policies of the US and other countries through time. Learners then create a political cartoon of their own and create a timeline that...
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ESL Storyboards

For Students 1st - 12th
In this ESL literacy worksheet, students examine each individual board and then use them to tell and write a story about the events.
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Land Use Change Over Time

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use historical aerial photographs and current aerial photographs to compare the change over time to the land. In this land changing lesson plan, students analyze, compare, contrast, and list the land change in their own community.
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Population Pyramid

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students learn about demographic population pyramids. They then design and fictitious nation and draw its population pyramid.
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Railroad Idioms Art Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research railroad idioms.  In this idiom lesson, 6th graders read through a glossary of different railroad idioms and their meanings. They illustrate a chosen idiom.
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Aqueduct Architecture: Moving Water to the Masses in Ancient Rome

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders compare ancient and modern technology in water transporting. In this lesson on the evolution of the aqueduct, 9th graders build a working aqueduct model and examine its components. They explain the importance and use of the...
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"I Cannot Tell a Lie"

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine and debunk historical myths, using the American Revolution as a starting point. They create and play a game of "American History: Fact or Fiction?"

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