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The Theory of Evolution
In this theory of evolution worksheet, students will review the role Charles Darwin played in the theory of evolution, natural selection, and adaptations. Students will explore some of the different types of evidence for the theory of...
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Books for Teaching About Colors
Students explore colors through books. In this lesson plan students read books about colors. The lesson plan is divided by color and within each color there is a list of books about that color. Moreover each color section also includes...
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How has rice been produced throughout history?
Fourth graders research rice history. In this rice history instructional activity, 4th graders discover the farming methods used to cultivate rice. They read about the role of rice in many cultures.
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English Exercises: Furniture and Rooms
In this online interactive English activity, students respond to 25 fill in the blank questions that require them to use English vocabulary appropriately. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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ESL Reading Comprehension: "Brown Widow" Spider
In this ESL reading comprehension learning exercise, students read an article about the discovery of the "brown widow" spider and complete a set of 15 comprehension questions.
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Rapunzel
For this story worksheet, students read "Rapunzel," then answer comprehension, extension and discussion questions and conduct simple research on castles.
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Birth, Growth, And Development
Students understand that all living things have a life cycle that includes being born, developing into an adult, reproducing, and eventually dying.
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Punnett Squares/Genetics
Ninth graders complete a monohybrid cross and a dihybrid cross. In this biology lesson, 9th graders predict the traits of offspring using the Punnett square. They differentiate recessive and dominant genes.
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Cause and Effect
In this cause and effect worksheet, students read the descriptions and determine the cause and effect for each example. Students select the correct word to complete the 5 examples.
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Mitosis and Meiosis
Students model and differentiate between the processes of mitosis and meiosis. In partners, they use yarn and construction paper to create models for each of the phases of mitosis and meiosis then compare the chromosome numbers in each...
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The Young Virginia Gardener: Create a Plant
In this gardening learning exercise, students draw a plant on a poster board, cutting out pictures of vegetables from magazines and gluing them on the leaves of their drawn plant in the proper places: stem vegetables, fruit vegetables...
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Explorit's Green Salad Quiz
In this food history worksheet, learners read the information about the history of food and salads. Students select the correct answer for the 6 related questions.
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Biology: Butterfly Activities
Second graders examine various types of butterflies and insects around their school. They identify differences between beetles and butterflies. Students examine books about butterflies, complete symmetry drawings, and make ladybug key...
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Rainforests of the World
Fifth graders view a National Geographic video about the rainforests of the world. They create a mural of the different types of fauna.
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Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #106
In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 12 multiple choice questions complementing the October 2009 issue. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
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Baa, Ram, Ewe.... Sheep Tales
Students explore animal characteristics by reading animal stories in class. In this sheep habitat lesson, students identify the uses for sheep in our agricultural based society and the importance of wool in our economy. Students read...
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Think Green
Students experience and practice compositing and recycling through hands-on-activities. They distinguish between which items from their trash can be recycled, composted and reused. The process for making recycled paper is also covered in...
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Zen Gardens
Learners study the design elements and symbolism of Japanese gardens through a hands-on lesson in Zen Garden design.
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Biological Communities
Young scholars identify consumers and producers in different communities. Students collect a variety of soil samples and record organisms found in the samples.
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Walk and Learn
Fourth graders take a nature walk on a nice sunny spring day. They discuss different things in nature. They write down observations in their notebook.
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Technology In The Early Elementary Classroom
First graders explore the creation of the world and what was created on each specific day. They read the creation of the world from the Bible, watch a video, and sing a song about the Creator. Using Kid Pix software, 1st graders create...
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The Paleozoic Era Crossword
In this Paleozoic Era worksheet, students complete a 12 word crossword puzzle using given clues about the Paleozoic Era. Answers given on page 2.
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The Effects of Solar Energy
Students examine how solar energy is absorbed and used. For this solar energy lesson students complete several activities that allow them to better understand solar energy.
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Alex: Angiosperms Plants With Flowers
By using a hands-on activity,the students will learn about the Life Cycle of the Angiosperms. Students will learn about the female and male parts of a flower. This would be a great activity to follow a unit on reproduction in flowering...