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Is There Life on Earth?
To find life on another planet, scientists look for gases (atmosphere), water, and temperatures that are not extreme. In this activity, groups of pupils become "Titan-ians," scientists who want to explore Earth for possible life forms....
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Analyzing Short Biographies to Discover Characteristics of Biographical Writing
Students read short biographies on Abraham Lincoln from various artists. Using the texts, they identify the subject of the biography and discuss whether or not illustrations contribute to a biography. They research specific information...
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Executive Decisions
Students examine the reasons behind key presidential decisions throughout American history and, by debating the pros and cons of these decisions in retrospect, students consider how these decisions affect us still today.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Defining the Separation of Power
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the separation of powers in the American government and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Troubled Times
Young scholars address their questions, anxieties and other feelings about the changes in American society since the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001 and the subsequent reactions around the world.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Differing Ideas Frame a Debate
In this current events instructional activity, students analyze a political cartoon about the SCHIP Bill and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Journalism 101
Learners understand the writing style in a newspaper. In this journalism lesson, students recognize that a newspaper has a catchy headline and objective writing. Learners interview someone in an area of interest and write a news article.
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Math Club #4: Combinatorics
In this combinatorics learning exercise, 8th graders work in a group to solve 5 problems finding the total number of combinations in a situation.
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Government 13.1 and 13.2
In this government activity, students answer 10 fill in the blank questions and 10 short answer questions regarding presidential powers.
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Making Democracy Work for Everyone, 1877-1904
Students investigate the culture of the post Reconstruction South. They participate in a jigsaw research activity, conduct Internet research on an assigned topic, and write a report to present to the class.
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Spanish Lesson
Students study the culture and current events of one of the Spanish speaking countries throughout the year.
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Inverted Sentences
In this inverted sentences activity, students read the definition of inverted sentences and how to conjugate verbs in them. They circle the correct form of the verb in 10 sentences. They invert 3 regular sentences and write 2 original ...
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Celebrating the Smithsonian's Birthday
Pupils examine online objects from the Smithsonian website and use them as subjects and inspiration for creative writing exercises.
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Homonyms -- Quiz
In this grammar learning exercise, students are assessed on their knowledge of homonyms. Students choose a homonym to complete the given sentence.