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Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read the book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. In this Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs lesson, 2nd graders are given a list of words from the story to write with. Students write their own story with the words, then the...
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Does Global Warming Increase the Intensity of Atmospheric Natural Disasters?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars study global warming by communicating the problem, process and solutions.  In this global lesson plan students use graphs, research and write a critical stance on natural disasters.
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Day in the Life of a Homeless Person

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine a day from the point of view of a homeless person. They listen to and discuss two stories, identify ways to help homeless people, watch a Reading Rainbow video, and write an essay.
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How About a Hand?: The Drive

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the concept of social justice. In this service learning worksheet, students read Wanda's Roses in order to understand homelessness, hunger, and poverty.
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students analyze classic children's stories by creating story maps.  In this children's literature lesson, students read Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and practice retelling the story with picture cards that need to be put into...
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American Frontiers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners study the settlement of the American frontier through literature. In this literature lesson, students read and discuss works by James Fenimore Cooper, Bret Harte, Mark Twain, Willa Cather, and Hamlin Garland. Learners compare...
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Popular Sovereignty and the Lecompton Constitution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the purpose of the Lecompton Constitution.  In this United States History lesson, students read several articles then complete several activities to reinforce their reading, such as a cause and effect worksheet,...
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Clearing the Air

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read a New York Times article and investigate a variety of emissions that contribute to global warming. They participate in a mock international summit in which they present recommendations for reversing the global warming trend.
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Using Literature to Teach Bullying

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students explore signs and types of bullying. In this "building character" lesson, students listen to several read alouds based on a bully theme. Four groups are formed to discuss "gossip", "exclusion", "physical bullying", and "verbal...
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Back to School Crossword

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the word bank and clues reading across and down to complete the puzzle about returning to school. Students write 10 answers.
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Arthur's Nose

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students read a story and complete a story map.  In this diversity and acceptance lesson, students read Arthur's Nose, make a story map, research Aardvarks, complete a Venn Diagram comparing Arthur's nose to other animals in the...
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Advise and Consent

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students survey people of the community to collect opinions regarding a problem. In this philanthropic lesson, students understand the philosophy of Andrew Carnegie about giving back. Students study a problem and propose a solution.
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Graphs

For Students Higher Ed
In this graphing worksheet, students read information and study diagrams about graphing. Students complete 3 graphing activities.
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One of Einstein's Favorite Puzzles

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra learning exercise, students are given a word problem and asked to find the number that someone wrote down without telling the other person. They follow specific algebraic steps to arrive at their solution. There is an...
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Woman Power!!! Mathematics Camp

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore mathematics by researching stereotypes. For this gender bias lesson, students participate in discussions where they identify traditional careers according to their own gender. Female students attend summer camp and...
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Proving the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using the pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson plan, students complete proofs using the Pythagorean Theorem. They share their proofs and solutions with their classmates and family members.
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Working Together to Improve Our Community

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students from the fourth grade research a solution to a community problem and converse with eighth graders via email. Eighth graders study the political process and work with the fourth graders to present information to the public to...
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The Odyssey - By Homer

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students read and interpret the epic poem The Odyssey by Homer. They interlock this poem to other spectacular people or events such as Amelia Earhart and the Bermuda Triangle. A vast array of excellent assignments are given within this...
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Oedipus by Sophocles

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students read and interpret the play Oedipus by Sophocles. A wide array of fabulous thought provoking assignments are intertwined within this lesson for the students to complete.
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Mars Pathfinder

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science worksheet, students read about the Mars Pathfinder. Students also answer 2 comprehension questions about the reading.
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Waste Not, Want Not – Recycling

For Students 5th
In this recycling worksheet, 5th graders read a selection about recycling, renewable, and non-renewable resources. They answer 6 questions based on the reading by defining words, separating trash into renewable and non-renewable...
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Percentages

For Students 6th - 8th
In this percentages worksheet, students read about how to express numbers as fractions, convert to decimal form and find the percent. They practice by solving four problems using the method they read about.
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Breaking News English: Canada Leader Eats Raw Seal Heart

For Students 7th - Higher Ed
For this ESL worksheet, learners first read or listen to a text about a Canadian governor-general who ate a raw seal heart to show her support for seal hunting. Students complete 8 pages of comprehension exercises....
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Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 11 short answer and essay questions based on Winesburg, Ohio. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at the bottom of the page.

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