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Kids Astronomy

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this astronomy word scramble worksheet, students examine the 16 letter groupings and use the decoder to help them reveal the 16 astronomy terms listed at the bottom of the worksheet,
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The Impact of Hazelwood on School Publications

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the Supreme Court Case Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier.  In this American Government lesson, 9th graders research the recent history of censorship and how the courts have been involved in either...
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Book 2, Grade 3 2008

For Students 3rd
In this 3rd grade math standardized test practice worksheet, students solve 6 multiple-step open-ended math problems based on New York academic standards.
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New York State Testing: Grade 4 Mathematics

For Students 4th
In this NY state grade 4 math test worksheet, 4th graders complete a total of 39 problems that cover a wide variety of grade 4 math concepts.
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Roping Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore with quadrilaterals.  In this roping quadrilaterals lesson, students work in cooperative groups to play the game, "Question, please!" in order to identify, describe, compare and classify quadrilaterals....
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A Day of Hanukkah

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
You can teach your students about Hanukkah using these fun activities.
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Pulse of Life

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students calculate their pulse rate and explore how heart rate is affected by various activities.
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Calling Plans

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore the consequences of allowing students to use cell phones and other electronic devices in schools. They draft school policy statements regulating the use of these devices.
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Mint Condition

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the old currencies used by the twelve countries adopting the euro in 2002. They explore the national identity of those countries through the symbols preserved on the 'national face' of the new euro currency.
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It's Alive

For Teachers K
Students identify the differences between a nonliving and living thing. They describe what is needed for any living thing to survive. They create one page for the class book identifying why the object is a living thing.
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It's Your Move

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars study about the creation of a German village in South Korea for returning emigrants. They examine other cases of migration and relocation from modern world history.
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Symmetry

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, in groups, rotate through four workstations that reinforce the concept of symmetry. They spend about fifteen minutes at each workstation.
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Democracy: Understanding the Canadian Parliamentary System

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study democracy, levels of Canadian government and the responsibilities of elected officials. They write letter's to the Prime Minister about their pride in Canada.
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Sentence Sense

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students identify various parts of speech and write simple sentences containing those parts of speech. Students participate in a think-pair-share activity to define and identify different parts of speech and practice using the correct...
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Comparing Patterns In Chinese And American Textile

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create Chinese jacket designs using magic markers and paper jackets as well as knowledge of Chinese and American textile designs and techniques in this upper-elementary lesson.
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Order of Operations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders perform the Order of Operations. Given various story problems, groups of students solve equations requiring division, multiplication, parenthesis, exponents and other mathematical processes. They discuss the order of...
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4-Corner Fitness

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in a game called 4-Corner Fitness. Individually, they are given a card with an exercise and location on it. Once they finish one station, they move on to the next one following the music. To end the lesson, they...
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There's a Monster in My Closet!

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students create their own monsters that exist in their imaginary closets and decorate their environment. They then write a short story to describe their illustration using a prompt.
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The Opposable Thumb

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in an activity which helps them realize the importance of the opposable thumb through trying to live without it. The goal of this activity is for students to understand the physical importance of the opposable thumb.
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Flag Bookmark Craft

For Teachers K
Pupils identify the characteristics of the American flag and create a Pledge of Allegiance bookmark. They discuss the symbolism of the U.S. flag, and identify the meaning of the stripes and the stars on the flag. Students then create a...
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Lose Some Weight- Evaporate!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars determine that some liquids are able to evaporate more readily than others. They create a balance using cups and a ruler to determine which end of a strip dipped in alcohol or water evaporates the fastest, hence loses the...
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MS Math Order of Operations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create a mnemonic device which correctly represents the order of operations. They simplify expressions by correctly following the order of operations. Students use PEMDAS-parentheses, exponents, multiplication,...
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Respiratory System

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Pupils identify elements of the respiratory system. They write notes on cards, diagram the respiratory system and label it. As a class, students discuss the function of each part of the respiratory system and explore the difference...
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Immigration For Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of immigration. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students create a KWL chart to organize the information. The lesson also includes a resource link for the...