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Sending Messages, Then and Now

For Teachers K - 1st
Students analyze how patriots created ways to communicate during the Revolutionary War. After reading about and discussing ways patriots communicated, students create a chart analyzing the way messages are sent today with the way...
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Research - Roald Dahl

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars listen to one of Dahl's poems or complete one of his books. They then research using the official Roald Dahl website and navigate some of the areas to familiarize themselves with some of the content to enable them to...
Interactive
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English Exercises: Earthquakes and Present Continuous Tense

For Students 6th
For this present continuous tense worksheet, 6th graders watch 3 videos about real earthquakes, then write 5 sentences using present progressive tense, read a story and interactively select the correct word for 13 blanks, then select...
Worksheet
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Test Book--Grade 7

For Students 6th - 8th
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts activity, students read excerpts and answer comprehension questions.  Students read 5 passages and answer 26 questions and 2 short answer questions.
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Mississippi Bridge

For Students 3rd
In this literature worksheet, 3rd graders refer to the book entitled Mississippi Bridge.  Students respond to 13 short answer reading comprehension questions.    
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When Jessie Came Across the Sea

For Students 3rd
In this literature worksheet, 3rd graders refer to the book entitled When Jessie Came Across the Sea.  Students respond to 11 short answer reading comprehension questions.    
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Selections on Islamic Fundamentalism

For Students 9th - 12th
For this Islamic fundamentalism worksheet, learners read a 3-page selection on the topic and then respond to 2 short answer questions based on the selection.
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Shirin Ebadi

For Students 4th - 6th
In this famous people worksheet, students read about the life of Shirin Ebadi and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to matching, sequencing, writing and spelling activities. An answer key is included.
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Teaching Night with Web Research Assignments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research the Holocaust. They read the autobiography, Night, by Elie Wiesel, conduct research on a child of the Holocaust, and write an essay comparing/contrasting the life of their selected child with that of Elie Wiesel.
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Hurricane Katrina Poetry

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students write poems about the effects of a storm. Students study on what it might be like to be excavated. Students explore on how to revise and re-draft their work. Students construct a poem from words and phrases prompted by a picture.
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No Impact Project: Water

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students use the "No Impact Project" to analyze the consumption of water. In this water consumption lesson, students discuss the pros and cons of tap water or bottled water. Students read about chemicals in water and watch a video clip...
Worksheet
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Social Scientists

For Students 9th - 12th
In this social scientist worksheet, students respond to 10 matching and short answer questions about the work of economists, archaeologists, anthropologists, historians, and political scientists.
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Abduction Prevention Spelling

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this spelling worksheet, students read about dealing with strangers and practice writing a series of words highlighted in the text. A reference website for additional resources is given.
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Big Beautiful Cats

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this animal worksheet, young scholars become familiar with 8 different species of wild cats by reading an informative paragraph and examining a picture for each. Students complete a crossword puzzle about wild cats.
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Russian Revolution

For Students 6th - 7th
In this Russian Revolution worksheet, students read about Tsarist Russia, Communism, the February Revolution, the October Revolution, and Russia's Civil War. Students answer 8 questions about the text.
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Values Auction

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Learners assess what they value and participate in a class auction. In this financial values lesson, students complete a budget activity and use play money to participate in an auction. Learners complete a related worksheet and take a...
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Social Studies: Adolescent Characteristics

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine the various characteristics of adolescence. In a Powerpoint presentation they observe the physical, emotional, and social traits of adolescence. In groups, they investigate researchers associated with developmental...
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Pregnancy

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students view a PowerPoint presentation about pregnancy. They work in groups to complete activities at each of six stations. Students create a baby from clay dough. They use construction paper to design a quilt square. Students complete...
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The U.S. White House

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this White House worksheet, students learn a few facts about the President's house in Washington D.C. by reading a one paragraph text. Students answer 6 multiple choice questions. This is an online interactive worksheet.
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Bee and Wasp Identification

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students study the differences between honey bee, bumble bee, paper wasp, and yellow jackets. In this insect classification lesson, students study posters of various bees and wasps. Students read the story Holly Honey Bee Story. Students...
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The Secret Garden Activity Worksheet

For Students 5th - 7th
Made up of two parts, a set of exercises and a test, this resource follows The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The 15 activities are labeled by chapter and cover plot and word meaning. The test is made up of five different...
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Ways of Giving

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to two basic Jewish religious terms. As a class, they are read background on the role of Jewish women's societies. In groups, they are given texts of various speeches made by women and answer discussion...
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Pioneering Spirits: A Personalized History of Our Jewish Community

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students travel in groups to various stations to discover the history of the Jewish community. At each station, they read primary source documents about the history of their community and research their own family history. They mix...
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Parental Responsibilities

For Teachers Higher Ed
Pupils discuss their responsibilities and experiences as parents. Individually, students create a list of parental responsibilities. Individual lists are combined and discussed with the whole class. This lesson is designed for pupils...