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Seeing Cells
Students discuss what comes to mind when they hear the term cell and discuss what a cell is in biological terms. They look at pictures of cells and color a picture of a cell diagram, writing the job of each part as they go. After the...
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planet worksheet
In this art learning exercise, students color the planet and create their own designs. An extension activity for this sheet they could create a planet cutout.
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Connect-The-Dots
For this math worksheet, students complete an elephant-shaped connect-the-dots picture. The numbers range from one to thirty-eight. Students may also color in the illustration when they are finished.
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Three in a Row Calendar Game
Students explore a calendar. In this calendar and math instructional activity, students view a video clip about using a calendar. Students participate in a game in which a game board is used to identify days of the week, dates, and months.
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It's An Eggstravaganza!
In this Dr. Seuss book craft activity, learners make a picture frame for their picture. Students cut out the pattern and attach their picture in an egg shape covered with green Saran wrap. The frame says "I Love Green Eggs and Ham" and...
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Jose' Clemente Orozco
Students analyze the art of Mexican artist Jose' Clemente Orozco and complete analysis activities. In this Mexican art analysis lesson plan, students read about Orozco's Zapatistas and answer discussion questions.
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Yy is for Yo-Yo
In this printing worksheet, learners form the upper and lowercase letter Yy. Students also color in two pictures that begin with the letter.
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Yy is for Yo-yo
In this printing worksheet, students form 11 upper and lowercase letter Y's. Students color in pictures of words beginning with the letter and write one row of Y's independently.
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Colors Collide or Combine?
As part of a unit investigating the dissolving of M&Ms® candy coating, this instructional activity examines whether or not the different colors combine. There are no new concepts revealed in this particular instructional activity,...
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Tessellmaniacs
Seventh graders create 3 original tessellation using polygons. They slide, turn, rotate and glide their designs on the computer. They print their tessellation on a T-shirt and teach the 6th graders about tessellations.
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Determining Left, Middle and Right
In this left, middle and right worksheet, students follow directions, coloring shapes located either on the left, right, or in the middle. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Pattern Puzzlers
Students identify triangles, circles, and squares, then show their understanding of patterns by continuing a pattern that contains three different elements. They utilize worksheets imbedded in this plan to practice using these shapes.
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Left, Middle,Right
In this left, middle, right worksheet, students complete 2 questions, determining which letters are to the right or left. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Seed Diversity
Students explore agriculture by researching different seeds. In this seed identification lesson, students collaborate in small groups to analyze a package of different seeds. Students utilize a magnifying glass to examine each seed...
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Clowns
Students read books, learn about the letter c, and eat with clown noses on to learn about clowns. For this clowns lesson plan, students also have a parade where they dress like clowns.
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Making Valentine's Day Cards
Pupils construct Valentine's Day cards. In this holiday lesson, students use felt, construction paper, markers, and glue to create unique Valentine's Day cards.
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Mystery Box
Students use their sense of touch to describe an object in the mystery box. In this mystery box activity, students use linguistic abilities to describe the object. Students give as much detail as they can as to what they feel that object...
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Tempera/chalk painting
Third graders investigate and accurately interpret with cupporting evidence the artwork of Claude Monet. They choose what they will paint. Students draw a rough draft on paper. They produce interseting looking "brush strokes", where...
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Branching Art From Nature
Students construct an art piece from nature. In this visual art lesson, students use objects from the environment (petals, leaves, and stones) to create a unique art piece.
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Joseph Stella Art: Line Designs
Students discover the focal point in pictures and create their own images using lines and space. In this art analysis lesson, students create a black dot on a white paper which becomes a focal point for the lines the student will...
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Confetti Eggs
Students create a confetti filled egg. In this art lesson students use multiple steps to decorate and fill an egg. The result is an egg that has been hollowed, filled with confetti, and has a decorated shell. The students break them open...
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Patty's Pumpkin Patch
Learners explore Halloween by examining pumpkins in class. In this pumpkin observation lesson, students discuss the method in which pumpkins are grown and the time line it takes a pumpkin to grow from a seed. Learners read a pumpkin poem...
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Kite Making
In this kite learning exercise, 4th graders follow the directions for constructing a kite, using bamboo skewers, plastic, and fishing line.
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What is the Function of Each Seed Part in the Growth of a Plant
Sixth graders investigate the parts of a seed by using a digital camera. In this botany lesson, 6th graders plant their own seeds in class and demonstrate the necessary attributes for growing a plant. Students utilize a...