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Marian Anderson

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine the life of Marian Anderson. They listen to a CD recording of Marian Anderson. Students take notes about her life and they discuss how some of her experiences are similar to those they have experienced. Students practice...
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African Music and Instruments

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers listen to African music and determine its origin. They discuss basic elements of African music and sing an African song. Students examine the rhythm, instruments and culture of Africa. Using various websites, they...
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Alligator Craft Paper Bag Puppet

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students make paper bag puppets. They use the puppets as a story teller and reader. Students use the puppets to ask questions during and after reading. They assemble their own puppet. Students use the puppets to introduce new themes,...
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Found Poem - Found Song

For Students 6th - 9th
In this Louisiana music worksheet, students learn that a found poem is made using words and phrases from some things they have read and, then write a found poem following the steps listed on the worksheet.
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African Music

For Students 6th - 10th
In this African music worksheet, learners read about how family life, community music, and rhythms are part of the culture and music of Africa.
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The Ant and the Grasshopper

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this cause and effect practice worksheet, students read a brief written piece about an ant and a grasshopper. Students then write a cause and effect on each map.
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Earthworm Nervous System

For Teachers K - 5th
Investigate the nervous system of an earthworm! Your class gets into pairs to test, record, and draw conclusions about the reaction earthworms have to different stimuli (sound, light, and smell).
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Humor: Vocabulary Skills

For Students 5th - 10th
In this online interactive vocabulary skills worksheet, learners answer 10 fill in the blank questions regarding humor-related vocabulary. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Metaphors

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this metaphor worksheet, students make a "word card" with the word metaphor for their vocabulary bank, then determine whether statement from The Dragonslayer are similes or metaphors, 
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Jennifer Lopez

For Students 4th - 6th
In this famous people activity, students read about Jennifer Lopez and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to synonym matching, sequencing, writing, spelling and vocabulary activities.
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Hi-Tech Volunteerism

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine their personal skills and strengths and connect them to specific volunteer possibilities in developing countries. Based on what they explore hi-tech venture philanthropy, students envision projects that affect global...
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Europe: Indigenous Musical Genius

For Teachers 8th
Students are introduced to several forms of indigenous European music. Students become familiar with instruments, musical and forms and styles from Spain, Sardinia, Austria and Switzerland. Students recreate selected rhythms and styles.
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Breaking News English: Susan Boyle to Star in Japanese Show

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "Susan Boyle to Star in Japanese Show," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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VH1 Storytellers for Save the Music Starring Billy Joel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine recordings of Billy Joel.
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Tony Bennett VH1 Storytellers for VH1 Save the Music

For Teachers K - 4th
Learners explore what messages lyrics give to their listeners. They use music from Tony Bennett and the Backstreet Boys.
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Introduction to the Blues

For Teachers K - 12th
Students learn the basic elements of blues and different lyric structures.
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Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ESL verb tenses worksheet, students examine 7 pictures and the sentences with present simple verbs. Students change the sentence to the present continuous form and choose the correct sentence from 4 choices.
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Self Reliance

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students thinking is stimulated and has them reflect on looking after themselves and to not always rely on others for your needs. A story is read to them or they read it and reflect on the it. They put on a play in a small group and...
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Marian Anderson: From Page to Stage

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers become immersed in a compelling anecdote of the civil rights movement through the experience of constructing dramatic scripts. An added goal is to equip students, through this "hands-on" experience, to critique dramatic...
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Strings that Sing

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students listen to Isaac Stern lead a musician through steps to self-evaluating a performance. They compare their instrumental performance with a live vocal performance.
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5 A Day

For Teachers K - 6th
Students examine the 5 a day program. They sing different songs and discover how to be healthy. They identify different parts of the music as well.
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Care of the Environment

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students discuss human responsibility towards nature, read story The Man Who Planted Hope and Grew Happiness, take Close to Home quiz to measure their level of commitment to and concern for environment, and discuss ways to be more...
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Humpty Dumpty

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students practice submerging their faces and heads in the water and blow bubbles when learning to swim. They practice this to the song of Humpty Dumpty.
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Introduction to Mining in Utah

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students come up with a definition of mining together as a class. They take notes and explore how three mining towns in Nevada were begun.

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