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Comparing Height of Famous Landmarks

For Students 2nd
In this comparing heights of famous landmarks learning exercise, 2nd graders use the data given to solve six problems about which landmark is taller.
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Symbols of America

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders choose an American symbol and write a poem about it. In this American symbols lesson plan, 3rd graders view and discuss the purpose of some American symbols and then write at least 5 lines in a poem about it.
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A Collage of American Icons: Presidents and Symbols

For Teachers K
Students use KWL charts, stores, news, books, and movies to learn about the Presidents and symbols of America. In this Presidents and symbols lesson plan, students participate in many activities that introduce them to the leaders and...
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The Golden Door: U.S. Immigration Through Ellis Island

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students complete a unit covering various aspects of immigration to the United States through Ellis Island. They plan a fictional trip to America, entering at Ellis Island. and actually visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
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Allegory in Painting

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine how allegory is defined and used in the visual arts. They create a list of the arts, and list the objects, symbols, and figures that suggest each art category, analyze various paintings, and identify the...
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Create Your Own Time Capsule

For Students 4th - 12th
The corona virus pandemic is indeed a historic event. A time capsule activity permits young historians to document these days of social distancing, remote learning, and quarantine by collecting artifacts that capture what their lives are...
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Learning About America

For Teachers 1st
Each slide has a grid to be filled in by a student or team. In order to have that spot active, the student must answer a question about the general history of America and national holidays correctly. There are 10 pages, and each has...
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How Big is Big?

For Students 6th - 8th
Now you can create your own monster movie. Learners estimate the size of a scale model monster given comparison statements and analyze these estimates to determine if the scale model accurately portrays a lizard.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Invasion of the Super Delegates

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the electoral college and superdelegates. Students then respond to 3 talking point questions.
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American Symbols

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the symbols of the United States. In this U.S. history activity, students create an American flag puzzle and research facts on the flag. Students view a Powerpoint presentation on other symbols of America.
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United States Flag: Stars and Stripes

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils study the symbols and history of the United States flag. In this United States flag lesson, students complete a KWL about the U.S. flag. Pupils then visit a website to learn about the American flag and discuss the topic. Students...
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Natural Resources

For Students 9th - 12th
In this natural resources worksheet, students compare examples of chemical and physical properties, balance equations, and calculate molar mass and moles. This worksheet has 12 problems to solve and 12 short answer questions.
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The Penny Factory

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the characteristics of a simple physical and chemical change. They describe objects by the properties of the materials from which they are made and separate or sort items using these properties. Students explain...
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Hunt the Fact Monster September #2

For Students 3rd
In this internet research learning exercise, 3rd graders use the Fact Monster search engine to find the answers to five multiple choice questions. A sample question asks: "Which ocean borders the African country of Ghana?"
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Mystery State #12

For Students 4th - 6th
What's better than learning about US geography? Having fun while your doing it! After reviewing each of the five given clues, learners attempt to name the mystery state. A great way to reinforce geography skills and deductive reasoning...
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Coming To America

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate the history of America with the help of children's literature. The story is structured as a timeline that begins at the time of Columbus and progresses to the present. The teacher reads the story with the class and...
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Simple Symbols

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Have your class learn about Texas and the uses of a glyph. After listening to stories about Texas, they identify state symbols and engage in a glyph activity.
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Mannequin

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students participate in an activity designed to stimulate creative thinking, encourage cooperation, and help students get acquainted using newspapers and masking tape. Students must design and create an outfit for a member of their group.
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English for Everyone

Using Irregular Verbs in Perfect Tense

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
Especially helpful for your English language learners, this resource focuses on using irregular verbs in the perfect tense. There are a few examples shown, and then your learners must choose the correct verb conjugation for each of 12...
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Being Resourceful: Wisconsin quarter reverse

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
If your class understands goods and services then they'll be ready for this lesson on various resources. After reading a series of books and engaging in class lecture and discussion, pupils will fill out worksheets. They will list...
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Creating a Website on Explorers

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students identify and research famous European explorers using a variety of sources. They compare and contrast the explorers drawing conlusions about the importance of each explorer. They design a web page on one explorer of their choice.
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A Trip to New York City

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this verb forms activity, students fill in the 15 blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. The story is about a trip to New York City.
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Verbs: A Trip to New York City

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this verb instructional activity, students fill in blanks in a paragraph about New York City with the correct form of given verbs, 15 verbs total.
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"Laideronette, Empress of the Pagoda" from"Mother Goose Suite" by Maurice Ravel

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students are introduced to the active teacher, composer and pianist Maurice Ravel and his masterpiece "Laideronette, Empress of the Pagoda", from Mother Goose Suite by Maurice Ravel. They utilize aural skills to notate the rhythm of the...

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