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Temperature

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Pupils explore the concept of temperature. In this temperature lesson, students read thermometers in degrees Celsius. Pupils discuss the temperature of the seasons and what clothing they might wear given a certain temperature. Students...
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Setting And Plot

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the concept of setting with the use of reading different excerpts from multiple samples of texts. They execute well-thought out statements of the setting considering the important details that point it out...
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Early Humans

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders work together in groups to examine the earliest civilizations. After reading two stories, they compare and contrast the facts with those stories with other ones they have read. They discuss the different hypothesis on...
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Antarctic Meltdown?

For Students 5th - 8th
In this geography worksheet, students read an excerpt about how scientist are examining changes in the Arctic and Antarctic ice caps. They use the information in the excerpt and any other references listed to answer the three questions...
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The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen Student Worksheet

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Enlightenment worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the decline of The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, examine the listed Web sites on the topic, and then respond to 7 short answer questions about the...
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Appreciating Our American Heritage

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students learn about the Chinese culture via literature. They read the poetry of Cathy Song, considering national pride as Americans and Chinese.
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Lord of the Flies Survivor

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders read and discuss the story elements and themes of the novel, Lord of the Flies. They simulate survivor groups through quizzes and voting off the group with the lowest scores, and group e-mail discussions.
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Little Red Hen

For Teachers K - 3rd Standards
Pupils listen to a teacher reading of The Little Red Hen, identify the story elements and sequence them. They talk about different jobs associated with providing food and act out a play based on the story. Be aware that although several...
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Direct Speech

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore characteristics of a good speech. They use speech marks to demarcate direct speech. Students read a report and rewrite it, using verbs that describe people speaking.
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Elements of African Oral Literature

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the importance of family history.  In this Language Arts instructional activity, 9th graders read and discuss African oral literature with a focus on the roles of griots.  Students compare /contrast the...
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Desert Tortoise Tale

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students listen to a reading of the "Desert Tortoise Tale" and complete a maze that highlights the different threats the baby tortoise faces along the way. They discuss the reasons the Desert Tortoise is becoming endangered.
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Dirt Babies

For Teachers 1st - 5th Standards
What exactly is a dirt baby, you might ask. Look over the plan to find out! All of the materials and procedures necessary for creating a dirt baby, such as grass seeds, dirt, and nylon stockings, are listed, along with ideas for...
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Symphony No. 8 "Unfinished" by Franz Schubert

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars review vocabulary words and look at a piece of art work with one subject and play any or all of the familiar musical examples listed. They then identify the melody of each example and make a comparison between the art...
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Independence Day Alphabetical Order

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Independence Day worksheet, learners read a list of ten words pertaining to the Fourth of July. Students alphabetize the words.
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Getting and Keeping a Job for Teens

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners examine teen labor laws. In this teen jobs lesson, students read labor laws and complete sample job applications. Learners also role play job interviews and examine hiring packets.
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Revolutions in Latin America: Bolivar, 1813-1814

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare the leadership skills of Washington and Bolivar. In this Latin American history lesson, students read biographical information about George Washington and Simon Bolivar. Students compare the men to better understand the...
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Journalism with Natalie Moore

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students analyze journalism in the 21st century. In this journalism lesson plan, students read about Natalie Moore and the changing field of journalism by completing the activities in the packet.
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Always My Dad

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Always My Dad learning exercise, students read the book Always My Dad and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 10 questions total.
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Sound Devices in Poetry, Fiction and Nonfiction

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the impact of sound devices in poetry. In this poetry lesson, students read the listed poems and identify uses of alliteration, repetition, consonance, rhythm, rhyme, and slang. Students discuss how sound devices enhance...
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Minimize the Effects of Fire

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners explore environmental safety by reading assigned text in class. In this fires lesson, students discuss the benefits and negative aspects of lighting a fire near a campground. Learners list other ways to avoid leaving an impact...
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Canadian Missionaries: An Investigation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discuss their ideas related to mission work, read an article on Canadian missionaries and review video clips on specific topics.
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Water and the Earth

For Students 4th - 5th
In this water and Earth learning exercise, students read a 2 page article on water and the Earth, name the clouds in 2 pictures and then list 4 sources of water in nature.
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Being Flexible

For Students 6th - 9th
In this flexibility worksheet, students read a paragraph about a soda can that exploded in a car. They choose from a list of options the possibilities for the can exploding. They practice using flexible thinking skills.
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Visions for Students: A Study of British Ghost Stories

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
Ghost stories are the hook suggested in this proposed unit to engage reluctant readers.