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The Silent "e"
In this silent "e" instructional activity, students look at twelve words, say them to themselves and hear the sound that the vowel makes in each word. Students then write down their own meaning for the word or match from the definition...
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Roman Numerals
Fourth graders examine the Roman numeral system. In this Roman numeral lesson, 4th graders study how the symbols used in the Roman numeral system correlate to counting numbers. They detail the uses of the numbers such as in dates, for...
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"Anno's Mysterious Multiplying Jar" by Masaichiro and Mitsumasa Anno
Young scholars work with large numbers and recognizing mathematical symbols and the factorial symbol and its meaning.
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Weather Maps and Prediction
Second graders point out symbols for high and low pressure that would be found on weather maps. They break into small groups and use a copy of the weather maps file to make observations about the maps and come up with an explanation of...
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United States Map- Land Elevation
Students explore a physical map. In this map skills activity, students discuss examples of elevation and investigate the symbols used to identify elevation on a map. Students use the map to identify various land elevations.
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Batting Practice: Using Math to Calculate Baseball Statistics
Students calculate and record batting average, hits, and at bats. In this Batting Practice: Using Math to Calculate Baseball Statistics lesson, students utilize mathematical formulas to determine the career statistics of baseball player...
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Techniques Used to Convey Messages in Media
Young scholars examine different types of media. In this media awareness lesson, students discover techniques used in print, language, symbolic, and technical media as they rotate through classroom station activities.
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Equations, Formulas and Identities
Students rewrite word problems using the correct symbols. In this algebra lesson, students find the trigonometric identities and use them to solve problems. They write equations for the trigonometric ratios.
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Reading a Local and National Weather Map
Students examine weather maps. They examine icons and map symbols. Students explore vocabulary words related to weather. Students analyze and evaluate information provided on the weather map.
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Statue of Liberty
Learners make their own Statue of Liberty. In this Statue of Liberty lesson plan, students research the symbol of the United States, create a KWL chart for it, and cut and paste their own Statue of Liberty.
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The Colourful World of Calum McCall: Pre-reading Activities
In this colors pre-reading activities worksheet, 8th graders match colors with descriptive meanings, answer 4 comprehension questions and match 8 vocabulary words.
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Cities of the World
Learners identify the symbol for cities on a political map. In this world map lesson plan, students identify specific cities on the World Political Map. Learners should identify the country in which the city is located. Students discuss...
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A "State of the Arts" Coin 4-6
Students study the historical figures depicted on the penny,
nickel, dime, and quarter and explore how symbols of U.S. patriotism were used in their design. They research symbols of Texas and choose one to draw in a design for a Texas...
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Developing Flags
Students examine why having a symbol such as a flag is important for countries. In this flag instructional activity, students break into groups and create their own flag to represent their group dynamic.
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Coin Art 4-6
Students study the historical figures and symbols of U.S.
patriotism depicted on the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter coins and learn that artists designed the portraits and other images on the coins. They research Texas symbols and...
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Idiom Quizzes - P
In this online interactive grammar skills activity, students answer 50 multiple choice questions regarding the meaning of idioms. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Create Your Own Lucky Charm
Students create their own lucky charms. In this St. Patrick's Day lesson, students discuss symbols of luck. Students make their own lucky charms out of clay.
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Lady Liberty
Students discussed symbolism, freedom and the Statue of Liberty. They explored Keith Haring's style. They used colored markers, color, and line to draw a Statue of Liberty.
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Number and Number Relations: Lesson 3
Eighth graders compare whole numbers and decimals. They use symbols for <, >, =, and order whole numbers and decimals. They practice the meaning of positive and nugative integers by using them to describe real-world situations.
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The Desert Alphabet Book
Students use a book to discover an interesting fact from the desert using each letter of the alphabet. Using a United States map, they identify the meanings of symbols and locate deserts within the U.S. In groups, they participate in...
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Totem Transformations
Students are introduced in the Humanities class, as they explore the origins of Totems in Native American folklore. In the computer lab, students read Totem stories and explore the meaning and symbolism behind the myths using various Web...
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Idiom Quizzes
In this idioms quiz worksheet, students choose the correct meaning of 16 idioms. For each quiz question, an idiom is given. Students choose from four possible meanings of the provided idiom.
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Kwanzaa: An African-American Heritage Celebration
Young scholars explain some of the symbols of Kwanzaa. They demonstrate their understanding of Kwanzaa by making a book about what they have learned.
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Facing the Day
Students utilize magazines to find pictures that display emotional states/moods. Each student creates symbol cards using magazine pictures to help indicate how they are feeling on a given day. Individuals are instructed by the teacher...