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Spiders Crossword Puzzle

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this spiders crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 10 clues and to help them correctly complete the spider-themed word puzzle.    
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Richie's Rocket

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, while working in centers read Richie's Rocket by Joan Anderson, and then create a puzzle using ideas, emotions, and experiences from the story. In addition, they write specific definitions for certain words, use those...
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Richie's Rocket

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, after reading with intonation and expression the book, "Richie's Rocket," by Joan Anderson, circulate in centers to create a puzzle with emotions and experiences from the ideas in the story, write the definition of words...
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European Integration: Who and Why?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
This French IV-V lesson addresses European integration into the European Union. French language learners research, discuss, and present in the target language. Online research, discussion, and presentations will take approximately 5-7...
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Is the Hudson River Too Salty to Drink?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars explore reasons for varied salinity in bodies of water. In this geographical inquiry instructional activity, students use a variety of visual and written information including maps, data tables, and graphs, to form a...
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The Lost World

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Fans of Sherlock Holmes may be surprised to learn that in addition to stories of the famous deductionist, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is also the creator of Professor Challenger. An irascible, unpredictable scientist, Challenger was featured...
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COMMON KINDS OF INSECTS

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students will recognize and name three common insects.1. Share background information with students. 2. Provide students with the "bug body" puzzle pages, and have them cut the puzzles out.1. Share background information with students....
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Brown v. Board

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils investigate Brown versus Board of Education. They read and discuss a handout, discuss vocabulary terms, and in small groups create a brochure, bookmark, puzzle, and a short skit.
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Transportation Math

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders solve transportation themed word problems. In this word problem lesson, 6th graders solve transportation themed word problems using critical thinking skills.
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Haunted Halloween Word Search

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this language arts worksheet, students analyze 13 words in a word bank that pertain to Halloween. Students find these words in a word search puzzle that is decorated in a Halloween theme.
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The History of Thanksgiving Day

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study the history of Thanksgiving. In this holiday lesson plan, 3rd graders read about the history of Thanksgiving, complete vocabulary activities, and write a journal entry from the point of view of someone who lived...
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Night Lesson Plan: Stereotypes and Scapegoats

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read the novel Night by Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel and complete related activities. In this novel analysis lesson, students prompt write and discuss the answers. Students take notes on stereotypes and scapegoats and...
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The Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students reflect on the Declaration of Independence.  In this U.S. History lesson, students read the Declaration of Independence then complete an activity and worksheet on the topic.
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The Gettysburg Address

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the implications of the Gettysburg Address. In this Civil War lesson, students read a handout regarding Gettysburg Address, analyze an excerpt of the speech, and complete the provided worksheet activities.
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European Integration: Who and Why?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars use the internet to research facts about the members of the European Union. In groups, they use their information to develop a presentation and a fact sheet. They must identify the positives and negatives of their...