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Worksheet 4. Reading: Pliny Describes Elephants

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners read the passage titled Pliny Describes Elephants. They then answer the 7 multiple choice questions about the reading.
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Worksheet 10: Crossword

For Students 2nd - 4th
This crossword puzzle does not come with the answers or the book title the answers can be found in, but could be used as a supplemental activity. Before handing out the crossword, the teacher would need to develop an answer key.
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Introduction to the Scientific Method

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the scientific method. In this science lesson plan, students explore the steps of the scientific method as they participate in a classroom activity.
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The future of Affirmative Action

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the term Affirmative Action.  For this US History lesson, 11th graders create a presentation that will determine the future of federal affirmative action programs.  Students write a speech that will be...
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Happy Birthday Martin Luther King

For Teachers 1st
First graders listen to the book Happy Birthday Martin Luther King and sing a song about him. In this reading lesson plan, 1st graders develop listening skills as they listen to the book. They also discuss their feelings about the laws...
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Credit to the Nation: Human Rights Cards

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine the lives of refugees. In this human rights instructional activity, students use the provided refugee cards to play games that require them to learn details about the lives of the refugees. 
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Winter Olympics Crossword Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Winter Olympics crossword puzzle activity, students use the 18 clues to identify the correct terms that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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White Star Line Crossword

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Titanic crossword puzzle learning exercise, students use the 9 clues to identify the correct words and names pertaining to the White Star Line that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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The Impact of Invention

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the impact of invention. In this invention lesson, students examine how inventions are on going and affect all aspects of life in both good and bad ways. Students will research the history of invention, become an...
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The Housing Crisis: GDP, Housing Bubble, Recession

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Secondary pupils examine the housing bubble and the 2008 and global economic crisis. Defining GDP and GDP growth, recession, and bubbles, young economists debate what makes a bubble and how housing can be an economic indicator....
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Adjective Clauses

For Students 4th - 5th
In this adjective clauses instructional activity, students explore the adjective clause. Students are given ten words which they place in one of the ten sentences provided.
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Reading: The Trans-Siberian Railway

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading for information worksheet, students read a passage about traveling from Moscow to Beijing on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Students answer 8 multiple choice questions.
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Crossword- Travel Theme

For Students 5th - 6th
In this crossword activity, students read 9 clues and fit their answers in a crossword puzzle. Some of the clues have a theme of travel. There is no word box.
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Vocabulary Practice

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this vocabulary words activity, students choose the correct word that fits the description. Students choose 12 words that fit the description.
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Reading: Jamaican Bobsledding Team, Part 2

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reading for information activity, students read a one page text about the Olympic Jamaican bobsledding team. Students answer 6 multiple choice questions.
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Japanese American Baseball in the Camps

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study Japanese American internment camps. In this American history lesson, students compare and contrast the camp internees' experiences with with team sports-related challenges students have encountered. Students discuss team...
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The New Heads of the Family?

For Students 8th - 12th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 7-paragraph article about roles of modern children and respond to 5 short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are included.
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The Persian Empire

For Students 5th - 6th
In this the Persian empire worksheet, students read a two page passage about Persia, then answer 5 multiple choice and 7 short answer questions requiring research about the topic.
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Printing Press

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners demonstrate the impact of the printing press on society.  In this printing press lesson, students discuss occupations and industries that have grown up due to the invention of the printing press.  Learners work in...
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Battle of Dysart O’Dea

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Battle of Dysart O'Dea activity, students read about the battle, answer short answer questions, draw a picture, and more. Students complete 4 activities.
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Using Symmetry to Find the Vertex of a Parabola

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners engage in a instructional activity that is about finding the vertex of a parabola while using symmetry. They use the symmetry to find out where the two lines meet. The line is displayed with the help of a graphing calculator....
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Finding a Line of Best Fit

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils engage in the practice of creating a scatter plot with the data obtained from measuring different resting heart rates. The data is used to create the table that is translated into a graph. The lesson plan gives instructions for...
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Problem Solving Strategies

For Students 7th - 8th
For this problem solving strategies worksheet, learners solve and complete 10 different word problems that include working backwards. First, they determine various numbers by following the instructions and then working backwards to...
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The Battle for New Orleans

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Battle for New Orleans worksheet, students read a 3 page article on the battle and then answer 10 true or false statements referring to the article.