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Subtracting Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of subtracting fractions. They use a variety of problems in order to practice new skills. The independent practice is used to obtain an informal measurement of mastery with the use of a formal quiz for a...
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The Land of Milk and Honey: Reasons for Migration

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders analyze migration patterns. In this colonial North Carolina lesson, 4th graders listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of immigrants from Switzerland who settled North Carolina....
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Gulf Oil Spill Fill-In

For Students 4th - 10th
In this Gulf oil spill worksheet, students examine an article regarding basic facts about the April 20, 2010 oil spill and then respond to 25 fill in the blank questions. A word bank is provided.
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Weekly Reading Test

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this reading worksheet, students write the words that their teacher says out loud. Students find the word by reading it, and then write it down. They also write a sentence.
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Weekly Reading Test

For Students 1st
In this reading and writing worksheet, 1st graders write the words that the teacher calls out from the list given to them. Students recognize and write out 10 words.
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Weekly Reading Test

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this reading test worksheet, students are tested on how well they read these 2 letter words. Students read 8 two letter words, 1 three letter words, and 1 5 letter word.
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Simple Past/Present Perfect

For Students Higher Ed
  In this verb activity, students focus on simple past and present perfect tenses.  Students complete 15 fill in the blank statements, with he ability to self check using this online interactive...
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Building a Butterfly Garden

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students plant a garden which will become the habitat for butterflies as they go through their life cycle.  For this life cycle lesson, students grow plants that attract butterflies and feed caterpillars in order to observe the...
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Body Language

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate the three main parts of a plant. In this plant parts lesson, 1st graders explore vocabulary for the topic and read a story about plant parts. Students view a PowerPoint and take a quiz for the topic....
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Already/All Ready

For Students 4th - 6th
In this already and all ready worksheet, learners choose the correct word to complete each sentence. Students complete 8 sentences.
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The Future Continuous

For Students 6th - 8th
In this verb tenses worksheet, students read the statements and fill in the missing words with a verb in future continuous tense. Students complete 15 exercises.
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New Year's Resolutions

For Students 4th - 6th
In this New Year's resolutions worksheet, students choose the correct word to complete the sentences about New Year's resolutions. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Gender Equity: I Said, She Said

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students collect and analyze data on classroom participation.  In this gender equity lesson, students use tally marks to collect data on the sex and numbers of students who participate in classroom discussions.  Students...
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ESL Irregular Verb Activity

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this ESL irregular verb worksheet, students fill in blanks to complete sentences, using either hurt, go, drive, find or tell. A link to audio and HTML text is given.
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ESL: Passive Voice Activity

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ESL passive voice worksheet, students put sentences into passive voice with 50 total. A link to audio and additional resources is given.
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Weather & Climate

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders differentiate weather and climate. In this earth science lesson, 6th graders complete a KWL chart about the two. They complete a worksheet by identifying whether a certain statement describes weather or climate.
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Renewable Energy Plants in Your Gas Tank: From Photosynthesis to Ethanol

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the role photosynthesis plays in plant survival.  In this renewable energy instructional activity students document their observations and analyze and interpret their results. 
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Financial Dieters Make Progress

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students give financial advice. In this financial lesson, students read real-life financial problems. They explore the problem and make recommendations for a financial remedy.
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Immigration and Oral History

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils examine immigration. In this oral and social histories lesson, students analyze primary sources to research immigration history in their community. In this year-long research project, pupils participate in visual and information...
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Snowfall Statistics for Snowboarding

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the Internet to collect the current daily snowfall amounts and also to find the price of a lift ticket for snowboarding at different ski resorts in the United States.
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Track the Meteor Storm Online!: Leonid Meteor Showers, Astronomy

For Teachers 1st - Higher Ed
Students are guided through an online series of readings and questions to explore the Leonid Meteor Showers and related topics. Modifications are provided for teaching this lesson plan to k-4, 5-8, and 9-12 students.
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Mathematics: Steps to purchase a home

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are partnered as couples who have a variety of financial realities, and must complete a real-life financial analysis to see what it would take them to purchase a home.
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Solar Energy

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students find out where on campus is the most reliable and/or the strongest energy, record outside temperature and temperature inside the solar box during each week, and participate in discussion questions and make generalizations.
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November - Poetry

For Teachers 1st
First graders respond to poetry through a group activity. They interact with rhythm and tempo in poetry through an oral presentation. They experiment with choral speaking. They discuss Thanksgiving family traditions.