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Opening Doors to Social Studies with Children's Literature
Third graders use the Decision Tree strategy to brainstorm ideas about two decisions that must be made. They predict what will happen in the rest of the story. Students discuss the time period the story takes place in. They study the...
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Katie's Trunk
Fifth graders read the story of "Katie's Trunk". They identify the traits of integrity and fairness in the characters John Warren and Katie. Students explore how people can experience the same event but interpret it differently. They...
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Trade in the Ancient Mediterranean
Young scholars begin the lesson by locating cities and other points of interest in the ancient world. In groups, they use the internet to research the types of ships used during this time period and discuss the reasons why trade was...
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Cargoes from Three Continents Ancient Mediterranean Trade
Sixth graders begin the instructional activity by researching the different types of ships and shipbuilding techniques used to help trade in the Mediterranean Sea. Using different objects, they determine what one can tell about a...
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Problem Solving: Percent Problems
In this percent worksheet, learners solve a set of 6 word problems; all problems relate to percent. Students are given "hints" to help solve problems 1 and 2.
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Excavation reveals a village buried by 1815 volcanic blast
Students create a photo essay depicting how natural features have impacted their town. In this natural features lesson plan, students read about a volcanic blast, answer comprehension questions about it, and then discuss how natural...
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South Carolina Responds
Students examine and explain the events that lead up to the Revolutionary War. In this Revolutionary War lesson, students summarize and evaluate several of the major battles that defined the Revolutionary War.and major battles involving...
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Can You Hear Macbeth Now?
Students explore how sound affects scene understanding using the Shakespeare play Macbeth. In this audio and play analysis lesson, students respond to Macbeth events as if they were at a sporting event. Students listen to parts of the...
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Bar Graph Activity: Spelling Bee
In this bar graph worksheet, students use information about a class spelling bee, shown in a bar graph, to complete a set of 7 related questions. Answers included on page 2.
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The Vocations Logic Pluzzle
In his algebra worksheet, students identify which name goes with which profession, and which color clothes goes with which profession.
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Determine the Number of Square Feet in this Basement
In this area instructional activity, students solve for the number of square feet of a given basement. The solution is provided.
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Answer to May 2007 Problem High Schools in Fort Collins
In this Pascal's Triangle activity, students find the number of routes between schools. The worked out solution is linked to the problem.
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Numbers and Operations
In this algebra worksheet, students solve a word problem using algebraic expressions. An answer key is provided.
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Problem Solving Using Algebraic Equations
In this problem solving learning exercise, students are presented with how four numbers are related and then asked to solve for these four numbers. The solution, using algebraic equations, is provided.
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A Tribute to Bob Marley
In this tribute worksheet, learners replace letters in a multiplication problem with numbers. Upon completion, they will have discovered a mutliplication problem and solve the equation correctly. This one-page worksheet contains 1...
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Creating an Instructional Manual
Ninth graders create an instructional manual about using a mechanical device. In this technical writing lesson plan, 9th graders create a PowerPoint presentation that includes the step by step process of how to use the mechanical device.
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Chapter 16 (section 3) & 17 – The Enlightenment
In this Enlightenment worksheet, high schoolers read assigned textbook pages regarding the era and respond to 68 short answer questions.
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Blow, Crack, and Rage
Students add punctuation to a passage from King Lear and compare their version to the First Folio version. In this Shakespeare and punctuation instructional activity, students discuss the difference punctuation can make on a set of...
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Text for Dictation: Polital Systems
In this text for dictation worksheet, students take dictation from a passage containing ideas and vocabulary about political systerms in Britain.
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Special Tactics Training Tests Body, Mind
Seventh graders read an article and discuss questions about what they read. In this investigative lesson students review the vocabulary and complete a instructional activity.
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Sequence Problem
In this geometric sequence activity, students answer one geometric sequence problem. Students determine the sixth number in the given geometric sequence.
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The Good, the Bad and the Nasty Tasting
Learners examine the effect of chemicals from marine plants or animals on predator's preferences. In this ecology lesson, students conduct taste tests and collect necessary data. They write their conclusion after analyzing experimental...