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I Can See You

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore living without sight. In this senses lesson, 2nd graders review the different senses and what they use for each sense. Students discuss what it would be like to not be able to see and they read a story about a...
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Food Preferences and Healthful Eating

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discuss healthy eating habits. In this food preferences instructional activity, students read a scenario about teenagers visiting a restaurant.   Students role play the story and complete a graphic organizer.  
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Bullying and Teasing

For Students Pre-K - 5th
In this bullying and teasing worksheet, students read a set of guidelines on how not to bully, then complete a set of discussion questions based on a referenced DVD. Suggestions for writing assignments and activities are also given.
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Football Hooliganism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate the problm of hooliganism and its possible solutions. Through videos and news stories, students analyze examples of hooliganism. They discuss the problem and ways to help stop the violence.
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Diseases on Ships

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners create a presentation on one of seven diseases common to sea going ships.  In this diseases on ships activity, students research diseases commonly found on ships of the late 16th and early 18th centuries. ...
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Toys Exercise

For Students Pre-K - 6th
In this English worksheet, students are tested on their reading comprehension. They match the names of toys to pictures of the toys.
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Hug O' War

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars discuss philanthropic behavior. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students read Shel Silverstein's Hug O' War and brainstorm ways of working together.
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Herstory: Women portrayed in film

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine various videos and books about Harriet Tub man, Annie Oakley, and Wilma Rudolph. They conduct research, participate in games, and write stories involving these three women.
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Job-Related Skills, Tools, and Values

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners explore careers by interviewing their parents, playing games and identify jobs people do and the skills and tools they need to do their job.
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Space the Next Frontier

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars examine the use of space as the frontier of the future. Using the colonist's experience coming to the New World, they identify challenges they would face if they were to settle in space. As a class, they share what they...
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Bird Migration

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Students study the concept of bird migration. In this bird lesson, students read Make Way for Ducklings, discuss the concept of community, and write reflections.
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Breaking News English: China Aiming to ‘Breed’ Wimbledon Champ

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "China Aiming to ‘Breed’ Wimbledon Champ," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Fact and Opinion - Worksheet: 6

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Practice discerning fact and opinion with a worksheet that contains 25 statements. Once learners determine if they are fact or opinion, they circle their answer and write a sentence explaining how they know.
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Ads Are Everywhere

For Students 5th - 6th
In this advertisements worksheet, learners read a list of 25 specific forms of advertising. Students then answer 2 essay questions. This worksheet directs learners to read an article not provided here.
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Percentage Practice

For Students 7th
In this percentage problem worksheet, 7th graders find the percent of a number by changing the percent to a decimal and multiplying. Students' objective is to read through each word problem and change the given percent to a decimal,...
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New Breed of Robots Takes War To the Next Level

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study an article and answer questions.  In this exploring robots lesson students read an article on military robots and answer questions. 
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Author Study: Kevin Henkes

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students use the Internet to access information about author Kevin Henkes and his many books. They read interviews, explore book-related mazes, recipes and activities and complete coloring pages, etc.
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Breaking News English: New Laws to Ban iPods on NY Streets

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "New Laws to Ban iPods on NY Streets," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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What Does Advertising Say About Smoking?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine tobacco advertisements.  In this smoking advertisements activity, students read old magazine or newspaper ads to determine their purpose and influence.  Students also discuss how to make responsible health...
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Like and Want Exercise

For Students 4th - 5th
In this grammar activity worksheet, students read the sentences and fill in the gaps with like and want in the correct form. Students complete 14 exercises.
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Triumph and Disaster

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students engage in a fact file exercise. In this reading comprehension lesson, students read an article, complete a worksheet, and explore suggested websites.
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Less Than Zero

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine negative numbers by extending a vertical number line to include numbers less than zero. After playing a game, students watch a Cyberchase video in which the characters try to solve similar problems.
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News-2 You Weekly Activities

For Teachers K - 12th
Students complete activities from a special education newspaper.  In this News-2 activity, students read the paper, play games, and complete worksheets. Subscription to newspaper is required.
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BIRTH OF AN EXCEPTIONAL NATION

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare the 2 paintings "Washington Crossing the Delaware" and "Prayer at Valley Forge". Look for similarities, differences and information on the painters. Create a political game board using the events from 1776.