Kenan Fellows
Microorganisms in Pond Water
That is living in the water? Groups of two to three view pond water with microscopes in order to find microorganisms. They draw pictures of the ones they find in their slides. The groups compare their drawings to pictures of common...
Fluence Learning
Divide Shapes
Let's partition rectangles into equal parts. Assess learners on their ability to divide shapes into equal parts, and their ability to explain their thinking.
Curated OER
Learning From World War II and Connecting It to the Present
Compare and contrast World War II to the modern Iraq war with this instructional activity. After watching a film, learners use supporting evidence to support their point of view of the conflicts. Using the internet, they create a...
University of Chicago
What IS the Difference Between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims?
The distinction between Shiite and Sunni Muslims is an often misunderstood concept, yet very important for its implications in global affairs and for a more comprehensive understanding of the religion of Islam.
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Composers and Musical Terms
In this music instructional activity, students look for the words found in the word search that name composers and parts of music. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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The Automobile
In this technology worksheet, students find the terms in the word search related to the parts of an automobile. The words can also be connected to form the complete concept of a car.
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Amusement Park
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to amusement parts and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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BUSCAPALABRAS DEL DIA DE ACCION DE GRACIAS
In this foreign language worksheet, students find the words that are part of acquiring a new language. The answers are found by clicking the buttons at the bottom of the page.
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The Nervous System
In this biology instructional activity, high schoolers find the words that are part of the nervous system and the solutions are found at the bottom of the page.
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Circulatory System
In this health worksheet, students find the words that are part of the circulatory system and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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The World of Sherlock Holmes
For this literature worksheet, learners find the words that are part of the story of Sherlock Holmes and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Earth Science Review
For this earth science worksheet, students find the vocabulary words that are part of a review and the answers are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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Comets and Asteroids
In this space science worksheet, students find the words that are part of new vocabulary for the concepts of comets or asteroids. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Environmental Graphing
Pupils experiment with graphing. In this graphing introduction lesson, students complete four activities: 1) a bar graph based on class birthdays 2) an estimation graph of the raisins in raisin bread 3) another estimation example with...
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Identifying Conflicts in Stories
Fifth graders practice analyzing story points by discussing Cinderella. For this reading comprehension lesson, 5th graders identify the four main types of conflicts in stories and how they are presented in modern day...
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Conditions at Sea Introductory Activity, Making Waves
Young scholars explore waves and wind. In this physical and earth science wave lesson, students participate in a wave making activity with an aquarium and a hair dryer. Young scholars complete a data chart recording wave height and...
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Scientific Method Activity
In this scientific method learning exercise set, students listen to a song that tells the order of the steps of the scientific method. They write the steps on the blank lines. They complete a second learning exercise in which they...
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Establishing the Presidency
Young scholars consider how George Washington influenced the presidency. In this presidential history worksheet, students discuss the precedents Washington set and analyze a letter that Washington sent to James Madison.
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Allegory in Painting
Students define allegory and discuss its use in visual arts. They identify and explain allegorical themes in a number of images.
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Photosynthesis and Cell Respiration
Fifth graders participate in scientific inquires regarding the concepts of photosynthesis and cell respiration. In this photosynthesis and cell respiration lesson, 5th graders describe the process of photosynthesis with relation to...
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Database Detectives Hold an Election ~ Part 3
Middle schoolers use a database to conduct a schoolwide election. They discover the importance of voting and democracy. They incourage one another to vote.
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A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words
Young scholars complete a population pyramid for a city they are studying. They may complete a population pyramid for their city and another one for the country in which the city is located. They compare and contrast the results of the...
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History of the English Language - Word Origins
Students use on-line resources to research their own name, determine its language origin and meaning. They take an on-line quiz to determine their "naming-style."
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A Poster is Worth a Thousand Words
High schoolers list observations of PSA posters. They provide evidence/examples of their observations through class discussion. Students explore public health posters. They investigate historical public health campaign posters.