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NASA

Ripening of Fruits and Vegetables

For Teachers 5th - 8th
How long do fresh foods last in space at the International Space Station? Which foods perish quicker than others? How can astronauts preserve their foods to make them last longer in space? Young scientists test the rates at which...
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Curated OER

Thanksgiving Day

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
What state consumes the most turkey per person? Who sponsors the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City? Use the Thanksgiving holiday as an opportunity for learners to develop their research skills with this fun Internet...
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Education World

Every Day Edit - Dr. Seuss

For Students 3rd - 8th
For this editing worksheet about Dr. Seuss, pupils read and edit a short paragraph. Learners look for 10 errors in capitalization punctuation, spelling and/or grammar.
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Education World

Every Day Edit - Eloise

For Students 3rd - 8th
For this everyday editing instructional activity, students correct grammatical mistakes in punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization. The errors occur in a paragraph about the children's book Eloise.
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Education World

Every Day Edit - Gandhi

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this everyday editing activity, students correct mistakes in a short paragraph about Gandhi. The errors range from punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and spelling.
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Florida Center for Reading Research

Comprehension: Monitoring for Understanding, What Do You Know?

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
An activity promotes reading comprehension. Readers analyze a text of their choice while activating prior knowledge and asking and answering questions. Scholars enforce multiple strategies to improve comprehension.
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Leadership Challenge

That's a Chop!: Developing Leadership Trough Teamwork

For Teachers 7th - 12th
"The more trusted people feel, the better they innovate." To conclude a series of activities designed for a leadership seminar, participants engage in a trust building activity.
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Black History Month Report

Black History Month Report

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
As part of Black History Month, class members investigate in depth the life and work of an African American musician.
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Curated OER

Activities for Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students celebrate Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy. In this Fancy Nancy lesson, students are invited to a party complete with invitations and decorations, then complete worksheets by finding missing objects, showing how to take care of a...