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Comprehension Questions for Cousins

For Students 4th - 6th
In this comprehension questions for Cousins worksheet, students read the book then answer 18 comprehension questions about it.
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Learning Letters

For Teachers K
Students identify the upper case alphabet letter. They study the lower case letters. They complete worksheets on which they match the upper and lower case letters. They review the letters by matching the beginning letters with the item...
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Maize to Maquiladoras: Movement from Mexico to Arizona

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars label maps of Arizona and Mexico of the products that moved from one place to another. In this Arizona and Mexico lesson plan, students also summarize the effects of the movement on life in Arizona.
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Resume Writing - Workshop

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils review basics of resume writing, and create their own resumes.
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Random Acts of Kindness for Kids

For Teachers K - 12th
Pupils examine the concept of kindness to others. They define kindness, listen to various stories about random acts of kindness, and create an e-mail chain describing their own acts of kindness that is sent around the world.
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Special Places in Our Community

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students compare and contrast cities whether they are large or small, rural or urban. They use digital photography to take pictures of the different types of cities.
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Violence Prevention

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Compare and contrast the ideologies of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle schoolers conduct research regarding civil rights and rhetorical strategies used in political speechs. They examine the strategies that both men employed...
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Coming to America

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Students read one book together about the immigrant experience. Teacher asks students to identify some of the themes around immigration contained in the book (example: prejudice).
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Learning About Magnets

For Teachers K
Students discuss which objects attract magnets and which ones will not. They work in small groups to to discuss the concept of magnets and why certain objects attract magnets and some don't and then they experiment with them.
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The Teller of the Tale, Part 3

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice use of volume, stress, pacing, enunciation, eye contact, and gestures needed to meet the needs of the audience when presenting their own tales based on Chaucer. They receive teacher and student feedback and prepare to...
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Somewhere in the Middle

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon in August of 2006. The geographic region known as the Middle East is examined and maps created with information on border and territory disputes.
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Can We Live Without Government?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the role that the government plays in the lives of its citizens.
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Say What?

For Teachers 5th
Students explore the literal and figurative meanings of twenty-nine phrases and sayings. This unit of nine lessons integrates written expression and convention to demonstrate the value of idioms to the language.
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The Conestoga Wagon

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners research the Conestoga wagon. For this early transportation lesson, students use primary documents to research how the invention of the Conestoga wagon improved transportation.
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Golden Ages: Gupta Empire, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the Golden Ages. In this world history activity, students compare and contrast the achievements of the Gupta Empire, ancient Greece, and ancient Rome using an interactive T-chart.
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Constitution Cartoons

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students view series of cartoon overheads that explain Constitution, name branches of government and their powers, define federalism and separation of powers, examine rights and obligations of citizens, and discuss significance of...
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How Has the Constitution Shaped the Economic System in the United States?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the characteristics of market economies. In this United States economics lesson, students analyze the Constitution to understand how it contributes to the market economy established in the United States. Students...
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Fifth Grade Reading

For Teachers 5th
In this 5th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students read 7 fiction and non-fiction selections and respond to 25 multiple choice questions about the readings.
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Learning About Pets

For Teachers Pre-K
Students study different pets. In this pets lesson, students look at pictures of animals and identify different pets. They look at homes for pets and color pictures of animals that can be considered pets.
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Local History

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students research the history of their own town. They post the findings in an iEARN on line forum. They practice research skills and gain an understanding of local history.
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Transportation and Communication Timeline

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the growth of transportation and communication technology since 1500 C.E. Individually or in groups, they research lists of developments in the two areas. Finally, students create timelines indicating the development...
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Helping Hands: Promoting Gloval Awareness

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore Canadian support for foreign aide. In groups, 11th graders discuss Canadian aide policies and express their opinion of each. Students brainstorm methods of contributing to developing nations. They complete...
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Growing Concern

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils will define glossary words necessary for discussing global agricultural trade and explore the issues behind the Group of 21's walkout at the September 2003 World Trade Organization meeting. They then research the agricultural...
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Grammar Check: How to Write a Descriptive Essay

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article provides seven steps to follow when writing a descriptive essay. Ideas for ways to incorporate sensory details are emphasized. W.9-10.3d Precise/sensory details