Missouri Department of Elementary
How We Are Alike And Different
Scholars develop social awareness by exploring the concept of similarities and differences. Learners examine two beverages and use a Venn diagram to identify similarities and differences. They tally each item to identify if they are more...
Missouri Department of Elementary
How Does a Friend Act?
Two puppets showcase social skills while scholars decide whether their actions are positive or negative. Learners take turns with the puppets, acting out scenarios with a peer while the rest of the class decide if they're being a good...
Curated OER
Role Models
Students consider what makes a role model. For this positive qualities lesson, students read and discuss several books that have characters describing themselves in a positive manner. Students illustrate a self portrait, remembering to...
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Skill Growth
Students explore developing new skills. In this new skills lesson, students identify skills they have mastered, skills they want to work on and realize that all students learn at a different speed.
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Animals, Animals, Everywhere
Fourth graders participate in a variety of activities dealing with animal characteristics and classifications in this multi-task lesson. They use graphic organizers, make booklets, and make models.
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Eggbert- The Slightly Cracked Egg: Tolerance, Disabilities, Characater Education
Students discuss the differences, flaws and strengths that we all have using "Eggbert, The Slightly Cracked Egg" by Tom Ross and Rex Barron as inspiration . They color 'slightly cracked' hard-boiled eggs.
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Differences: Cats Can't Read
In this differences worksheet, learners look at 2 pictures of cats trying to read a sign that look the same but there are differences they have to find. Students find 10 differences.
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Differences: St. Patrick's Day
In this differences learning exercise, students look at 2 pictures of St. Patrick's Day that look the same but there are differences they have to find. Students find 10 differences.
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Find the Differences: rabbits enjoying nature
In this differences worksheet, students look at 2 pictures of rabbits enjoying nature that look the same but there are differences they have to find. Students find 10 differences.
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Find the Differences: spring is here
For this differences worksheet, students look at 2 pictures of spring that look the same but there are differences they have to find. Students find 10 differences.
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Classification
In this classification worksheet, students examine the objects pictured in 4 sets. Students identify the picture that does not belong in each of the sets.
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Estimate Sums and Differences
In this sums and differences worksheet, 6th graders solve 20 different problems that including the estimation of numbers in each one. They estimate the sum or difference found in each problem and write it in the space provided. Then,...
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Weddings Around the World
Students explore and become aware of the similarities and differences of weddings in China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. They assess a variety of tools to assist them including their parents, books on weddings, costumes and props. Given a...
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Everybody Move Who....
Students are placed in a circle seated in a chair. They follow directions from one student who is in the middle of the circle. They discuss how each of them are alike and how they are different.
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Differences 3
In this visual interpretation worksheet, students study the three pictures for each set. Students then color the picture that is different.
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Differences 1
In this comparing differences worksheet, learners study the three images and look for differences. Students then circle the picture in each row that is different.
Wisconsin Response to Intervention Center
Wisconsin Rt I Center: Venn Diagram [Pdf]
Teachers will learn how to use Venn Diagrams in their classrooms. Teachers will learn how to implement Venn Diagrams; measure progress with Venn Diagrams; and find research to support the use of Venn Diagrams. A blank Venn Diagram is...
TES Global
Blendspace: Compare Two Texts
This lesson will allow students to identify similarities and differences between two texts on the same topic. Includes a video on comparing and contrasting, printable charts, activities, and an assessment question.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Archeology
Site A! Site B! How alike are we? Using the information from the chart, which two dig sites seem to be most alike?
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Salaries
Use the information from the U.S. Census to determine if women will ever earn as much money as men.