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Making Babies

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students participate in a genetics activity in which they determine genotypes and phenotypes for given traits. They work with a partner and create babies based on their genotypes. Once traits for babies are determined, they write...
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Inquiring About the Titanic

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students observe pictures of the Titanic sailing and at the bottom of the ocean. They hypothesize the cause of the Titanic tragedy and engage in deeper questioning while one student writes responses on the board. They then work in groups...
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Adverbs of Frequency Xmas Traditions

For Students 7th - 10th
In this grammar worksheet, students, working as a team, fill in twenty-two blanks with missing adverbs to make each phrase or sentence grammatically correct.
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Finding Probabilities Using Lists of Outcomes

For Students 6th - 7th
In this probability worksheet, students solve 5 multi-step questions pertaining to making lists of possible outcomes and calculating probability. This page is intended to be an online activity, but can be completed on paper.
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Countable and Uncountable Nouns 4

For Students 4th - 7th
In this ESL countable and uncountable nouns worksheet, students examine the list of 30 nouns and identify those that are uncountable nouns. Students may also write sentences using each of the words.
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Archaeology and History

For Students 5th - 6th
In this archaeology learning exercise, students draw the given chart into a folder and copy the given points. Students then write the missing word 'historians' or 'archaeologist' for the sentences. Students visit an interactive timeline...
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Adjective Preposition Combinations Quiz

For Teachers 5th - 10th
In this English vocabulary skills worksheet, students answer 20 fill in the blank questions that require them appropriately combine the listed adjectives and prepositions listed in the provided word bank.
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Social Darwinism and American Laissez-faire Capitalism

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners investigate Social Darwinism. In this government systems lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on the details of Social Darwinism and American laissez-faire capitalism. Learners respond to discussion...
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Radon Alert: Understanding Odds

For Teachers 5th
In this radon alert:  understanding odds worksheet, 5th graders predict results of rolling dice and record data in a chart, then compare odds of events and occupations, then compare that with radon exposure.
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Solar System Bowl

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students make up questions in groups about the solar system and quiz the other group. In this solar system lesson plan, students demonstrate good cooperative learning techniques by reviewing the solar system together and quizzing each...
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Various words: 5

For Students 4th - 6th
In this various words worksheet, students choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentences. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Alexander Who Used To Be Rich Last Sunday

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students read a book titled Alexander Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday and discuss how saving money can help you lead a certain lifestyle. In this money lesson plan, students chart the money spent in the book and decide if they were smart...
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An Introduction to Counting

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students define the counting principle and how it relates to integers. In this algebra instructional activity, students add and subtract using the addition and multiplication principles. They solve problems using combination and...
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Alessandro Volta: The Invention of the Voltaic Pile (The First Electric Battery)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct a series of experiments on electricity. In this physics activity, students study the work of Alessandro Volta particularly his experiment on the the Voltaic Pail. They build their own Voltaic Pile to recreate his...
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Teacher Preparation Notes on Genetics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore genetics through various hands-on activities. For this biology lesson, students predict the probability of offspring genotypes and phenotypes using the Punnett Square. They explain the causes of genetic abnormalities.
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Learn to Earn When You Tend to Spend

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners examine spending and earning, and calculate change up to a dollar. They view and participate in demonstrations of earning and spending math problems, complete a worksheet, and play a game in pairs that simulates banking.
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The Journey of Sacagawea

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the life of Sacagawea, the exceptional woman chosen to appear on the Golden Dollar, and write journal entries based on their research.
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What's In The Bag?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Pupils research a historical figure from the United States and introduce their classmates to items associated with this person. They also predict how that historical figure would fit into today's society.
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Class Penny Quilt

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners explore penny quilts made in the late 1700s through the early 1800s. They identify significant events from their lives and create their own class penny quilt displaying this information.
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The Many Faces of Coins

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils examine and discuss the designs on the circulating coins produced by the United States Mint. They read about the woman and child featured on the Golden Dollar. They compare and contrast coins using a Venn Diagram.
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The Value of Coins

For Teachers K - 1st
Students examine the Iowa state quarter and discuss things they value. They draw a picture of something they value and then practice identifying the values of coins.
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Skip-Counting Change

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this math worksheet, students develop the skill of skip counting change using coins for currency. The sheet is intended as a teacher's guide.
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Spell Check - Live!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create vocabulary words and a variety of spelling exercises, using the H.I.P Pocket Change website.
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What's in a Name?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students examine state names that are derived from American Indian words and phrases. They effectively communicate ideas through the use of clear descriptive writing. The reverse of the Montana Quarter is used as inspiration for this...