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Fisheries And Songs
Students view examples of songs that have the ocean and its life as their themes. After hearing and reading them, students write their own, having done research on the social and political issues of the ocean's environment.
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Salmon vs. Dams: The Dam Removal Debate on the Elwha River
Students use roll playing to discuss the merits of tearing down these dams so that the Elwha River can run free. The activity is presented in the form of a council meeting to encourage students to try to build consensus in finding...
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A Trip Back in Time
Second graders, through the following 10 lessons, develop an understanding of what life was like in Ancient Greece.
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The Recycle Games
Pupils play a series of Recycle Games which provide great exercise while teaching about the importance of recycling. They participate in relay races and games that make use of recycled materials and other "trash."
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Born on Halloween
In this research skills worksheet, middle schoolers use an encyclopedia, almanac, web search, or other resources to answer the 5 questions about people who have birthdays on Halloween.
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Year 6 Time Booster pg. 4
The month of February is the focus of this calendar worksheet. Students must look at the calendar and answer 4 word problems about the month of February. Interestingly, this particular February happens to be a leap year with 29 days!
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Divide 3 and 4 Digit Numbers
In this division worksheet, students solve 6 word problems in which they divide three and four digit numbers. They describe where the mistake is in one of the problems.
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Baseball's Steroid Test Program: Fair or Foul?
Students examine the issue of performance enhancing drugs. In this health journalism instructional activity, students read the USA Today article titled "Baseball's Steroid Test Program: Fair or Foul?", respond to discussion questions...
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Rename to Subtract Fractions Quiz
In this renaming fractions worksheet, students rename fractions to be able to subtract them. Students complete 10 regular problems and 3 word problems.
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Number Trivia
For this secondary mathematics worksheet, students determine the answer to trivia clues and perform the indicated operation. They then write that answer if the box which correspond to the letter of the clue to form a magic...
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Idioms Quiz: Mixed 6
In this idioms quiz worksheet, learners complete multiple choice questions where they choose what the idioms means. Students complete 10 problems total.
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Lunar Field Trip
Students take a virtual tour on Google Moon of what human life would be like on the moon. In this moon lesson plan, students also compose web diagrams, make charts, make a time line, investigate problems, and more.
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Engineering in Sports
Students explore physical education by completing a quiz in class. In this engineering lesson, students identify different ways engineering has made sports safer such as stronger padding and helmets, stronger equipment and smarter...
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Metric Measurement Lessons
Teaching students about the metric system can be a hands on experience combining games, activities, and projects.
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Scavenger Hunt Through Figure Skating History
Students research the pioneers of figure skating and write a feature story for a Web publication. They write articles investigating "The Story Behind a Gold Medal" and graph the medals won by different countries between 1976-1996.
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Making a Mountain Out of a Snow Hill: Skiing, Winter Sports, Economics, Business, Problem Solving
High schoolers explore how to select among choices of variables and analyze the cost-benefit ratio of their short and long term planning in a team activity as they consider the planning and operation of a ski slope.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger: Flex Appeal
Students explore how Arnold Schwarzenegger rose to the top of Hollywood's A-list through sheer muscle and determination. Born in a small Austrian village, Arnold buffed not only his body, but his image and ego.
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Speed Is the Key
Students design and build a model downhill ski course that proves to be the fastest course at the Finish Line. They apply what they explore angles, slope, speed, and surface conditions to find the fastest course in the US.
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Downhill Discoveries
Students are involved in hands-on activities to determine how course conditions affect bobsled, luge, and downhill ski races.
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Year 2004 Quiz
Students are able to use computers and answer questions about the years 2000-2004. They click on the globe at the end for the answers. Students can use this opportunity to delve into the topics in more detail and give more speaking...
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Review of Ancient Greece
Students create Greek gifts out of paper as a review for an upcoming quiz. They are to use a manila envelope to create what they felt was an important gift the Greeks gave. Once the gift has been created, it is placed into a big bag...
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Dialogue: Sport
In this dialogue about sports worksheet, students read a questions and answers concerning sports.
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Horse Sports Trivia Quiz
In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of trivia questions about horse sports. Page has a link to submit answers for review.
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New York Times: 2008 Beijing Olympics (Newsmakers, Moments, Ceremonies, Beijing)
The New York Times tells the story of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing in pictures. Find images of newsmakers, such as Michael Phelps, the ceremonies, and the city of Beijing.