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Exploration and Encounters

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research explorers of the New World.  In this American history lesson, 4th graders conduct internet & textbook research about various New World explorers.  Students compare and contrast the sources used for...
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New York: Agricultural Products Maps

For Students 4th
In this agricultural products activity, 4th graders use the information on four maps of New York Agriculture to make a comprehensive map of all products and answer four questions.
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Reading Comprehension Skills: The Atlantic Ocean

For Students 5th - 7th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page article regarding the Atlantic Ocean. Students respond to 10 true or false questions regarding the article.
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Multicultural Holidays

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students create a cube exploring different holiday traditions. In this multicultural appreciation lesson, students research Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Kwanzaa holiday traditions. This lesson encourages the use of an individual...
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What is the connection between rice and estimation?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate estimating. In this estimating lesson, 6th graders estimate how much rice is eaten around the world. Students estimate the percentages of rice eaten by other countries. Students compare rice production to...
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Acid Rain Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students collect data on causes of Acid Rain. In this science lesson, students simulate the effects that produce acid rain, collect and analyze data from their samples. They relate science and statistics in this lesson.  
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Sinusoidal modelling of Canad'a youth cohorts

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the general form of the sine equation.  In this trigonometry instructional activity, students explore the relationship between the changing parameters and the graph of the sine equation.  Students use data and...
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Writing Introductions

For Students 7th - 8th
In this writing introductions worksheet, students read about 4 types of introductions, then analyze 6 examples and interactively write comments about each one.
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Play or Film Review

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students review the elements for a successful play review. In this play review lesson, students work in groups to complete peer responses, a consensus activity, and tally activity. Students write a play review. A Peer Review Sheet is...
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A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE: COLUMBUS IN THE NEW WORLD

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the famous explorer Christopher Columbus.  In this World History lesson, 8th graders analyze and compare primary and secondary sources.  Students discuss as a class the accomplishments of Columbus....
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ESL: Brief Content Quiz

For Students 5th - 7th
In this ESL quiz worksheet, students "think" about the answer that will correctly fill in a blank and complete a sentence, find synonyms, do simple measurement conversions then click on a link to check their answers.
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Idioms Quiz: Body 9

For Students 5th - 7th
In this English idioms worksheet, students determine meanings of idioms based on the human body, body parts, and bodily functions.  Students use the meanings to complete sentences.
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Idioms Quiz: Clothing 1

For Students 4th - 6th
In this English idioms activity, students discover the meanings of various idioms based on clothes and clothing.  Students complete sentences based on the meanings of the idioms.
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Introduction to Earning Interest: What are APR and APY?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore saving and investing money.  In this middle school personal finance lesson, students define and use investment vocabulary, explore compound interest and its effect of savings, and compute simple and compound...
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Writing Police Reports

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover police procedures by filling out crime reports.  In this government lesson, students discuss the benefits of historical reports pertaining to criminals and victims.  Students listen to an officer of the law...
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Reporting on a Battle

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students report on battles of the Civil War. In this American Civil War lesson, students conduct research that allows them to report on selected battles of the war. Student's newspapers should include eyewitness statements, photographs,...
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States in the USA Quiz

For Students 4th - 9th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, learners respond to 50 identification questions about the states in the United States of America. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Africa Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz learning exercise, students respond to 53 identification questions about the countries of Africa. Students have 6 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Landmarks of the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore Louisville, KY area Underground Railroad museums. In this Underground Railroad lesson, 8th graders read Day of Tears by Julius Lester as well as other listed articles. Students discover how the railroad worked as...
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Underground Railroad Tic-Tac-Toe

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Pupils discover details about the Underground Railroad. For this slavery lesson, students read primary documents about fugitive slaves and analyze the sources using the provided worksheets. 
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Fugitive Slaves and the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders consider the impact of the Underground Railroad. In this slavery lesson, 11th graders examine primary documents as they conduct independent research to explore the role of the Underground Railroad during the fight for...
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Three Division Games

For Students 7th - 9th
In this division games learning exercise, learners play games of "cut and choose," last diminisher and sealed bids. Instructions for each game are given and are designed so that fair share is always won in spite or irrational playing.
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A Priceless Collection

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read and discuss the background of plants, seeds, and gene banks and grow seeds on their own. In this seeds lesson plan, students also use maps to identify seed banks and research plant farmers.
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How Many Thousandths Are in Your Box?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students identify the different place values. In this algebra lesson, students represent decimal place values with manipulatives. They identify the correct place value using commas and mathematical reasoning.