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Coral Reefs in Hot Water
Global warming is leaving coral reefs in hot water. What does that mean for their survival? Find out as scholars use authentic satellite data to explore the issue. Learners look for global trends in the data and research the effects the...
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Using Models to Understand Cellular Respiration
Energize biologists with colorful images in an activity that captivates the imagination while demystifying the subject of cellular respiration. Participants build comprehension skills and access core content knowledge by analyzing text...
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Remembering What We Read
Students discover strategies to help them better understand the stories they read. As a familiar story is read to the class, individuals practice answering basic questions about the main characters, settings, problems, etc. while...
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When Do You Brush Your Teeth? --Class Venn Diagram
In this math worksheet, students collaborate to make a tally mark Venn diagram which shows what time of day students brush their teeth: morning, evening or both.
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Math Center: Fishing
In this math worksheet, students reinforce addition and subtraction facts 0 to 12 by collaborating in a fishing game. Students fish for numbers with a magnet and create a math sentence, flipping a coin to determine the operation used....
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Susan Marsh- Student A and Student B
In this ESL conversation starter worksheet, students collaborate with a partner, each person filling in the blanks in an identical biography. Students compare their results and talk about them.
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News Magazine: Special Issue on Iran. (It's about Perspective)
Students take on the role of journalists. In this Iran lesson plan, students explore the condition of the country at this point in history and collaborate to create a news magazine that features current events and cultural issues...
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Political Party Manifesto
For this political party manifesto worksheet, students work collaboratively to respond to 5 short answer questions regarding party platforms and then write their own manifesto speech.
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Reflecting on the Power of Volunteerism
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students contribute to society by examining volunteer activities that benefit others. Students collaborate to create a skit to promote volunteerism.
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Relay Races: Fun for Everybody!
Learners collaborate as teams in relay races. In this physical education lesson plan, students learn the basic rules for running a relay race and the different directions they have to follow to complete the race.
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Classifying Animals - Farm and Pets
Students explore the concept of classification. In this classification instructional activity, students collaborate in order to classify animals as pets or farm animals.
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Colonial America Group Creative Writing
In this Colonial America writing worksheet, students collaborate with classmates in a group writing activity. Students have 25 minutes to write a group story about Colonial America using the 15 words in the box.
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Oregon Trail Maps
Fourth graders explore the Oregon Trail. In this Oregon Trail lesson, 4th graders collaborate to conduct Internet research regarding states along the Oregon trail route. Students present their findings to their peers.
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Forces of Nature Group Creative Writing
In this forces of nature worksheet, students collaborate with others to write a group story. Students have 25 minutes to write a story about forces of nature. Students must use the 14 words in the box.
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Rebus Treasure
Learners explore the history of rebus puzzles. In this ancient history lesson, students discuss the history of rebus puzzles and collaborate to solve rebus puzzles.
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One Small Act
Students explore the trait of caring. In this character education lesson, students discuss acts of kindness and collaborate to promote a kindness campaign.
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Charting the Course
High schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this citizenship lesson, students collaborate to compile a list of the top ten traits of good citizens. High schoolers then discuss random acts of kindness and create a plan to share...
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Taking Action
High schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students collaborate to identify community issues and create a plan of action to address them.
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Signs Signs - Everywhere Signs
Students examine advertising techniques. In this media literacy instructional activity, students collaborate to create PowerPoint presentations that feature multimedia formats to share advertising that is present in their community.
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Newspaper on the Civil War
Young scholars create historically accurate newspapers. In this Civil War lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding the events, battles, and personalities of the war. Young scholars collaborate to publish newspapers...
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Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie -The Story
Students explore lighthouses in literature. In this reading lesson, students read Keep the Lights Burning, Annie as well as Birdie's Lighthouse. Students participate in pair/share activities regarding plot and literary devices. Student...
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Biomimicry: Working Together, Cooperative Design
Students explore the concept of biomimicry. In this cooperative design lesson, students consider how cooperation is connected to nature and then collaborate to create their own cooperative designs for the future.
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Alliteration Fun with Spiders
Students practice using vocabulary words to write alliterations. In this language arts lesson plan, students collaborate with classmates to create ideas for fun alliterations as they create their own using a children's word...
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Measurement & Cooking - Rice Krispie Treats
Young scholars practice their measuring and cooking skills with a box of Rice Krispies. In this culinary lesson, students utilize a box of Rice Krispies, butter, marshmallows and utensils to cook a batch of Rice Krispie Treats. Young...
