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Linear Independence, Bases and Coordinate Systems

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students define vocabulary related to vectors and investigate vector problems. In this math lesson, students define basis and explore plotting vectors in correlation to their basis. Plotting polynomials facilitates student understanding.
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Lesson Plan: Long Vowel Phoneme "oa"

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students read The Toad and The Goat, discuss main idea and story sequence, and identify rhyming words with the "oa" sound.
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U.S. History Timeline

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete a timeline activity in which they outline the events from explorations to the early Colonial era. In groups, they discover an overview of the events that lead up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. ...
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Space Circles

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders calculate the diameters and radius of planets as a book is read to them. In this diameter and radius lesson plan, 5th graders read the book Space Circles and calculate the measurements based on the information in this book.
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Staying Healthy Year Round

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students will read literature about the seasons and observe and describe the weather in each. The group will compare and contrast the activities of people during different weather conditions showing how they adapt to changes. They will...
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Benjamin Franklin

For Students 4th - 7th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read the passage titled Benjamin Franklin. They then answer the 10 questions pertaining to the passage.
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Intermediate Level: Clauses and Sentence Structure

For Students 6th - 7th
In this clauses and sentence structure worksheet, students read 5 sentences and underline the independent clauses and circle each dependent clause. Students then read 15 sentences and indicate if there are any grammatical errors.
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Polynomials in The Magical World of Numbers

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students identify and describe polynomials and their elements, discuss simple parts that make up equations, inequalities, and exponents, take notes on definitions of terms and their types, including monomials, binomials, and trinomials,...
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World War II and the Cold War

For Students 7th - 12th
For this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 12 short answer questions about World War II, the Cold War, and economic divisions.
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Colonies and Revolution: Comparing US and Mexican History

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars examine the emergence of the United States and Mexico as independent nations. They compare the colonial history of the two countries and discover the emergence of social classes.
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Hidden Messages: The Growth of Product Placement

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify product placements they see in TV programs and movies. They build awareness of the pervasiveness of advertising in their culture. They develop critical skills necessary to think independently in a media saturated...
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Friendly Patter Poetry

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners create a free from poem on the topic of friendship. They read examples of free form poetry to gather ideas. Through the use of a graphic organizer, students generate a list of friendship characteristics which is used to create...
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Website Design Using HTML Code

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars participate in an activity to discover vocabulary necessary for website design. They observe a demonstration of website design using HTML code and then design two simple web pages with specific criteria. The final project...
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Where the Red Fern Grows: A 4th Grade Literary Focus Unit

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the human and animal connection along with the idea that death is a part of the life cycle. They read "Where the Red Fern Grows." Students examine the feelings and emotions surrounding death and they discover the...
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Division Patterns

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate and practice the foundational math skill of division. They make cognitive connections to how it is related to multiplication. Independent practice is done using the computer program provided by Houghton Mifflin
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ESOL Filling out a Form

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students review new vocabulary for filling out a personal form orally and then practice writing. They observe an example modeled by the teacher then complete worksheets independently.
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Capital Letters and Small Letters

For Teachers K
Students identify capital and lowercase letters. In this writing lesson, students work independently to write lowercase letters and capital letters and practice writing the alphabet in order.
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Holiday Homework: Global Studies

For Students 9th - 12th
In this global studies activity, students read the noted 8 chapters in their textbooks and then respond to 34 short answer questions about the French Revolution and Imperialism.
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Smack Dab in the Middle

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read the story Smack Dab in the Middle and complete activities such as charting, writing, illustrating, graphing, and more. In this Smack Dab in the Middle lesson plan, students also discuss the book and retell the story.
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Introduction to Using Commas

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this commas activity, learners read how to use commas and then insert them into sentences. Students insert commas into 12 sentences.
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African Novel Study

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders participate in literature circles as they read African novels. They read, work on word studies, and complete comprehension activities. They share their reading with other literature circle groups in the class.
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Sheila Rae, the Brave

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students read Sheila Rae, the Brave, and make predictions about the main character.
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Circular Motion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research physical science by completing worksheets. In this gravity lesson plan, students read assigned text regarding the rotation of Earth and the gravitational force caused by the speed of which it rotates. Students complete...
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Fictional Narrative Writing in Mathematics

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss variety of fictional writing genres and connect each to familiar story that has been read, use creative and analytical skills to develop original piece of fictional writing that incorporates math skill, and share...