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Wyoming Vocabulary
In this vocabulary activity learning exercise, students read the 10 phrases about Wyoming. Students complete the statements with the words from the word bank.
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Animating Motion
Students apply what they recall about objects in motion by animati ng sequences of pictures that model a set of physical conditions. They animate the orbital motions of the Earth, the space shuttle, and the Moon based on calculations of...
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Short Vowel Movements
Students use gestures to recognize the short vowel sounds. In this cvc lesson plan, students use a cue to recognize the vowel sound. Students practice various words with the cues.
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Place Value
While just a quick review of different ways to write a number, this could be enhanced to provide a richer exploration. Using a couple of examples, the teacher walks learners through the process of identifying and expressing numbers.
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Feudalism
Students have tournaments in teams after learning information about The Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson plan, students learn that tournaments are mock battles, but that they will have these battles by answering questions in teams...
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Shapes Picture Quiz
In this shapes picture quiz instructional activity, students complete a set of 12 multiple choice questions, identifying shapes. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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James Taylor “You’ve Got A Friend”
In this verb forms practice worksheet, students fill in the 20 blanks in the song lyrics of "You've Got a Friend." A word bank is provided.
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Compile and Execute
Learners are able to define the following terms: compiler, source code, object code, syntax code, and debugging. They are able to define a computational problem. Students are able to formulate a simple mathematical model. They are able...
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Radical Raptors
Students are introduced to raptors and their role in the environment. They identify three characteristics of raptors and list several types of raptors found in nature. They discuss their positive and negative experiences with raptors and...
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Yurts- A Hands-On Art Project
Pupils build and decorate miniature yurts. In this Central Asian culture lesson, students discover the uses of yurts for nomads and study the artistic motifs they often display prior to making their own miniature yurts.
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The Goat in the Rug
Students write a personal narrative about something they produce at home. (examples: make a sandwich, clean room, set table, do homework). Students should remember to mention different types of resources and intermediate goods used.
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Helping Verbs
In this helping verbs instructional activity, students underline the complete verb and circle the helping verb in each sentence. Students complete 10 problems.
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Multiplication Lesson Plan
Students use a doubling techniques to complete multiplication problems. In this multiplication lesson plan, students multiply by twos, fours, and eights, and look for the patterns that emerge. The author has attached a YouTube video...
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Geometric Solids
Fourth graders examine the properties of geometric solids. Given geometric figures, they brainstorm observations. In groups, 4th graders identify solids and discuss the physical properties. Each student creates a Venn diagram and...
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Teaching Elementary School Social Studies
Students explore numerous instructional materials that may be used in an elementary social studies classroom. After analyzing each type of material, they discuss and make informed decisions concerning the quality and use of the material....
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Pattern Search
Third graders review the commutative and associative property in mathematics. Using a worksheet, they work together to identify the patterns between the 32 triangles. To end the activity, they create their own array and exchange it...
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Test Your Research Skills: Spotlight on Derby, UK 1
In this research skills worksheet, students search the Internet to find answers to questions about derby, UK.
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Verb Tense Sort
For this verb tense sorting worksheet, students sort a set of verbs, placing them in either the past tense or present tense column of a chart. An answer key is included.
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Scales, Scutes, and Skins
Students identify the various adaptations of reptiles and amphibians. After distinguishing between reptiles and amphibians, students discuss the ways in which their adaptations aid in their survival. They participate in a hands on...
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Scrambled Sentences
In this language arts worksheet, students analyze 15 scrambled sentences. Students rearrange the words to make the sentences correct and underline the nouns.
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Tense Consistency: Exercise 3
In this tense consistency instructional activity, middle schoolers are asked to read a passage where some of the verbs have been omitted. Students must determine the correct tense of the verb necessary to complete the sentence correctly.
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Idioms Quiz: Mixed 2
In this idioms quiz worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions where they choose what the idioms means. Students complete 10 problems total.
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All About Me Unit
Students engage in an "All About Me," series of activities in the beginning of the year. All sorts of ideas are in this lesson plan to help students express themselves and get to know their classmates.
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Science: About Your Body
First graders examine body systems and demonstrate their competency in a quiz game show. Lessons cover the brain, heart, lungs, digestive system, muscles, and bones. Students , in teams, answer teacher-created questions in the game.
