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Microbes and Health

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students participate in activities that show them how tiny germs are spread. In this germs lesson plan, students engage in hands on lessons to show them how microorganisms can easily spread disease through the mouth and hands.
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Coping with Change

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students observe changes in their classroom.  For this coping with changes lesson, students note the differences in the activities of the day  and the changes in the classroom.  Students explain changes in their lives and...
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Life is Starting to Change

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the tough economic times by discussing supply and demand.  In this economics lesson, students read a news article and identify specific examples of the oil crisis that has touched their lives.  Students...
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The Many Uses of Trees

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars list all the ways humans use trees and tree by products. In this lesson students watch a video, discuss the impact trees have on humans, and research common products made from trees. The young scholars use their findings...
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Classroom Builder

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore music theory by discussing a classic song. In this musical notation lesson, students listen to the song "My Favorite Things" and discuss and share their personal tastes with the class. Students practice writing notes on...
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Alternate Ways to Do Multiplication

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate different ways to multiply. In this algebra activity, students solve problems involving integers using basic operations. They explore the history of mathematics by differentiating the way they multiply numbers.
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Breaking News English: Space Station

For Students 5th - 10th
In this space station worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
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Teaching: The Next Generation

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Technology integration is an important part of teaching 21st century students.
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Integrating Language Arts and Math

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Here are simple ideas to integrate math and language arts skills.
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A New Year’s Celebration

For Teachers K - 6th
You can reflect on the past and celebrate the future with these motivating activities.
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What are Fractals?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Middle and high schoolers identify and analyze fractals and research information using the Internet to locate information about them. They look at fractals in relation to nature and other real world situations. Pupils create several...
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Alligator

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate the musical concept of rhythm through the use of creating a beat. The beat must have a specific and purposeful rhythm. Student can then define the term of rhythm easier after performing the activity.
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Scheduled Events: indicating planned activities and events

For Students 4th - 6th
In this activities and events activity, students choose the correct words to complete the sentences about planned activities and events. Students complete 12 sentences total.
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Present Progressive

For Students 5th - 8th
In this present progressive worksheet, students fill in the blanks with the correct present progressive words. Students complete 7 paragraphs.
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Minding Your Body

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore the benefits of yoga and meditation by studying baseball players who incorporate them into their pre-season training. They investigate a variety of mind-body techniques and create a presentation for the class.
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Present Simple or Continuous Verb Tense

For Students 7th - 8th
In this verb tense activity, students analyze the difference between present simple and continuous tenses by identifying the clue words, filling in the verbs in a given sentence and writing 4 original sentences in these tenses.
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Hot Dog Stand: The Works

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students strengthen skills in mathematics, problem solving, and communication skills by working together in groups using "Hot Dog Stand: The Works" educational software.
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Coping With Divorce

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars read about what causes stress for students when their parents divorce, how young scholars of different ages respond differently to divorce, and strategies that can help all family members cope.
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Streamers Galore

For Teachers K - 5th
Students move their streamers using as many arm patterns as possible.
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Air Temperature and Kinetic Energy

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students use a NASA website do activities which help them better explain how air temperature and kinetic energy are related to aircraft propulsion.
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The Rain Forest

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explain the basics of the tropical rain forest ecosystem. They list the four general layers of vegetation found in the tropical rain forest.
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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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Cecilia's Year

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read the novel "Cecilia's Year". They answer questions to test for reading comprehension. They also relate the story to their own life.
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Jazz and Math: The Beat Goes On

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students collect real data through listening, counting and timing jazz pieces.They use ratios, rates, and proportions to report collected data and demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of rhythm and tempo in music.