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What Is That Bubblin' In My Back Yard?
Students are introduced to the GIS system. They create a map plotting local sites the Environmental Protection Agency has on its EPA Regulated Sites list. They identify a list of schools that are near potentially hazard sites.
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How Green Are We?
Students identify and interpret the importance of energy efficiency in connection with air pollution. They communicate with families and peers about ways to more effectively contribute to the reduction of air pollution. Finally,...
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Today and Yesterday: The Praties They are Small
Students explore the tragic circumstances of the Great Famine of 1845-1849. They watch a program that explores the causes and consequences of the famine. Students discuss the causes of the famine. They identify the effects and...
Curated OER
Nouns Test
In this language arts worksheet, students focus on the possessive form of nouns. Students respond to five multiple choice questions.
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Using Conjunctions
In this conjunctions worksheet, students fill in the gaps of the sentence with a conjunction. Students complete 4 multiple choice questions.
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Recopy a letter
In this letter worksheet, students recopy the letter onto another sheet of paper and use the correct punctuation and grammar. Students complete 1 letter.
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Place Value
In this place value worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 74 various types of problems. First, they write the given numbers in words and write down the value of the digit that is underlined in each. Then, students write the missing...
K12 Reader
Adverbs of Frequency II
Describe your daily activities with adverbs of frequency. Kids recall which things they seldom do, they rarely do, they frequently do, and the things that they never do.
Curated OER
ASL: Lesson 14
Build your sign language vocabulary with this ASL lesson. Link to videos that show how to sign properly. Intended for those teaching or learning ASL as a mode of communication.
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Multiples of 6 #2
Count by six with these helpful activities. After completing number sequences and multiplication problems from the six times table, third graders solve problems that are written out at the bottom of the page. An excellent way to work on...
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iPads: Friend or Foe?
Do some research to find out if iPads enhance learning, or if they are just another distraction.
DK Publishing
More Multiplication Practice, 1-Digit by 2-Digit Numbers
When multiplying two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers, use a guided set of problems like this one. There are three examples for young mathematicians to reference, and they solve 20 equations. They are required to regroup for some....
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 2: Systems of Equations and Inequalities
The brother-sister pair Carlos and Clarita need your class's help in developing their new pet sitting business. Through a variety of scenarios and concerns presented to the siblings, the learners thoroughly explore systems of equations...
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Child Labor in Maryland: An Historical Investigation
Tenth graders, after reading two excerpts about contemporary child labor situations, discuss two broad questions in detail along with the industrial boom following the Civil War conditions in the United States. They investigate how the...
Los Angeles Unified School District
World History and Geography: Ancient Greek Civilizations
Have an Olympic Games coming up? Explain the history of the games while also teaching about Ancient Greek culture and civilizations. A scaffolded set of 24 tasks enhances learning and active engagement with the material in any classroom.
Core Knowledge Foundation
Rocks & Minerals
Take young geologists on an exploration of the rock cycle with this six-lesson earth science unit on rocks and minerals. Through a series of discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on investigations your class will learn...
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The Pythagorean Puzzle
An engaging hands-on activity is presented. Learners of all ages are addressed in thie unique plan. K-5 learners identify, name, and define a rectangle, square, triangle, and the concept of area. Older learners prove the Pythagorean...
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The Earth's Atmosphere and Temperature
Students describe and compare the layers of the atmosphere. They explain how to measure the temperature of the atmosphere and discover what causes the atmosphere to heat up in some places more than in others.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Chief Executives Compared: The Federalist Papers
Delve into the responsibilities of the president by looking at President Hamilton's opinion of the presidential office in his own words. The second in a three-part series, the resource also offers an interesting compare-and-contrast...
Shell Education
A Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
How much do your learners know about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? Set up an opportunity for kids to learn about Dr. King while practicing reading fluency with a reader's theater activity. The script is for four voices and includes...
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Britney Spears: Famous People, ELL Assignment
If you teach English learners and want a thorough assignment that addresses reading and listening comprehension, speaking skills, vocabulary acquisition, and more, a high-interest content activity on Britney Spears may be useful. It...
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ASL: Lesson 16
ASL lesson plan 16 covers adverbs of time, sentence structure, and asking questions. Each blue link takes you to an image, instructions, or video of the word/s being signed. Great resource!
Harper Collins
Fly Away with Books Poster
Put up a poster near your class library to encourage your pupils to take trips to different worlds and times through books. The poster features one large hot air balloon made out of book covers and several smaller balloons, some with...