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Light & Crystals

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students observe a demonstration of light refraction. They experiment with disappearing crystals to further study light refraction.
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Foreshadowing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students read and discuss Act V, Scene 1. They define foreshadowing and identify examples of it from the text. They edit a partner's diary entry. They identify key ideas from the scene.
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Introduction to Measuring Length in Customary Units

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars explore customary units of measurement. Students use yardsticks, rulers, and adding machine paper to measure specific units as directed by the teacher. Through completing this hands-on activity, they actively investigate...
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Mondrian Style Painting

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students create "Mondrian style" paintings in this 4th through 12th grade Art lesson. Emphasis is placed upon learning the styles and art techniques of Piet Mondrian and abstract art. The lesson includes a link to an interactive art...
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Vincent's Flowers

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create sunflower paintings using pastels, pencils, and construction paper in this Art instructional activity for the early-elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on the artwork of Vincent van Gogh and the book Camille and the...
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Where Do We Come From? who Are We? Where Are We Going?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are responsible for producing works for, coordinating (with the teacher?s assistance) and mounting an exhibition to be presented at a parent-teacher open house. They examine literature by Henry David Thoreau and other writers....
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Candy is Dandy

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners investigate color distribution in bags of M&Ms They sort and classify the contents of a bag of M&Ms and summarize their findings on a worksheet. Students convert the numbers into charts and make predictions about color...
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What Is That Bubblin¿¿¿ In My Back Yard?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars create a map plotting local sites the Environmental Protection Agency has on its EPA Regulated Sites list. They discuss the need for citizens to, at a minimum, be aware of potential pollution hazards in their community.
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Learning About Tint and Shade - Van Gogh

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students paint a picture inspired by Van Gogh's Starry Night, using various tones of the color blue. Students journal their thoughts and feelings about the painting and then analyzing a few questions given. Students title their paintings
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Coordinate Graphs

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use coordinate graphs in order to identify objects and their locations. They are shown how to plot the x and y coordinates and then are given values to be plotted during guided and independent practice. Students are assessed on...
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Parts of Speech Review

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students identify and differentiate between the eight parts of speech. After diagramming a sentence as an introductory activity, students create a set of flash cards to aid in the remembrance of the usage of the eight parts of speech. ...
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Problem Solving: Story Problems

For Students 3rd
In this problem solving activity, 3rd graders will listen to and solve 6 story problems about numbers of objects, order of objects, and money. Teacher is instructed to read problems aloud and answer clarifying questions.
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Rain Forest Alliterations

For Students 3rd - 5th
The rain forest alliterations activity has students read about alliterations, then complete 4 alliterations about the rain forest and draw an illustration of one of them. The close with an acrositc poem with the words "rain forest."
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The Present Perfect

For Students 5th - 7th
In this present perfect learning exercise, students answer 25 questions using the present perfect verb form. The questions are either multiple choice and fill in the blank.
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Divide with Mixed Numbers

For Students 4th - 7th
In this dividing with mixed numbers practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Lesson Design Archaeology

For Teachers K - 12th
Students participate in their own excavation and measure and record as they go. For this archaeology lesson students divide into groups and solve the mystery of what they uncovered in their dig box.
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Assessment: Causes of the Second World War

For Students 9th - 12th
In this causes of World War II assessment worksheet, students respond to 10 graphic organizer and essay questions regarding appeasement, the League of Nations, and World War I.
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Learning The Basic Shapes

For Teachers Pre-K
Students explore basic shapes concepts. In this math instructional activity, students examine circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles as they draw the figures they see on worksheets.
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The Cardiac 100

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners make a full scale diagram. In this heart and blood flow lesson, students pretend they must design the cardiac 100 racecourse and they must teach the new blood cells how to get around the heart. Learners create a mini drawing and...
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Spelling Practice-Long i Words

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this long i spelling activity, students choose letters from a box, adding "ight" to make spelling words, then color words that have the long i sound blue, and those that don't are colored orange to find a mystery word.
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Paper Weaving

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students create an art project. In this paper weaving lesson, students discuss the skill and art of weaving and use construction paper to practice the weaving technique learned.
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Spelling List - Level 3, Set 7

For Students 4th - 6th
In this set of spelling worksheets, students make a set of flashcards, alphabetize words, create sentences, complete a word search, and practice writing the words.  Students also unscramble the words and write them correctly.
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Spelling List Level 3, Set 8A

For Students 4th - 6th
For this spelling worksheet, students use flashcards to study a list of words, then they must alphabetize, write sentences, complete a word puzzle, unscramble letters, and practice writing the words.  The spelling list includes...
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Spelling List: Level 3, Set #11A

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this spelling skills worksheet, students examine the words allowance, obtain, judgment, volcano, advertise, compliant, assistance, benefit, southern, and research. Students complete flashcard, alphabetical order, sentence, word...