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Evolution Crossword

For Teachers 7th
In this evolution crossword worksheet, 7th graders complete a crossword puzzle about evolution. Students read the definitions to fill in the puzzle with evolution terms.
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Projects For USA Units

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study different regions of the United states through interdisciplinary activities. This instructional activity presents very creative, artistic ways for students to explore the variety of regions found in the United States.
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The Sea Wolf

For Students 7th - 8th
After reading the 1904 psychological adventure The Sea Wolf, have pupils take this short quiz to test their reading comprehension, or take specific questions from the quiz and create a more comprehensive assessment.
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Crossing the Oregon Trail

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students become familiar with the sacrifices that the migrants endured crossing the plains to the west. They experience some of the problem solving that the pioneers faced and pay the natural consequences of their choices.
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Functions Can Be Fun!

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders work together in groups to discover linear functions. They are giving a situation and they are to recreate it in their groups. They answer questions to complete the lesson.
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Speed and Experiments

For Students 9th - 12th
In this speed formula and scientific method worksheet, students read over descriptions of the formula an method. Students then respond to 12 matching, problem solving and short answer questions.
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Miami Seaquarium and Mathematics

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders, in groups, go on an imaginary field trip to Miami Seaquarium and figure out what the total cost of the trip would be.
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Chapter 1 and 2 Review

For Students 9th - 12th
For this physics review worksheet, students complete 24 matching and problem solving questions pertaining to math code, speed, experiments and variables, slope, and acceleration and average speed.
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Ridgerunner

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students jog at the beginning of the class while learning about the Appalachian Trail. They integrate math into the lesson by adding up how many miles they have run, and comparing it to distances on a real trail map.
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Isla Story Map and Time-line

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders arrange five major events from the story Isla in correct order on a quiz. They represent the sequence of at least five story events through a story map based on the book, Isla.
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The Underground Railroad

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this American history worksheet, students read a selection about the Underground Railroad and answer 3 multiple choice, 3 true / false and 2 fill in the blank questions.
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Sonic Speed

For Students 2nd - 6th
In this sound speed worksheet, students use paper towel tubes and rulers in partners to test where sound comes from. Students follow 5 sets of directions, answer 1 question, and fill in a chart.
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Science 911: Car Crash Testing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore, experiment and analyze the concept of using dummies in a car crash test. They collaborate in a series of tests designed to simulate what really happens in a two-car collision. Each student incorporates...
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Earth Science: In Depth Look at Earthquakes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in an interactive Internet lesson covering the reasons and results of earthquakes. After reading eyewitness accounts and viewing animations, they use seismograms to measure and locate the epicenters. In an ongoing study,...
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The Life of Mozart

For Students 9th
In this Mozart worksheet, 9th graders read a one page biography about the composer. They answer 10 short answer questions and are encouraged to listen to Mozart's music.
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The Jones Family Express

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book The Jones Family Express. In this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, answer short answer questions, have...
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Nature Scavenger Hunt with Pedometers

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students integrate the study of plants/soil/rocks within a physical education classroom.
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When Push Comes to Crunch

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders engage in an experiment which uses an inclined plane and balls of various masses to determine the effect a large object has on a small object. They study velocity, momentum, gravity and forces.
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Ancient Roman Influences in Israel and the Modern World

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students practice critical thinking skills. They compare Ancient Roman influences on the Middle East region (Beit Shean, Masada, and Zippori) with Ancient Roman influences still present in our culture today.
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Our Ethnic Ties-A Nebraska Calendar of Cultural Events

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate the historical and cultural ties that influence the ethnic character of communities and the local economics throughout the state of Nebraska. They collect data on cities and towns that hold ethnic festivals and...
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Forces and Motion-The Downhill Racer

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students calculate a toy car's velocity and acceleration. In this force and motion lesson, students build ramps and attach a dropper to a toy car, which is released down the ramp. Students calculate and graph velocity and acceleration...
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Super Sonar

For Students 2nd - 6th
In this echo lesson plan, learners create echos using rubbers balls and a chair to simulate animals finding out where they are. Students follow 3 sets of directions and answer 2 questions.
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Journey Through Wonderland: Real or Fantasy

For Teachers 1st
First graders recognize the difference between fact and fiction, real and fantasy. After listening to Rip Van Winkle, retold by Lara Bergen and a version of Jack and the Beanstalk, 1st graders demonstrates their understanding of fiction...
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WATER GOES AROUND AND COMES AROUND

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students build a model of a water system from the source to users and read and interpret a water meter.