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Phonics: Putting 2 Sounds Together

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this phonics worksheet, learners practice reading "silly" sentences, circling two letters that make a new sound. Sounds are given at the beginning of the worksheet. Worksheet includes a related "fun" questions and is designed to be...
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Countable and Uncountable Nouns 3

For Students 4th - 8th
In this ESL countable and uncountable nouns worksheet, students examine the list of 30 nouns and identify those that are uncountable nouns. Students may also write sentences using each of the words
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Total English Elementary: The Riley's Summer Holiday

For Students 4th - 6th
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2 paragraph passage about a family's summer holiday and highlight the use of present continuous verbs as they respond to 9 short answer questions.
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Activity Plan Mixed Ages: Sunny Science

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students develop problem-solving, observation, and critical-thinking skills. In this early childhood lesson, students explore the topic of the sun as they notice shadows and light.
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Connecticut Reading Comprehension Activity

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reading comprehension activity worksheet, students read 5 paragraphs pertaining to the history of Connecticut and then respond to 30 true or false, multiple choice, and short answer questions.
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A Brief History of Rubber

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the history of rubber. In this rubber lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the history of the product and its uses in society. Students create timelines that detail the...
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The"Dirt" on Soil

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the three different types of soil and their physical properties.  In this soil lesson students design and implement a model of a water treatment plant. 
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What Do Maps Show?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discover the uses for various types of maps. In this geography skills lesson, students discuss the type of maps that exist and what their individual features are. Students then practice using different types of maps.
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What Do We Use From the Rainforest?

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students identify items we use from the rainforest. For this earth science lesson, students recall prior facts about the rainforest and list items we use from the rainforest. Students create "Rainforest Cookies" using ingredients that...
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For Creative Minds: Tudley Didn't Know

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students discover facts about the animals in John Himmselman's book, Tudley Didn't Know, and make a paper turtle. In this marsh animals lesson, students first read the book Tudley Didn't Know. Students read facts about painted turtles,...
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For Creative Minds: What Makes an Animal a Mammal?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students read about categories of mammals and their features. Students then construct a marine animal, using given print outs in the lesson. Students then create adaptations for their mammal, using a web site reference for guidance.
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Pioneer Scramble

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners explore the concept of Manifest Destiny. In this Westward Movement lesson, students study why Americans emigrated west in the 1840s and 1850s. Learners create interactive timelines, write exploration reports, and complete an art...
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The Trip of the Speedwell and the Mayflower

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the hardships Pilgrims faced on the Mayflower and Speedwell. In this Pilgrim lesson, 4th graders listen to an account of the Pilgrim's voyage from Plymouth, England to present day Massachusetts. Students sit in...
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Going to vs. Will

For Students 5th - 8th
In this vocabulary skills worksheet, learners examine the guidelines for using "will" and "going to." Students respond to 15 questions using "will" and "going to" appropriately.
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Intermediate Level: Clauses and Sentence Structure

For Students 6th - 7th
In this clauses and sentence structure worksheet, students read 5 sentences and underline the independent clauses and circle each dependent clause. Students then read 15 sentences and indicate if there are any grammatical errors.
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Forces of Nature Group Creative Writing

For Students 4th - 5th
In this forces of nature worksheet, learners collaborate with others to write a group story. Students have 25 minutes to write a story about forces of nature. Learners must use the 14 words in the box.
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New Mexico

For Students 4th - 6th
In this New Mexico worksheet, students read a two page text about the history of the state of New Mexico. Students answer ten true and false questions.
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Idioms – D

For Students 7th
In this idioms worksheet, 7th graders read 8 idioms and their meanings and then respond to 8 fill in the blank and short answer questions regarding the idioms.
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Modifying Adjective and Adverbs Exercise

For Students 6th - 7th
In this modifiers worksheet, students fill in the blanks in 24 sentences by choosing the correct adjective or adverb modifier: far, just about, nearly, or slightly.
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And, But, Because, So Exercise

For Students 4th - 6th
In this ESL worksheet, students fill in blanks in sentences, choosing from and, but, because and so, 15 total. Answers are included on page 2.
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Keep It Cool

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students complete a science experiment to study insulation, heat transfer, and permafrost. In this permafrost study instructional activity, students design and test a soda insulator. Students graph their class data and discuss the...
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Dust Bowl Exodus: How Drought and the Depression Took Their Toll

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the migration of refugees. In this California history lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of how the Dust Bowl and Great Depression led to a California population...
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Revising With Precision

For Students 5th - 6th
In this revisions learning exercise, students fill in blanks in sentences, 15 total, with "vivid and precise" word. Students are instructed that they may use a thesaurus. 
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Out of the Mud

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the impact the automobile had on Iowans and their ways of life.  In this technology lesson, 11th graders research how Iowans promoted "Good roads" and the reasons for paving roads.