Lesson Plan
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Tough Decisions

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine different problem situations that could be encountered during the building of the capitol building. They are divided into small groups and given a card with a problem written on it. Then students brainstorm in...
Lesson Plan
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Our Classroom Is a Community

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discuss how their classroom is a community. For this philanthropy lesson, students discuss the concept of philanthropy and how trust, sharing, and good deeds create a classroom community.
Lesson Plan
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Artifacts: What Am I?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students practice simple Japanese expressions. They explore the information available from artifacts. Groups of students attempt to figure out other groups culture by examining a series of artifacts in a paper bag.
Worksheet
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Breaking News English: Australia's Death Row Plea to Singapore

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Australia's Death Row Plea to Singapore," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Lesson Plan
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Subject Verb Agreement Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders are introduced to the rule for subject and verb agreement. In groups, they discuss the differences between formal and informal English and identify situations in which one or the other is acceptable. To end the lesson,...
Worksheet
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Breaking News English: Al-Qaeda Warns of More Attacks

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "Al-Qaeda Warns of More Attacks," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Lesson Plan
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That's Your Side of the Story!

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders discuss the elements of effective debating. they debate governmental issues after reseraching selected topics. With student permission, the debate may be videotaped for viewing to other classes or during open house.
Worksheet
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Breaking News English: Australian Bars to Ban Homosexuals

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Australian Bars to Ban Homosexuals," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Worksheet
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ESL: Advanced/Proficiency Word Formation Worksheet

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this ESL word formation worksheet, students fill in the space or spaces in a sentence using the given base word. They complete 6 sentences.
Worksheet
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Multiply with Mixed Numbers

For Students 5th
Fractions are a part of the process when we cook, remodel the house, or calculate money. Using this worksheet on multiplying mixed numbers, student can practice applying this process to real-life examples by solving word problems.
Worksheet
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Reading Comprehension 6

For Students 7th - 9th
A great resource for advanced English language learners or native speakers working on reading comprehension. Before reading, discuss different reading strategies. Then, after they read the selection, have your class complete the multiple...
Interactive
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Intermediate Sentence Completion: 30

For Students 4th - 5th
In this sentence completion worksheet, learners complete a sentence with 2 blanks about democracy. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions. Click on "show all" to see the rest of the worksheet.
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Homeschooling Chronicles - Sibling Bonding

For Teachers 1st - 6th
When siblings homeschool together, the bonding really begins.
Worksheet
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Brainstorming: A Strategy for Creative Productivity

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this brainstorming worksheet, students read directions on how to brainstorm with a group or as an individual. Students read 7 tips total.
Worksheet
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Treasure Part II- Reading Comprehension

For Students 3rd
In this reading comprehension worksheet, 3rd graders read a selection called, "Treasure, Part II." They either write answers to, or discuss 3 questions based on the selection.
Lesson Plan
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Human Population Growth Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students simulate the growth of human population. In this biology instructional activity, students explore different perspectives on this issue. They write a reflection at the end of the activity.
Lesson Plan
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Overpopulation vs. Overuse of Resources

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders identify the consequences of human population growth. In this biology lesson, 10th graders debate on whether overpopulation or overuse of resources is more harmful to humans. They write a reflection at the end of the...
Activity
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin: David Macaulay Author and Illustrator

For Students 3rd - 8th
Background about the famous illustrator, a copy of his Caldecott acceptance speech, a list of books and other details are offered at this site.
Article
College Grad

College Grad: First Things First

For Students 9th - 10th
Job offer in hand? Make sure you take the proper steps to document the offer and prepare for your new job.
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Barack Obama's Nobel Lecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017. In 2009, Obama was also awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work strengthening international relations. In his acceptance speech, Obama discusses the...
Professional Doc
Everything ESL

Everything Esl: Twenty New Cultural Questions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
These are different scenarios that teachers might have to confront with their ESL students. Help the professionals at your school understand the diverse cultures of your students. It offers downloads and resources. Great for staff...
Professional Doc
Everything ESL

Everything Esl: Twenty New Cultural Questions

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
These are different scenarios that teachers might have to confront with their ESL students. Help the professionals at your school understand the diverse cultures of your students. It offers downloads and resources. Great for staff...
Article
CommonLit

Common Lit: "Anger as Inspiration" by Sami Awad

For Students 5th - 7th
This is a transcript of an interview with Sami Awad as part of the Global Oneness Project, which aims to "inspire students to rethink their relationship to the world" A specific purpose for reading and vocabulary notes are provided. This...
Website
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1929: Thomas Mann

For Students 9th - 10th
The Official Nobel Prize website offers press releases, an autobiography, a biography, Mann's acceptance speech and links.