6th Grade Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

Frequently Asked Questions about Tsunamis

Find answers to commonly asked questions about tsunamis -- the science behind them and their history.

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Science

Earth Science

Natural Disasters

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Students learn about sharks and improve their reading comprehension skills with a nonfiction reading passage and…

Sharks Reading Warm-Up

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Reading Comprehension

Animals (Zoology)

Aquatic Animals

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Nelson Mandela Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Nobel Peace Prize recipient Nelson Mandela and answer…

Subjects:

Reading

Reading Comprehension

Literary Biographies

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LESSON PLANS

Be a Journalist! Research and Writing Activity

Extra! Extra! Help your students get the scoop on journalism This printable will teach your students how to be budding…

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Language Arts and Writing

Journalism

Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

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Students identify 8 types of sharks.

Name That Shark

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Animals (Zoology)

Aquatic Animals

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CLASSROOM TOOLS

The Ocean Floor

Identify ocean landforms, including guyots and trenches, with this labeled diagram of the sea floor.

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Science

Earth Science

Oceans (Oceanography)

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Become an instant expert on science and social studies topics featured in DK's award-winning reference series. Find…

Instant Expert

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Social Studies and History

Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

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Teach children about Labor Day with these activities.

Labor Day Activities

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Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

Community and Ways of Life

Social Studies and History

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Albert Einstein Biography: A Reading Warm-Up (Grades 5 & 6)

In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Albert Einstein and answer reading comprehension…

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Reading Comprehension

Literary Biographies

Language Arts and Writing

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Ocean Food Chain Reading Warm-Up

Introduce the ocean food chain with this life science printable. For this reading warm-up, students will read a short…

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Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

Science

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Favourite Australian Athletes

Who is your favourite athlete? In this printable worksheet, students will research famous Australian athletes, including…

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Australians

Athletes

Heroes & Role Models

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MAPS

What Are Ocean Currents?

Give students practice reading a map with the skill challenge in this oceanography printable. Students will evaluate…

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Science

Earth Science

Oceans (Oceanography)

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Introduce facts about penguins with this science reading passage. Use the reading comprehension questions in this…

Penguins Reading Warm-Up

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Aquatic Animals

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

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The Mysterious Bermuda Triangle

Interesting facts and fun activities related to an area of the Caribbean Ocean known as the Bermuda Triangle.

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Reading and Literature

Legends

Oceans (Oceanography)

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Test students' knowledge and understanding of plate tectonics with this printable science exam. Students will interpret…

Plate Tectonics Test

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Social Studies and History

Earth Science

Plates and Tectonics

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Labor Day Newspaper

Students learn about the history of the Labor Day holiday and write a newspaper about the various people and…

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Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

Community and Ways of Life

Social Studies and History

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Jim Thorpe Reading Warm-Up

In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Olympic athlete Jim Thorpe and answer reading…

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Native-American History (American Indians)

Twentieth Century

Olympic Games

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Clara Barton Reading Warm-Up

In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, and…

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Literary Biographies

U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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Administrative Expectations

An explanation of what school administrators expect from and look for in job candidates.

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Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

Community and Ways of Life

Social Studies and History

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The Peanuts Gang: Charles Schulz

Share the story of Charles Schulz with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about…

Subjects:

Creative Writing

American History/U.S. History

Twentieth Century

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Dr. Mae Jemison Coloring Page

Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman in space. Read about this famous astronaut and color in the…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Astronauts and Space Flights

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Learn how a tsunami occurs.

How a Tsunami Occurs

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Science

Earth Science

Tsunami

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