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  • Imaginary Insect Zoo

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    Imaginary Insect Zoo

    Students will make imaginary insects which have the essential characteristics of an insect, such as six legs and three…

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    Biology
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    A Pilgrim Conversation

    Students will reinforce their use of quotations by writing an imaginary dialogue among pilgrims as they land at…

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    Punctuation
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    Grammar
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    Talk It Out Together

    In this school safety lesson plan, students learn the Talk It Out Together conflict-solving process.

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    Health and Safety
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  • Recycling Unit from the Environmental Protection Agency

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    Recycling Unit: Environment Activities for the Classroom

    Your students probably already know the basics of recycling and why it is important. This unit of printables and…

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    Environmental Science
    Natural Resources Conservation
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    Skill Builders: Word Analogy Questions, Week 11

    Week 11: Word analogies to sharpen students' thinking skills and prepare them for standardized tests.

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    Grammar
    Reading Comprehension
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    Ten Tips for Writing An Essay

    Find tips for writing an essay, from scheduling and time-management to outlining to revision.

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    Writing Research Papers
    Writing
    Language Arts and Writing
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    Lesson Planning Advice from Veteran Teachers (Slideshow)

    Browse the wisdom of experienced teachers on how to best plan and execute lessons – the core of your professional world.…

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    Anagrams

    Students practice story writing with an emphasis on descriptive language and character portrayal.

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    Stone Fox: A Collection of Lessons

    Using the book, Stone Fox, students will explore character, setting, and issues for Native Americans in this multiple…

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    Reading and Literature
    Fiction
    Native-American History (American Indians)
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    Opening Activities

    Teach students that learning begins right away in your classroom with a daily opening learning activity.

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    The Wampanoag: A Thanksgiving Lesson

    What were the origins of the first Thanksgiving? Students will look to the Wampanoag Indians' meaning of Thanksgiving…

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    Social Studies and History
    Native-American History (American Indians)
    Culture and Diversity
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    Recycled Poetry

    Students use words from newspapers and magazines to make "found" poetry. This is a great way to teach students about…

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    Poetry
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    Hispanic Rhythmic Patterns and Drums

    Use a music lesson that helps students understand drum rhythms, performing as a group, and improvising melodies from…

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    Social Studies and History
    Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage
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  • Common Core Lesson Plans for the Who Was...? Series

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    Common Core Lesson Plans for the Who Was...? Series

    Use the activities throughout this guide with the Who Was...? Series for teaching specific historical events, studying…

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    Nonfiction Literature
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  • Self-Portrait Simile Poems

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    Self-Portrait Simile Poems

    Use the Internet to teach your students about self-portraits and review the use of similes. Then, have students type…

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    Traveling Seeds

    Children discover how seeds hitch a ride with the wind, in the water, or on an animal to become planted and grow.

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    Plants and Botany
    Seeds and Pollination
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    The U.S. Flag: Facts and Discussion Questions

    Give your students information on the U.S. flag and thought-provoking related questions.

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    Social Studies and History
    Government and Civics
    Flags
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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
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    Flower and Leaf Press

    Students press flowers and plants with heavy books to make lovely decorations. Then, they use the pressed flowers to…

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    Using Mad Libs® in the Classroom: Nouns (Gr. 4-6)

    Focus on regular and irregular plurals, common and proper nouns, possessives, and pronouns.

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    Parts of Speech
    Language Arts and Writing
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  • Borrowed Words Game

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    Borrowed Words Game

    Discover a game that will help students learn the origins of some words in the English language.

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  • The Nine Planets

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    The Nine Planets

    In this printable computer activity, students research the planets on the Internet and use PowerPoint or AppleWorks to…

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    State Scavenger Hunt

    Students use reference materials to gather information about the United States.

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    Library Resources
    Language Arts and Writing
    U.S. States
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    Let It Snow!

    Celebrate winter with an arts and crafts activity. Each student will create a snowperson for a bulletin board display.…

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    Earth Science
    Weather
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