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Beginning of Year Fortune Tellers Activity
A beginning-of-year icebreaker activity using paper fortune tellers (cootie catchers) with personal get-to-know-you questions.
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Maroon 5
ESL/ELA reading comprehension and writing-skills practice built around a nonfiction feature article on Maroon 5 (contemporary band biography), for older English-language learners.
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American Revolution Word Search + Sentence Activity
The word search gives students a first encounter or review of Revolutionary War vocabulary. After finding the terms, they select eight and explain their historical relevance in separate sentences. The writing step moves the activity beyond locating spellings, and a teacher answer file supports review of the puzzle. A second page asks students to write two sentences using at least four vocabulary words in each, underline those words, and draw a scene representing the American Revolution. The teacher version includes highlighted word-search solutions; the writing and drawing responses are open-ended.
Art, movement & wellbeing
Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion – Lab Station Activity
Teach Newton's Three Laws of Motion through a rotating multi-station hands-on physics lab activity.
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Art, movement & wellbeing
Scientific Method - Lab Station Activity
Scientific Method - Lab Station Activity This lab station activity allows students to apply their understanding of the scientific method by moving around the classroom and working with peers. Stations focus on creating hypotheses and procedures, identifying variables, analyzing data and drawing conclusions, and formulating testable…
Reading & writing
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Istanbul
An ESL/EFL reading-comprehension and writing-activity worksheet built around a single nonfiction passage about Istanbul, Turkey (history, landmarks, food, culture), used to practice reading comprehension, vocabulary, and English writing skills.
Art, movement & wellbeing
Microraptor Vs Birds Activity
A brief comparison activity asking students to identify similarities between birds and the dinosaur Microraptor.
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DIY Compass Activity
Hands-on STEM activity teaching how a simple magnetic compass works.
Reading & writing
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - Simulation & Writing Activity
This resource is a The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - Simulation & Writing Activity. This is a great comprehension activity that will keep students engaged and excited! Students will write a reaction to the story using their feelings and emotions from the simulation. The goal is to use strong word choice and voice. This can be accessed as…
Science & discovery
U.S. History: Manifest Destiny & Westward Expansion
A 4-activity resource covering Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion, including a kick-off analysis activity, a painting analysis, a map-labeling task, and an extension reading.
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on "Mascots"
An ESL/EFL reading-comprehension and writing-activity worksheet built around a single nonfiction passage about mascots (origins and use in sports, schools, events, and branding), used to practice reading comprehension, vocabulary, and English writing skills.
Art, movement & wellbeing
Speed Dating Get to Know Activity for Older Grades
Grab this engaging back-to-school Speed Dating/Speed Meeting icebreaker activity! This activity encourages fast-paced conversations where students discuss fun get-to-know-you questions using 30 printable 3-D foldable tent cards. Start the school year by having students make meaningful connections, and relationships. Break the ice…
Science & discovery
Respiratory System – Lab Station Activity
A multi-station lab activity teaching human respiratory system structures, gas exchange, and related diseases through hands-on drawing, research, reading, video, and quiz stations.
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Food Pyramid Activity
Cut-and-paste activity teaching the sections of the food pyramid.
Science & discovery
World History | Counter Reformation | Document-Based Student Activity
A document-based learning activity (Google and traditional/print versions) exploring how the Catholic Church responded to the Protestant Reformation via the Counter-Reformation, using primary/secondary source analysis.
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Kyiv - Ukraine
ESL/ELA reading comprehension and writing-skills practice built around a nonfiction feature article on Kyiv, Ukraine (world cities), for older English-language learners.
Art, movement & wellbeing
Phoenix Activity
A short creative-writing activity connected to mythology, using the phoenix as a prompt for descriptive and poetic writing.
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Ancient China Activity
A single-page cut-and-paste labeling activity introducing three basic categories of Ancient China: religion, mythology, and culture.
Reading & writing
Writing Creative Vocabulary Activity
A single-page creative writing activity where students design and describe a dress and an associated character using creative vocabulary.
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Herbivore and Carnivore Dinosaurs – Sorting Activity
Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about famous places in different countries. The Herbivore and Carnivore Dinosaurs Do you like animals? what is your favorite one? Do you own a pet? If yes, tell us more about it, like what its name? And what do you like most about it? What are the animal…
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Venice - Italy
An ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing worksheet built around a nonfiction-style informational passage about Venice - Italy, used to practice reading comprehension, vocabulary, and extended written response in English.
Art, movement & wellbeing
Waste: At the Source: Pre-Consumer Waste Gr. 5-8
A single-topic 'chapter slice' workbook on Pre-Consumer Waste, excerpted from the 'Waste Management: At the Source' series, providing a reading-comprehension passage plus hands-on activity, crossword, word search, and quiz on that one waste-management topic.
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Reading & writing
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Manila - Philippines
ESL/ELA reading comprehension and writing-skills practice built around a nonfiction feature article on Manila, Philippines (world cities), for older English-language learners.
Art, movement & wellbeing
Baryonyx Activity
Drawing and fact-writing activity about the dinosaur Baryonyx.