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Current Electricity - Whole Module Review Lesson teaching resource preview
Reading & language arts

Current Electricity - Whole Module Review Lesson

Students work through a sequence of clue activities (crossword, word search, dominoes, a differentiated worksheet, and a code-breaker sheet) to find four numbers that unlock a combination lock, following a fictional 'antidote' scenario introduced via a PowerPoint.

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5–9
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3D Drawing - Lesson 4 teaching resource preview
Reading & language arts

3D Drawing - Lesson 4

follow along with a scripted, question-and-pause instructor dialogue to practice 2-point perspective drawing of a building exterior, with shading

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4–8
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Fantasy-Themed Math Escape Room Lesson 3 teaching resource preview
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Fantasy-Themed Math Escape Room Lesson 3

Continue the knight's-quest narrative through four puzzle activities (Carnival Game, Ball Toss, Bubbles, Frames) plus an extra-time activity, solving multiplication/division equations to earn a dragon scale.

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4–6
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Volleyball Forearm Pass Mini-Lesson Bundle teaching resource preview
Arts, movement & wellbeing

Volleyball Forearm Pass Mini-Lesson Bundle

Students answer a brief warm-up 'number talk' math question, watch a teacher demonstration (I Do) of one technique element, practice it with a partner or imaginary ball (We Do/You Do), then apply it during the day's game.

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3D Drawing - Lesson 1 teaching resource preview
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3D Drawing - Lesson 1

follow along with a scripted, question-and-pause instructor dialogue to practice pencil value/shading techniques and drawing six basic 3D forms (cube, triangular prism, sphere, cylinder, cone, pyramid)

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4–8
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The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig SEL Lesson teaching resource preview
Arts, movement & wellbeing

The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig SEL Lesson

Listen to or watch a read-aloud of the story, discuss what it feels like to be included/excluded, rotate through 5 discussion-question stations using UV invisible-ink pens to reveal and answer hidden questions, write a compliment for a secret partner, and complete a written exit ticket reflecting on personal experiences of exclusion.

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2–5
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Planets Lesson teaching resource preview
Reading & language arts

Planets Lesson

Students look up the distance of each planet in the solar system from the sun (using an internet search), then build a spreadsheet table (e.g., in Excel or Google Docs) listing the planets and their distances; the teacher first reviews what a spreadsheet, row, column, and cell are.

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4–7
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Careers Lesson teaching resource preview
Reading & language arts

Careers Lesson

Discuss advantages of a college education; create a Google Doc; answer 12 guided research questions about a chosen college/university (intended major, schools offering it, GPA needed, required tests, application fee/deadline, tuition, room and board cost, financial aid/scholarships, sports/mascot, and personal fit).

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4–8
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3D Drawing - Lesson 2 teaching resource preview
Reading & language arts

3D Drawing - Lesson 2

follow along with a scripted, question-and-pause instructor dialogue to practice observational illustration of a real object using light, shadow, and value, distinguishing illustration from artistic interpretation

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4–8
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Exploring Literature Teaching Unit teaching resource preview
Reading & language arts

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Exploring Literature Teaching Unit

Read assigned chapters of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, complete study guide questions and vocabulary work, participate in class discussions, take comprehension/vocabulary tests, and complete writing projects analyzing the novel's themes and characters.

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3–6
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Snowflake Unit Study - Wilson Bentley PowerPoint BUNDLE teaching resource preview
Reading & language arts

Snowflake Unit Study - Wilson Bentley PowerPoint BUNDLE

Students work through slide lessons on how snow crystals form and grow (nucleation, supersaturation, crystal size, six-fold symmetry, uniqueness), complete interactive PowerPoint activities in a journal (materials: blank journal page, pencil/pen/colored pencils), and (per additional bundle components) study Wilson Bentley's life and…

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Unit of Study all about New Zealand teaching resource preview
Reading & language arts

Unit of Study all about New Zealand

Complete KWL charts, vocabulary word cards/dictionary work, copywork pages, and 3-2-1 reflection sheets; read original informational passages on New Zealand topics (e.g. an introduction covering location, flag, capital city, other major cities, and official languages); answer discussion questions; complete differentiated…

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4–6
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Ancient Civilizations: Greece Unit Study teaching resource preview
Reading & language arts

Ancient Civilizations: Greece Unit Study

A multi-resource unit study packet to teach elementary/middle grades about Ancient Greek civilization (geography, culture, key figures, gods, daily life, historical events).

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3–6
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Macaw Unit Study (Rainforest Animals Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities) teaching resource preview
Science & social studies

Macaw Unit Study (Rainforest Animals Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities)

Watch linked videos, read macaw-related articles, fill in KWL charts, video-notes sheets, graphic organizers (life cycle, investigation, can/have/are, is/has/needs), a rainforest animal comparison, a historical timeline, habitat-damage and conservation worksheets, movie/documentary review sheets, and assemble interactive notebook…

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2–4
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Tiger Unit Study (Rainforest Animals Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities) teaching resource preview
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Tiger Unit Study (Rainforest Animals Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities)

Across 5 days, students watch linked videos, read passages (independently or aloud), complete worksheets (KWL chart, video notes, life cycle diagrams, investigation sheets, can/have/are grammar sheets), do activities such as drawing and coloring a tiger, and on the final day create a poster, lapbook, or interactive notebook summarizing…

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2–4
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Ancient Civilizations: Indus Valley Unit Study teaching resource preview
Reading & language arts

Ancient Civilizations: Indus Valley Unit Study

A multi-resource unit study packet to teach elementary/middle grades about the Ancient Indus Valley (Harappan) civilization: geography, daily life, inventions, and key sites.

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3–6
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Life Among the Lemurs: Emergency Lesson Plan teaching resource preview
Reading & language arts

Life Among the Lemurs: Emergency Lesson Plan

Students read a narrative passage about a family zoo trip and lemurs, then complete a True/False comprehension section, a homonym vocabulary exercise, math word problems ('Figure It Out'), and map/geography questions ('Map Moments'); an answer key is provided.

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5–6
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Poison Dart Frog Unit Study (Rainforest Animals Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities) teaching resource preview
Science & social studies

Poison Dart Frog Unit Study (Rainforest Animals Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities)

Each day, students watch a curated video, read a passage (independently or read-aloud), and complete worksheets/discussion (KWL chart, video notes, graphic organizers on life cycle or can/have/are and is/has/needs sentence frames) plus a daily activity (drawing, habitat coloring page, poison dart frog coloring page); the unit ends with…

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2–4
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Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia Unit Study teaching resource preview
Reading & language arts

Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia Unit Study

A multi-resource unit study packet to teach elementary/middle grades about Ancient Mesopotamia: geography, key figures/places, innovations (writing, wheel, law code), and daily life.

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3–6
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Eleven: Full Lesson Plan w/ PowerPoints & Graphic Organizers teaching resource preview
Reading & language arts

Eleven: Full Lesson Plan w/ PowerPoints & Graphic Organizers

Full lesson plan and supporting materials for teaching the short story "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros, focused on literary analysis (characterization, narration, plot, theme, symbolism, irony, figurative language, imagery).

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5–9
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