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Math Activity: Interactive Graphs

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December 3, 2015
Graphs are great tools for visualizing data. In this activity you can create and print three types of categorical graphs using your own data: circle...
Unification
Elementary School

3rd Grade History Activity: Revolution and Unification around the World

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March 25, 2015
Many Americans are familiar with the American Civil War, but do not realize that other countries have also had internal struggles that led to...
Renaissance Empires
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3rd Grade History Activity: Renaissance Empires Trivia

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March 20, 2015
The Renaissance is the period of time between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The period originated in Europe but spread east over the centuries....
Renaissance Trivia
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3rd Grade History Activity: Renaissance Trivia

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March 19, 2015
The Renaissance is the period of time between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The period originated in Europe but spread east over the centuries....
Age of Exploration Trivia
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3rd Grade History Activity: Age of Exploration Trivia Game

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March 17, 2015
Do you think you know everything about the Age of Exploration? Then test your knowledge or challenge a friend in this trivia game. You and your...
Renaissance Flashcards
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3rd Grade History Activity: Renaissance Flashcards

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March 16, 2015
Review more than 20 facts on the Elizabethan Era, the Scientific Revolution, and the Enlightenment with these Renaissance flashcards. The...
Circle Activity
Elementary School

3rd Grade Math Activity: Circle Activity

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February 24, 2015
Learn about the parts of a circle, including the radius and diameter, in this circle activity. When you're finished, try to find examples of...
Circles in the sand
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3rd Grade Math Activity: Circles in the Sand

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February 13, 2015
Watch this fun animation all about circles. Learn all about the radius, diameter and circumference of circles and the amazing "almost magic" trick...
Gandhi Quotes
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3rd Grade History: Gandhi’s Quotes

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December 10, 2014
Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of the Indian Independence in Britain-ruled India. He saw the injustices in his country and sought to create...
Brainstorming
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3rd Grade Reading Activity: Brainstorming

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November 26, 2014
Let's explore the first step of the five-step writing process: brainstorming. Before you can begin researching and writing your story, article, or...
five steps of writing
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3rd Grade Writing Activity: The Five-Step Writing Process

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November 6, 2014
Go over the five steps of writing a story, poem, or opinion paragraph in this fun animation. Much like building a house, the writing...
Race car math facts
Elementary School

3rd Grade Math Activity: Race Car Math Facts

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September 5, 2014
Hop in your race car and and practice your math facts as fast as you can in this game. Create a name and customize your car, then practice...
Mayan Pyramids
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3rd Grade History Activity: Mayan Pyramids

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September 2, 2014
Learn about the Mayan pyramids in this interactive activity. While these pyramids were constructed on another continent and several thousand years...
The Forbidden City
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3rd Grade History Activity: The Forbidden City

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August 21, 2014
Explore the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. The city was erected by the second emperor of the Ming Dynasty. The temple served as the capital and...
Composition Topic
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3rd Grade Reading Activity: Composition Topic

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August 8, 2014
If your student is writing a paper and needs help deciding on a topic, watch this animated short with steps on getting started. This five step...
Revolutionary War Timeline
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3rd Grade History Learning Activity: Revolutionary War Timeline

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June 18, 2014
In this interactive Revolutionary War timeline, explore the events that cover the American Revolutionary War. Up until 1765 many of the colonists...
Surface Area Lab
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3rd Grade Math Learning Activity: Practice Calculating Surface Area

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June 9, 2014
Practice learning about surface area in this interactive activity. Manipulate the cubes on your own to practice and learn the controls. When you are...
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3rd Grade Math Learning Activity: Practice Calculating Volume

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June 6, 2014
Practice learning about volume in this interactive activity. Manipulate the cubes on your own to practice and learn the controls. When you are ready,...
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3rd Grade History Learning Activity: Age of Exploration

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April 28, 2014
Learn about the Age of Exploration in 14th Century Europe. Travel with several navigators during the Renaissance to find out how trade routes...
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3rd Grade History: The American Revolution

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March 18, 2014
Are you willing to put your knowledge of the American Revolution to the test? Take the quiz and learn about the events that led up to the American...
3rd grade Reading Practice Homophones
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3rd Grade Reading Learning Activity: Practicing Homophones

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February 5, 2014
Homophones are two words that sound the same but have different meanings. Use this tool to hone your skills by selecting which word corresponds with...
3rd Grade Science Eclipse
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3rd Grade Science Learning Activity: Eclipses

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February 5, 2014
In this science activity learn the difference between a lunar and solar eclipse. Click here for full screen This interactive activity is...
3rd Grade Math Geoboard
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3rd Grade Math Learning Activity: Geoboard

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January 27, 2014
Practice the basics of geometry in this math activity. There are two game styles: 'Lesson mode' where you can learn along with the program, or...
3rd grade science Botanical Garden
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3rd Grade Science Learning Activity: Botanical Garden

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January 24, 2014
Visit a botanical garden and explore three distinct environments. In each section you will learn how plants have adapted to survive and...
3rd Grade reading Greek and Roman Myths
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3rd Grade Reading Activity: Greek and Roman Myths

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January 24, 2014
Learn about ancient Greek and Roman Myths.  After you've listened to the stories use your critical thinking skills to figure out what these stories...
3rd grade math: Baseball Fast Facts
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3rd Grade Math Learning Game: Baseball Fast Facts

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January 24, 2014
Batter up! Ready to put your math skills to the test? Answer the correct solution to knock the ball out of the park in this math game! Click...
Elementary School

Kindergarten – 4th Grade Reading List

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January 1, 2014
Find recommendations of great books for your young reader in K12’s Kindergarten-4th Grade reading list. Including both classic and modern...
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