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Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system.

CCSS.Math.Content.5.MD.A.1

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After reading Jumping Joey, explain how a Joey grows and changes?

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Text: “Miss Johnson’s Plant Experiment” 

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Text: “Miss Johnson’s Plant Experiment” 

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Takeaway: What (2) things do plants need to grow/be healthy?

Prompt: If you could grow your own garden, what would you grow? What would you need?

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Question: How does each part of a joey's growth connect to the next?

Grade: 2nd grade

Subject: science

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Takeaway: What is a “zero waste” plan?

Prompt: According to the text, what are some benefits to recycling?

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Focus: Author's point of view (evidence & reasons)

Grade: 4th

Subject: SS

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Thanksgiving

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Writing prompt - What is the meaning behind celebrating Thanksgiving? Compare and contrast present day Thanksgiving with the first Thanksgiving.

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Focus: Solve using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Grade: 3rd

Subject: Math

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Important Takeaway: The Pawnee people made important choices based on the stars.

Prompt: Write about why the stars were important to the Pawnee people. How did they use the stars in their daily lives?

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8 – U3.3.7- Using important documents (e.g., Mayflower Compact, Iroquois Confederacy, Common Sense, Declaration of Independence, Northwest Ordinance, Federalist Papers), describe the historical and philosophical origins of constitutional government in the United States using the ideas of social compact, limited government, natural rights, right of revolution, separation of powers, bicameralism, republicanism, and popular participation in government. (C2

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Imagine you are a colonist in the 1770's. You are unhappy about being taxed without representation. Write a letter to a friend or family member explaining how these taxes have impacted your daily life. Include: How you felt when you heard about the Boston Massacre. What was it like to witness the Boston Tea Party? Your opinion on if you think the protests will help to change the British Government's mind about taxation.

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Unrest in Boston

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Read The Math Contest

What is the theme of the story? How can we apply this life lesson to our classwork?

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Is your cell phone made up of matter? Describe your answer.

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Matter is any substance that has mass and takes up space. Earth, and everything on it, is made of matter, and so are all the stars and planets in the universe.

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Ice Tray on Table

Water is a compound that exists in many forms-solid, liquid, and gas-at nonextreme temperatures. In its solid form as ice, its atoms stick together rigidly and only vibrate.

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Matter is any substance that has mass and takes up space. Earth, and everything on it, is made of matter, so are all the stars and planets in the universe. According to the Big Bang theory, at the beginning of the universe, all matter erupted from a singularity, a hot, dense speck of matter.

The most familiar forms of matter-elements and compounds-are made of up tiny particles called atoms. Atoms themselves are made up of even smaller bits of matter: protons, neutrons, and electrons. Electrons, which orbit an atom's nucleus, are considered fundamental particles because they cannot be broken down further. Protons and neutrons, however, are made up of smaller particles called quarks.

All of these particles are forms of matter because they have mass and occupy space. Light, which is made up of particles called photons, is not considered matter because it has no mass. However, it does carry energy, which can be transfered between atoms.

Matter can exist in different states, or phases. For example, water exists on Earth in three states: solid, liquid, and gas. In each of these states, the water molecules are identical-water's chemical properties do not change. However, the different states of water do have distinct physical properties.

When water is in the solid state-ice-its atoms stick together rigidly and only vibrate. Ice keeps its shape no matter what container it is put in. When ice melts and becomes liquid, the water molecules move freely, though they still interact with one another. Liquid water will spread out to fit whatever container it is put in, limited by the amount, or volume, of water. When this water evaporates and becomes a gas (water vapor), the molecules move around quickly and randomly. Gases, such as water vapor, will expand to fill whatever container they are put into, regardless of volume.

Water changes state when the temperature or pressure around it changes in the right way. If you add enough heat to an ice cube, it will melt. This is because with more energy, the water molecules move faster and more freely. Add enough energy to liquid water and the molecules can escape as water vapor.

There are other states of matter that do not occur frequently on Earth because they only happen with temperatures and pressures so extreme they rarely happen on this planet. One of these states is called a plasma. A plasma forms when a gas is heated so much that electrons escape from atoms and move around freely. Plasmas make up the sun and stars, and may be the most common state of matter in the universe.

An ongoing mystery for scientists concerns antimatter. Every kind of matter particle has a corresponding kind of antimatter particle with the same mass but opposite charge. The antimatter counterpart of an electron is a positron, a positively charged particle with the same minuscule mass (about 1,800 times smaller than a proton). When a matter particle and its antimatter opposite collide, they "annihilate" in a burst of pure energy. Antimatter exists in very small quantities in our universe today. Antimatter particles are produced by some kinds of radioactive decay and they are created artificially in particle accelerators.

However, studies show the earlier universe produced equal amounts of matter and antimatter. So where did all the antimatter go? The matter and antimatter should, in theory, have canceled out, producing a sea of light with no matter remaining. And yet, a matter-filled universe exists today. Many physicists have dedicated their lives to solving this cosmic riddle.

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Matter is any substance that has mass and takes up space. Earth, and everything on it, is made of matter, and so are all the stars and planets in the universe.

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Chose one animal home you just read about and describe it.

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Important take-away: Who are the six influential mathematicians?

Prompt: Which mathematician had the biggest impact on the world? Explain your thinking.

Prompt: Rank the six mathematicians from most to least important and explain your thinking.

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Technology Solutions That Drive Education

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STEM: Math History Made Interesting [#Infographic]

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Pretend you live in Ancient Egypt in the 1800's. Why would the Nile River be extremely useful to you?

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We're off on an exciting adventure to northeast Africa to learn about one of the world's most famous rivers - and you're coming with us! So grab your passport, suncream and shades, and check out our fascinating Nile river facts ...

Nile river facts

1) Found in northeast Africa, the Nile has long been recognised as the longest river in the world - stretching a massive 6,695km! There is some debate over this title, though - some scientists argue that the Amazon river in South America is longer.

2) The Nile is often associated with Egypt, but in fact, it flows through 11 countries: Tanzania, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan and Egypt.

3) This mighty river has two main tributaries (branches, or smaller rivers or streams) which meet to form 'the Nile'. One tributary is called the White Nile, which starts in South Sudan, and the other is called the Blue Nile, which starts in Ethiopia.

4) The Blue Nile and White Nile merge together in the city of Khartoum in Sudan. From there, the river continues to flow north through Egypt and, finally, into the Mediterranean Sea.

5) The Nile has been an important source of life for people throughout history. Around 5,000 years ago, the Ancient Egyptians relied on the Nile for fresh water, food and transportation. It also provided them with fertile land to farm on...

6) But how did the Nile allow the Ancient Egyptians to farm on dry desert land? The answer is that the river flooded every August! And when it did, all the nutrient-rich soil carried in the water spread across the river banks, leaving a thick, moist mud... Perfect for growing crops!

7) The Nile no longer floods each year, however. This is because in 1970 the Aswan High Dam was built. This huge dam controls the flow of the river to generate electricity, irrigate (water) farms and provide homes with drinking water.

8) This fascinating river remains an invaluable source of life for Egyptians to this day. More than 95% of the country's population depend on its water and live within a few miles of the river banks.

9) And it's not just important for humans - the river and its banks are home to lots of wonderful wildlife, too - including different kinds of fish and birds, as well as turtles, snakes, hippos and one of our planet's largest reptiles... the Nile crocodile!

10) Such an incredible river is cause for celebration, wouldn't you say? The Egyptians sure think so! Each year in August, they have a two-week holiday called 'Wafaa an-Nil' to celebrate the ancient flooding of the Nile - an important natural event which allowed their civilisation to grow!

Want to find out more about the world's wonderful rivers? Then check out these top facts about rivers and put your knowledge to the test with our Rivers Quiz!

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Learn about the world's longest river in our Nile river facts! How long is the Nile? Where does the Nile start? Why is this famous river so important?

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Explain the process of removing plastics from the ocean that Boyan Slat's team went through?

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Prompt: How does the Sun produce energy and why is that energy important for life on Earth?

Subject: Science

Grade: 5th Grade

Focus: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.10