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By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
This 90-minute lesson introduces students to World Red Cross Day, celebrated every year on May 8th. Using the educational video World Red Cross Day, students explore the history, principles, and global impact of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
The lesson begins with a warm-up discussion to activate prior knowledge, followed by two viewings of the video to support comprehension. Students then engage with a printable worksheet featuring vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, critical thinking prompts, and a creative drawing task where they design a badge or slogan based on Red Cross values. Through collaborative pair work and whole-class discussion, students deepen their understanding of core humanitarian principles such as neutrality, impartiality, and voluntary service. A final quiz section reinforces key facts and encourages reflection on the importance of helping others in times of crisis.
This lesson not only builds language and listening skills but also promotes empathy, civic responsibility, and global awareness. It’s ideal for upper elementary or middle school learners and easily adaptable across different classroom settings. Answer keys are included, and the worksheet can be printed or used digitally for blended learning environments.
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
This 90-minute lesson introduces students to the history and significance of Mother’s Day through an engaging video, interactive activities, and creative expression. Using the educational video “History of Mother’s Day” by HISTORY, students explore the origins of the holiday—from ancient Greek traditions and “Mothering Sunday” in Britain to the efforts of Anna Jarvis in establishing Mother’s Day in the United States.
The lesson begins with a warm-up discussion about students' personal experiences with the holiday, followed by guided viewing of the video and comprehension questions to reinforce listening and understanding. Students then complete vocabulary and true/false activities to deepen their grasp of key concepts and historical facts. In groups, they reflect on cultural practices and share opinions about how Mother's Day is celebrated today.
To personalize the learning experience, students write heartfelt letters to their mothers and design simple Mother’s Day cards. These creative tasks promote emotional expression and language development.
The lesson concludes with a class review and sharing session, fostering community and appreciation. A printable student worksheet includes all activities and an answer key, making it ideal for in-class or at-home use. This lesson blends history, language, and creativity while celebrating one of the most meaningful days of the year.
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
This 90-minute lesson introduces students to the history, meaning, and modern observance of Memorial Day in the United States. Using the educational video “What Is Memorial Day?” as a foundation, students will explore the origins of the holiday, key historical events, and how it is commemorated today.
The lesson includes vocabulary development, comprehension questions, timeline creation, and international comparisons with similar holidays like Remembrance Day and ANZAC Day. Students will also engage in reflective writing to consider the importance of honoring those who have served in the military. A printable worksheet with engaging activities and an answer key is included to support learning and classroom discussion.
Perfect for upper elementary and middle school learners, this lesson encourages critical thinking, empathy, and historical understanding.
Lesson Plan on World Fair Trade Day
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
This 90-minute lesson introduces students to the concept and importance of World Fair Trade Day through engaging, age-appropriate activities. Aimed at upper elementary and lower secondary learners, the lesson fosters global awareness and social responsibility by exploring how Fair Trade supports farmers, workers, and communities in developing countries.
The session begins with a warm-up discussion and a short educational video to spark curiosity. Students then complete a guided reading task and comprehension questions that highlight key information about World Fair Trade Day and its global impact. A vocabulary section reinforces essential terms, while a matching activity connects Fair Trade products with their countries of origin.
Interactive elements include a fun word scramble, a product hunt, and a mini role-play where students imagine being Fair Trade farmers and shoppers. The lesson wraps up with a reflective writing task, encouraging students to express why Fair Trade matters in their own words.
A printable worksheet is included, containing all activities and an answer key for easy assessment. This lesson is ideal for integrating citizenship education, ethics, or global studies into your classroom and helps learners become more informed and compassionate global citizens. No prior knowledge of Fair Trade is required.
Holiday Case Study Diagnose / Read Labs & Treat Sickly Elves / Health Science
By Scrub Squad
Are you ready to inject some festive fun into your health science curriculum? Introducing our engaging activity, The Mystery of the Sickly Elves! This printable and ready-to-use package is designed to captivate your students while teaching them about influenza and its treatment. Perfect for high school grades 9-12, this lesson is ideal for health science educators looking to provide their students with real-world skills in nursing and CNA.
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By the end of this engaging activity, your students will gain a solid understanding of health science theory, treatment options, and the importance of vaccination. They’ll leave feeling like total medical masterminds, and who knows, maybe even inspired to pursue careers in the medical field!
Bring a little holiday cheer and detective work to your classroom with The Mystery of the Sickly Elves. Your students will love this unique and interactive approach to learning about health science!
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Health Science Holiday Endocrine System Diabetes Case Study With Medical Math
By Scrub Squad
Celebrate the holiday season while teaching important health science concepts with this festive, comprehensive lesson plan on diabetes management! In this engaging lesson, students will learn about the symptoms of diabetes, insulin dosing, and healthy lifestyle choices—all with a Christmas twist. Through a holiday-themed scenario, students will practice calculating insulin doses based on blood sugar levels. They will also gain an understanding of how to manage diabetes and make healthy food choices during the holidays.
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Holiday Case Study Diagnose / Read Labs & Treat Sickly Elves / Health Science
By Scrub Squad
Are you ready to inject some festive fun into your health science curriculum? Introducing our engaging activity, The Mystery of the Sickly Elves! This printable and ready-to-use package is designed to captivate your students while teaching them about influenza and its treatment. Perfect for high school grades 9-12, this lesson is ideal for health science educators looking to provide their students with real-world skills in nursing and CNA.
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By the end of this engaging activity, your students will gain a solid understanding of health science theory, treatment options, and the importance of vaccination. They’ll leave feeling like total medical masterminds, and who knows, maybe even inspired to pursue careers in the medical field!
Bring a little holiday cheer and detective work to your classroom with The Mystery of the Sickly Elves. Your students will love this unique and interactive approach to learning about health science!
Health Science Holiday Endocrine System Diabetes Case Study With Medical Math
By Scrub Squad
Celebrate the holiday season while teaching important health science concepts with this festive, comprehensive lesson plan on diabetes management! In this engaging lesson, students will learn about the symptoms of diabetes, insulin dosing, and healthy lifestyle choices—all with a Christmas twist. Through a holiday-themed scenario, students will practice calculating insulin doses based on blood sugar levels. They will also gain an understanding of how to manage diabetes and make healthy food choices during the holidays.
Included in this Resource:
Objectives:
Perfect for:
This resource offers a festive, engaging approach to teaching diabetes management and insulin dosing. Help your students enjoy the Christmas season while learning valuable skills for managing diabetes and making healthy food choices. It's the perfect holiday lesson to spread both knowledge and cheer!
If you enjoyed this activity, explore the fun options below!
Health Science / Nursing Guide to Degloving without Contaminating Stations Print
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Holiday Journal Writing Project
By Sign with me TOD
This product was created for students to complete during or at the end of holiday break. Students can also complete this packet once they return to school. In this packet, students can answer the given comprehension questions regarding what they did during the break. Students are given opportunities to draw, answer short answer questions, circle pictures, and circle the best answer. Throughout the product, there are also vocabulary lists to help students answer comprehension questions if they are working on it independently. The following holidays are asked about in this product: Christmas, New Year's, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
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By Sign with me TOD
This product was created for students when learning about Kwanzaa. Students can read the passage about Kwanzaa included in this packet independently or with support. Students will answer short answer questions and true/false questions pertaining to the passage. Students will label pictures that are presented in the product as well.
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Hanukkah Comprehension Passage and Questions
By Sign with me TOD
This product was created for students when learning about Hanukkah. Students can read the passage about Hanukkah included in this packet independently or with support. Students will answer short answer questions and true/false questions pertaining to the passage. Students will label pictures that are presented in the product as well.
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Deaf Education: Winter Reflection Journal - Adapted
By Sign with me TOD
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This product was created for students to complete during or at the end of holiday break. Students can also complete this packet once they return to school. In this packet, students can answer the given comprehension questions regarding what they did during the break. Students are given opportunities to draw, answer short answer questions, circle pictures, and circle the best answer. The following holidays are asked about in this product: Christmas, New Year's, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. This product has been adapted from traditional writing/journal assignments where students write without receiving topic ideas, support, etc. Throughout the product, there are also vocabulary lists to help students answer comprehension questions if they are working on it independently.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Reading Comprehension - Adapted
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This product was created for students when learning about Martin Luther King Jr. Students can read the passage about Martin Luther King Jr. that is included in this packet independently or with support. Students will answer short answer questions and true/false questions pertaining to the passage. Students can do this with help or independently.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Movie Comprehension Questions
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This product was created for students who earned a movie close. During the movie, students can answer the comprehension questions in this product to ensure they understand what is happening in the movie. Short answer, fill in the blanks, circling pictures, and opinion questions are asked throughout this product. For fill in the blank questions, a key is provided. Throughout the product, there is also a vocabulary list to help students answer comprehension questions if they are working on it independently. Answering comprehension questions motivates students to pay attention to the movie as they are watching it.
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Flat Stanley: Stanley's Christmas Adventure Reading Comprehension Questions
By Mark Barrett
Keep it simple! Lesson time: 60 minutes approx.
Christmas Quiz and Answer Grid for use with any class aged 14+ including Sixth Form/A Level. A fun activity which requires no PC’s, no programs, nothing other than pen and paper!
Each round has 10 questions, and participants can earn up to 50 points. The quiz is structured as follows:
Round 1: General knowledge with Christmas-themed questions.
Round 2: Picture round where participants identify prominent people from 2024.
Round 3: General knowledge questions.
Round 4: Picture round featuring cartoon characters.
Round 5: General knowledge questions.
The document includes all necessary materials to run the quiz, such as answer sheets and answers provided after each question. Participants can play individually or in teams, and the quiz is designed to be simple and fun.
Gingerbread Close Reading | Reading Comprehension | Christmas | Story Elements
By Perfectly Planned Designs
You may be in full swing with your holiday or Christmas celebrations, but do your students need practice to identify the elements of story? This Gingerbread-themed worksheet with an original reading passage titled**, "Gingerbread Adventure** is designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying story elements, sequencing, and reading comprehension.
After reading the story, students will first identify the characters, setting, problem (conflict), and lesson (theme). Then they will sequence the events in the story, and finally, they will answer 5 reading comprehension questions. (Answer key for questions are provided.)
These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! This packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with important skills during the holiday season.
Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!
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Special Education Thanksgiving Unit: One Week of Activities for SPED, Pre-k, K
By Specifically Sped
This special education, Thanksgiving Day, adapted social studies unit explains what Thanksgiving Day is, how we can celebrate it, and gives a definition of common or traditional Thanksgiving terms. Also included in this print-and-go bundle is a lesson plan for the week. Students will end this unit with a better understanding of our history and traditions of Thanksgiving Day. There are two levels included in this unit. Visuals are paired with text throughout the activities. This unit can be used for special education, preschool or kindergarten classrooms.
Thanksgiving Unit
Lesson Plan Included
Reading/LA
Vocabulary Cards: Level 1 and 2
Vocabulary Tracing
First Thanksgiving Book
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Story Comprehension: Level 1 and 2
Math
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Counting: Level 1 and 2
Addition: Level 1 and 2
Subtraction: Level 1 and 2
Money (find the total): Level 1 and 2
Fine Motor
Symbol to Symbol Match: Level 1 and 2
Line Tracing
Cutting Practice: Level 1 and 2
Color by Number: Level 1 and 2
Color by Number: Level 1 and 2
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Valentine's Day Love Song Figurative Language BUNDLE
By Language Arts Excellence
Save 20% on this product featuring a set of fun and colorful task cards and corresponding PowerPoint Presentation that prompt students to identify the figurative language in popular love songs!
This engaging PowerPoint Presentation and set of task cards are the perfect addition to your teacher's toolbox during season of love. The resources feature lines from popular love songs with figurative language from artists such as Ariana Grande, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Ed Sheeran, and Justin Bieber. Also included is a student answer sheet (both in color and black and white) for students to identify the figurative language exemplified in each lyric. These cards and PowerPoint are a great way to have a little fun on Valentine's Day without sacrificing learning. Your students will love seeing how their favorite songs are just brimming with figurative language and will appreciate your willingness to relate to them through contemporary music!
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- Set of 30 Task Cards
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- Word Banks
- Student Answer Sheets
- Teacher Answer Key
- Black and White Version of Cards
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Valentine's Day Figurative Language in Love Songs PowerPoint
By Language Arts Excellence
Celebrate Valentine's Day in ELA with this engaging powerpoint presentation covering figurative language devices in popular love songs!
This fun and colorful 34-slide presentation is the perfect activity to teach during the season of love. Each slide features lines from popular love songs with figurative language from artists such as Ariana Grande, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Ed Sheeran, and Justin Bieber. Also included is a student answer sheet (both in color and black and white) for students to identify the figurative language exemplified in each lyric. The lesson run time is approximately 30 minutes but will vary on the age of your students and is a great way to have a little fun on Valentine's Day without sacrificing learning. Your students will love seeing how their favorite songs are just brimming with figurative language and will appreciate your willingness to relate to them through contemporary music!
Presentation covers:
- Metaphor
- Simile
- Hyperbole
- Oxymoron
- Idiom
- Personification
- Onomatopoeia
- Allusion
- Alliteration
Powerpoint also includes directions, a colorful student answer sheet, black and white answer sheet, answer key for teachers, and index card-size word banks.
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Valentine's Day Figurative Language in Love Songs Task Cards
By Language Arts Excellence
Celebrate Valentine's Day in ELA with these engaging set of 30 task cards covering figurative language devices in popular love songs!
These fun and colorful task cards are the perfect addition to your teacher's toolbox during season of love. Each card features lines from popular love songs with figurative language from artists such as Ariana Grande, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Ed Sheeran, and Justin Bieber. Also included is a student answer sheet (both in color and black and white) for students to identify the figurative language exemplified in each lyric. These cards are a great way to have a little fun on Valentine's Day without sacrificing learning. Your students will love seeing how their favorite songs are just brimming with figurative language and will appreciate your willingness to relate to them through contemporary music!
Presentation covers:
- Metaphor
- Simile
- Hyperbole
- Oxymoron
- Idiom
- Personification
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- Allusion
- Alliteration
Also included in this product are word banks, student answer sheet, answer key for teachers, and black and white version of cards.
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