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Measurements of Time – Using a Calendar

Lesson Summary: The lesson introduces the children to the calendar and reinforces their understanding of days, months and years.  The discussion is designed to be used by the teacher as a resource.  Activity A gives the children practice in using …

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Learning about Planets – Mercury

Lesson Summary: The lesson introduces the children to the planet Mercury. The discussion is designed to be used by the teacher as a resource and should also be read by the children, either individually or as a paired reading activity …

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Calculating Area – Rectangles

Lesson Summary: The lesson shows the children how to measure the area of a rectangle.  The discussion is designed to be read by the children. Activity A provides them with a visual and kinaesthetic understanding of the concept of area …

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A Basic Understanding of Photosynthesis

Lesson Summary: The lesson provides the children with a simplified explanation of photosynthesis.  The reading is designed to be used by the children, either individually or as a paired reading activity.   Activity A requires them to draw a diagram showing …

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Night Creatures – Glow Worms

Lesson Summary: The lesson introduces the children to the glow worm as a creature of the night.  It contains a number of facts about glow worms and, besides being a resource for the teacher, the reading can be used as …

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