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Let's Look at the Clouds!
Students investigate the water cycle and cloud formations by examining photographs. In this weather activity, students observe pictures of specific cloud types and identify them by putting them in groups. Students describe the type of...
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Introduction to Restoration Lesson
Students explore how pollution and invasive plants disrupt the ecosystem. In this restoration instructional activity students list materials that pollute wetlands, how people can keep them clean and ways in which invasive plants...
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NATO Geography & Language
The class receives background information on NATO, an atlas, and a blank world map. They color the original 1949 countries in red, the 1952 additions in green, and the 1990 additions in blue. This exercise would be a good starting point...
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'European Exploration, Conquest, and Trade
Fifth graders examine the motives, progress and results of the European exploration and conquest of Asia, Africa and the West Indies from the 15th to the 17th centuries. They use maps to trace spice routes and research the role of spices...
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The Euro Quiz
Students read and discuss a news story "Government to say if UK will Join Euro." They take a Euro Quiz, or produce a TV quiz show using the questions. Alternatively students may write a report on the Euro or perform research to learn...
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Countries
In this ESL worksheet, students solve a crossword puzzle about different countries. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Finland, and Libya.
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Cristiano Ronaldo
In this Cristiano Ronaldo worksheet, students read about the life of the soccer player, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Explorers
In this Explorers study guide worksheet, middle schoolers respond to 3 questions regarding Prince Henry the Navigator, Vasco da Gama, Columbus, Magellan, Cortez, Pizarro, Drake, and Cartier. Answers are included.
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Explorers
In this explorers instructional activity, students read a detailed text about the Age of Exploration from 1450 to 1700. Students then answer 7 matching or multiple choice questions.
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Comparisons Worksheet
In this comparisons worksheet, students match opposites of words, fill in the blanks to sentences, and more using comparing words. Students complete 6 exercises.
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Which Country?
In this geography worksheet, students study the names of 60 countries. Students indicate their home country by coloring its name in the word grid puzzle. Students then answer 8 questions about their country concerning what language is...
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Imperialism: Locations of Colonial Rule
Eighth graders examine the conquest of the Americas. In this Exploration lesson, 8th graders locate the areas of colonization. Students create a visual map of these areas of conquest.
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Explorer Trading Cards
Fourth graders make Explorer Trading Cards. They work with a partner and research information about the explorers.
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Exploring the Objectives of the European Union
Middle schoolers identify the members of the EU and brainstorm on how these countries would benefit by having an alliance. In groups, they examine the main objectives of the EU and present to the class.
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Columbus' Perception of the New World
students investigate readings relating to the voyage of Columbus in 1492 and to make historical connections based on those readings. They form pairs to share insights and answer specific questions, and share information in a final class...
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What about Continental Drift?
Fifth graders research the Continental Drift by researching for evidence of continental movement. The teaching explains the theory of plate tectonics and the Earth's magnetic field. They conclude the lesson by watching the video of "In...
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Europe Word Search
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the continent of Europe and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Reading Comprehension 9-- First Day in Class
In this reading worksheet, students practice comprehension skills by reading a passage describing a young Portuguese woman's first lesson in her new English class. Students answer 20 questions about the story. This is intended for ESL...
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Home And Hobbies
In this ESL worksheet, students interview their classmates about where they are from and what their hobbies are. Students fill out a chart to help organize their information.
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Fishing in the Grand Banks
In this fishing worksheet, students read about the fishing trends off of Newfoundland, Canada and how fishing has effected fish populations. Students complete 5 short answer questions based on the reading.
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General Knowledge Quiz 1
For this general knowledge worksheet, students answer twenty common-knowledge questions on the lines provided.
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ESL General Knowledge Quiz 1- Fill in the Table
In this ESL general knowledge quiz learning exercise, students answer 20 questions. They answer questions about bird, capital cities, money, countries, oceans, math, and geography. They are able to score 20 points by getting each answer...
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Calendar Challenge
In this calendar challenge worksheet, 6th graders identify and complete 20 different problems that include reading a calendar illustrated on the sheet. First, they identify the days of the week. Then, they determine the days for a full...
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Social Change and Modernization
In this social change and modernization worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer questions and answer 6 multiple choice questions regarding these sociology topics.