Fifth graders investigate and compare the behavior of magnetism using magnets. In this physics instructional activity, 5th graders write about the similarities and differences of a variety of magnet types.

First graders orally compare and contrast "The Three Little Pigs" with "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" by using a giant Venn diagram drawn by the teacher.

Students compare and contrast objects and are introduced to a Venn Diagram. In this alike and different lesson, students make observations regarding properties of objects. Students classify object and build ideas about variables....

Students compare pictures of themselves as a baby and a picture of themselves at the present date. In this comparing and contrasting lesson, students study the photos and put them in the chronological order. 

Sixth graders explore the Canadian immigration experience through comparison and contrast to American immigration and settlement patterns. In this immigration patterns lesson, 6th graders dialogue their opinions regarding immigration....

Students make a 'where we live' chart to find what's common and unique about where they live. In this living analysis lesson, students complete a chart about where they live.

Students explore Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.  In this literature instructional activity, students review Venn diagrams and how to compare and contrast. Students select two characters and write a paper comparing and contrasting...

Students explore "The Rocking Horse Winner" and "The Horse Dealer's Daughter" by D. H. Lawrence. In this literature instructional activity, students read these short stories. Students write an essay comparing the two stories according to...

Students explore fantasy through The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.  In this literature lesson, students investigate character analysis through book comparisons.  Students read The Hobbit and one other book by J.R.R. Tolkien and...

Students explore "Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin, "The Magic Barrel" by Bernard Malamud, and "Cathedral" by Raymond Carver. For this shorty story analysis lesson, students write down facts about each of the main characters from the...

Sixth graders complete a shared reading of the book Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco and character analysis Venn diagram. In this character analysis instructional activity, 6th graders read the book and work in groups to compare and...

In this same or different instructional activity, learners look at four objects and determine which one does not belong. They click on the object that is different than the others.

Students watch videos about city birds and complete compare and contrast activities to decipher the types of birds. In this bird study lesson, students view videos about city pigeons and parrots. Students then complete a t-chart activity...

Students complete essay writing activities. In this essay writing lesson, students use an outline activity to learn about the advantages and disadvantages for various essay writing types. Students also break down the paragraphs into...

In this matching worksheet, students study 6 pictures of penguins and circle the two pictures that match. Students must carefully observe similarities and differences between pictures. 

In this compare/contrast worksheet, students read a sentence about 2 different items, then write how those 2 items are the same. One example is completed for students.

Students explore the lives of other children. In this comparing and contrasting lesson, students complete a KWL chart on children around the world and use the Internet to compare and contrast these children using different categories....

Students experiment with graphing. In this graphing introduction instructional activity, students complete four activities: 1) a bar graph based on class birthdays 2) an estimation graph of the raisins in raisin bread 3) another...

Fifth graders classify blocks according to their attributes. For this math lesson, 5th graders will identify attributes of blocks, sort them, then form the groups into a Venn Diagram, and write ratios using the attributes.

In this plant types worksheet, learners look at the plant pictures and determine which one is different from the others. Students fill in the circle above the plant that is different from the others.

Students build a 5 stamp collection based on the Abraham Lincoln unit theme. In this historical lesson plan, students discuss their collections within their group and build a new collection of 10 stamps. As a class, students debates the...

In this compare and contrast worksheet, students study the four different sets of robots. Students circle the robot that is different from the other three.

In this comparing pictures learning exercise, students study the two pictures in each set. Students then circle the picture that is different.

In this comparing differences instructional activity, students study the three images and look for differences. Students then circle the picture in each row that is different.