Students search for items in various parts of the newspaper noting the different types of information it provides.

Young scholars conduct Internet research on the history and archaeological excavations at historical Jamestown. They explore various websites, and develop a Powerpoint presentation to present to the class.

Second graders sort insects into groups by determining similar characteristics. They role play as Entomologists to sort insects.

Learners interpret archaeological strata using the law of superposition. They apply cross-dating to determine the age of other artifacts.

Students are introduced to the various museum functions. In groups, they create a traveling exhibition based on Gutenberg's invention and the first printed book. They share their exhibition with the class and answer any questions presented.

Students discuss problem and take turns in pairs, one tossing the coins while the other guesses whether the coins land with the same side up or different sides up. They record the results of each guess as same or different.

Students discuss and record why people have various types of collections. They interpret the class collection of information then use details about the Morgan Dollar to understand what collection characteristics it may have.

Students discover that geology is something that is all around them. In groups, they participate in an activity in which they collect evidence and make observations. They solve a "murder mystery" in examining the history of a landscape.

Students use the Internet to gather historical facts about the county in which they live. Using the information, they discover how to check it for accuracy and present their findings to the class. They write an essay about the history of...

Young scholars explore the various ways people in our country and other countries conduct celebrations during the month of December. They research the celebration they've chosen and will present this to the class.

Students examine a PBS special about howler monkeys as an introduction to scientific forensic investigative methods. In groups, they conduct a host of experiments containing clues which point to discovery. By challenging assumptions,...

In this music worksheet, students read an excerpt about Reggae music from Jamaica. They identify when and where it began and how the lyrics are sung. Students also respond to six questions related to reggae music.

In this reading worksheet, learners read sentences from the story Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Students put the sentences in order based on where they belong in the story.

Students examine how frogs change. In this life cycle activity, students create a model to show how a frog changes throughout its life. Students will show the process of frog metamorphosis, from polliwog to adult frog.

In this grade 2 writing prompt worksheet, students are give a writing prompt from the book The Polar Express about using their senses to write about going on a trip around the world with Santa Claus. Pages include a rubric and teacher...

In this comprehension worksheet, learners answer a set of 7 multiple choice questions covering chapter 7 of Stone Fox. An answer key is included.

Young scholars explore different ways geological time can be measured: comparing the time dimensions for each method, the mechanisms of each method, and the materials used.

Pupils participate in an experiment with a 2-liter bottle. They develop their own hypothesis about what they believe will happen when certain items are tested on the bottle. They discuss results.

Students pour water into a "magic" box and examine how it comes out with a much larger volume of water. They, working in small groups, design a volume exchanger and explain its design to the whole class.

Contains plans for lessons that use the story of Paul Bunyan to teach about sequencing and order of events. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson plan helps students identify the sequence of events in a story with flashback. The lesson includes ideas for direct teaching, guided practice, and independent practice and utilizes the book...

Using clue words, students are asked to number a list of events in order from 1-10 and then check answers. Students have up to three attempts to solve.

After listening to a reading of Dr. Seuss' Bartholomew and the Oobleck, middle schoolers use graphic organizers and comic strips to practice sequencing. In a fun activity, small groups follow directions to make oobleck.

Learn how writers use details to describe major events in a story.