Links to 2 lessons and activities that build student skills in standard L.3.4d: Use glossaries or beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.

A glossary of useful terms, including "abyssal plain" and related terms.

Designed as a complement to Harcourt's Trophies Reading series, this handy grammar glossary allows you to look up grammar terms typically covered in grades 1-5. For each term, you will see a definition, sample sentence (sometimes...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource introduces students to dictionaries. It covers what a dictionary is used for, what types of information you will find in a dictionary, guide words and their purpose, and how to use a...

This field guide was a cross curricular project created by 7th grade students in Portland, Maine. Students engaged in multiple fieldwork visits to the Deering Park (across the street), during which they observed trees, recording with...

View a lesson on using dictionaries and glossaries to determine the meaning of words. Test your skills using Test Mode or Game Mode.

A lesson plan in which students look through a book to find various text features including: a table of contents, sequence and format, charts/graphs/maps, diagrams/graphics/illustrations, print variations, an index, and a glossary....

[Free Registration/Login Required] This website provides a activity in which learners learn to use a dictionary to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words. The activity utilizes the book The Mitten by Jan Brett and includes directions...

Site contains a math glossary and terms on algebra for kids. Learn the definitions used in this mathematics subject such as variable, exponent, and equation.

This site contains a math glossary and terms on graphs and lines for kids. Find definitions used in this mathematics subject such as coordinates, midpoint, and slope.

Get a visual and animated definition of the analog clock and how to use it from LearnAlberta.ca's Mathematics Glossary.

Quiz testing basic alphabetization and dictionary skills required for real-world application. Three levels of difficulty with answers provided.

Use this site to find out where falling stars come from. Audio content included. Vocabulary words linked to a glossary of terms. Printable version available.

This site has a description of the Space Shuttle and its uses. Included are vocabulary words linked to a glossary of terms, graphics and a printable version.

A fantastic site available in both English and Spanish where students can learn about the Texas State Government. Divided in three categories: for kids up to 3rd grade, for 4th grade kids and up, for parents and teachers. Kids can take a...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will recognize the functions of dictionaries and the types of information available in dictionaries used in schools. They will learn the differences between dictionaries and thesauruses....

Learn about the brain, spinal cord, and brain cells at this thorough yet easy to read site. Simple sentence construction is used to explain the structure and function of this body system. A glossary is just a click away to explain...

The Discovery Channel provides numerous topics that are the most popular science topics taught in upper elementary and middle school. Content is organized by topics (Bacteria, Oceans, Solar System, etc.); all topics include quick facts,...

Students are curious about drugs and this is a simple site that delves into what they need to know: what drugs are good and what drugs are harmful, what are illegal drugs, like heroin and marijuana, and why are they illegal. The authors...

A one-page glossary of words that might be used by young students when learning about plant seeds and sprouts.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Using a thorough Glossary of Terms, students discuss the idea of being separate but equal.

Use this site to learn about the Apollo 11 spaceflight at this NASA-sponsored site designed for young astronomers. Nice one-paragraph summary of the mission, with links to additional information about the astronauts, the lunar module,...

A nine-part learning module with links images and videos for use while learning about nonfiction text features.

A brief lesson plan, this site offers an example of non-fiction text and a graphic organizer to help orient students to the features they need to use when reading for information.