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Blue Whales
In this comprehension activity, students read a 1-page expository text about blue whales and then complete 3 short answer and 2 multiple choice questions.
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Boa Constrictors
In this expository comprehension worksheet, students read a 1-page informational article about boa constrictors and then answer 3 short answer and 2 multiple choice questions.
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Out of This World
Students are introduced to the solar system and its place in the universe. They begin to grasp the idea of very large numbers by estimating and computing how long it take the class to make a million x's.
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Singing II
In this music worksheet, 4th graders study terminology associated with vocal music. Students are then asked to complete five multiple choice questions and provided with one extra credit option.
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Sunshine Math-3
In this math problem solving worksheet, learners examine and solve 8 math word problems that require them to use problem solving skills.
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Sunset Silhouette (primary colours)
Young scholars draw and paint the sunset, learning about the primary colors while painting and mixing.
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Out of This World (Science)
Students participate in various hands-on activities to visually demonstrate the positions of the planets from the sun. Then they draw a pictorial representation of the order of planets from the sun.
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Underwater Research
Students make transect and quadrat surveys using a provided worksheet in order to understand the techniques used to study coral reefs. Each type of survey is used to identify the species, diversity, and number of corals.
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Reasons for Seasons
Students investigate a model of the tilt of the Earth in its relationship to the Sun during the different seasons of the year. They study the solstices and equinoxes, while determining how sunlight hits the Earth with different angles in...
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It's a 3-D World Out There!
Students construct polygons. They identify attributes of three-dimensional shapes. Students name common three-dimensional shapes. They draw three-dimensional shapes, and sort three-dimensional shapes. Students use K'NEX materials sets to...
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Constructions of Isosceles and Equilateral Triangles
Young scholars explore the difference between drawing and constructing a triangle utilizing The Geometer's Sketchpad on the computer. They create, develop and script constructions for both isosceles and equilateral triangles. Each...
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Parallels and Meridians
In this parallels and meridians learning exercise, students read about parallels and meridians and answer questions about lines of latitude and longitude. Students complete 8 problems.
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Magellan
Students identify the route of Magellan's voyage. In this map skills instructional activity, students use a globe to identify various coordinates where Magellan traveled.
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Globe Lesson- Early Spanish Settlements
Students use a globe. In this geography and early settlements lesson, students learn about the settlement of missions and haciendas in New Mexico. Students locate Mexico City and San Francisco on the globe and determine the distance...
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The Underground Railroad
Students explore the Underground Railroad routes. In this map skills and Civil War lesson, students use map and globe reading vocabulary and skills to track the routes the slaves followed from the Bahamas to the United States and from...
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Layers of the Earth
Students identify the layers of the Earth and complete activities for the topic. In this Earth layers lesson, students chart their ideas about the Earth's layers and view a PowerPoint for the topic. Students view an apple to learn about...
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Math/Quilt Connection
Students explore quilting. In this math patterns lesson, students define the perimeter of a quilt border, create tessellations using geometric shapes, and detemine the area of a quilt.
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Math on the Ragbrai-Using the Proper Tools to Solve Problems
In this problem solving tools worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Worksheet is labeled as a "pre test."
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Academic Raceway 500: Weather
This weather PowerPoint features a game in which students advance to the finish line with a race car as they answer questions related to weather. Topics include types of clouds, weather instruments, the water cycle, and various weather...
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Christmas Potpourri Hangers
Students create a potpourri hanger. In this Christmas craft instructional activity, students reuse materials to make a Christmas potpourri hangar for the tree or for a gift.
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How Hot Is It?
Fourth graders practice estimating temperatures. They practice in Celsius and Fahrenheit.
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Clocks and Time
Students construct clocks and then learn how to read a clock face, tell time, and determine how much time has elapsed.
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The Word Root "Circ"
In this word root worksheet, students complete 5 sentences, filling in blanks with "circ" words from a word box, then complete a challenge activity, creating a similar activity with 3 additional words.
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Mystery Card 3
Learners will make a circuit on a mystery card. They will connect wires, bulbs, and battery to form an electrical tester. After students learn how to make one following the directions, they can create their own mystery card by...