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Water Walks
In this Amazon Rainforest worksheet, students read a story about a girl named Faela who lives in the Amazon Rainforest. The story includes pictures, and there are 7 questions throughout the story that students are to answer as they read.
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Bellwork for Week 4-Geology and the Periodic Table
In this geology and the periodic table worksheet, students answer nine questions about specific minerals, the patterns in the periodic table, and properties of rocks and minerals.
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A Poem for Columbus - Junie B. Jones Series
In this poetry and rhyming words activity, students fill in the blanks in a poem about Christopher Columbus. They add a rhyming word at the end of each of the 14 stanzas. This activity is associated with the Junie B. Jones series of books.
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Summer Safety Activity: Sun Safety
Students learn about preventing sunburns. In this sun safety instructional activity, students explore the effects of the sun and find different types of protection from the sun. When finished students create a beach scene using real sand.
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Lugo Era
Fifth graders learn about the Lugo Era and how they lived by creating some materials that were used during that time. In this Lugo Era lesson, 5th graders use crafts to create items used during that era. They also learn songs and dances...
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Mormon Era
Students learn the history of the Mormons and are able to explore items made during the Mormon era by creating their own by hand. In this Mormon Era lesson, students create covered wagons, can lanterns, candles and sourdough bread as...
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Townsite Era
Students learn about the Townsite Era and are able to explore who they were and how they lived at that time. In this Townsite Era students create their own map of the Loma Linda are, design their own community and use a computer...
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The Ugly Duckling's Journey to Away - Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
In this recycling activity set, students read about where trash goes in Pinellas county. They fill in blanks in the words reduce, recycle, and reuse. They identify items that can be recycled, make words from the letters in the word...
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The Classic Hits of S Club 7 and S Club
In this song riddle activity worksheet, students examine 15 song title clues and identify the song titles that each of them stands for.
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Recreating the Greenhouse Effect
Learners recreate the greenhouse effect. In this environmental science lesson, students gather materials and follow procedures to create the greenhouse effect on a small scale.
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Natural Features as a Resource
Young scholars identify resources provided by nature for basic human needs. In this natural features activity, students discuss the various regions of the United States. They explore one region in depth and complete activities that...
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Ideas for Research and Discussion of Anne Frank's Diary
Learners explore the life of Anne Frank. In this World War II lesson, students consider Frank's religious identity and national identity. Learners also discuss children's rights as they consider Frank and other Jewish children who...
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Book Talk: Holocaust
Students prepare and deliver book talks. In this Holocaust lesson, students read a book regarding the Holocaust, take notes on it, and give a book talk based on the book. Students respond to the book talks by email.
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Cartoon-Truth or Tale
Students examine Nazi propaganda. In this Holocaust lesson plan, students investigate the power of symbolism as they examine Nazi propaganda cartoons and then create their own cartoons using propaganda regarding current events of their...
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David Olere
Students explore the life of David Olere through his art. In this Holocaust lesson, students examine the art of David Olere and compare it to other Holocaust artwork.
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Diaries and Memoirs
Seventh graders analyze how personal diaries and memoirs record actual events. In this World History lesson, 7th graders compare and contrast diaries and memoirs from the Holocaust. Students write as a way to explore one's...
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Epidemic, Plague, and Infection
Learners investigate the illness borne in concentration camps. In this Holocaust lesson plan, students participate in a simulation that requires them to consider how ailments became epidemics in concentration camps.
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Folk Dances of Eastern Europe
Young scholars explore the cultural heritage of Eastern Europe. In this folk dance lesson, students take note of the provided dance steps for the Gypsy dance. Young scholars practice performing the dance.
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A Holocaust Monument
Students create a Holocaust memorial. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students use geometric shapes or forms to create a Holocaust monument.
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In the Original Words
Students examine primary documents regarding the Holocaust. For this World War II lesson, students read and translate primary documents in their original language regarding the Holocaust. Students discuss the content of the documents.
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The Holocaust: Mapping Survivor Stories
Students explore the Holocaust through the eyes of survivors. In this Holocaust lesson, students talk with Holocaust survivors and create timelines that feature their stories.
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News Watch
Eighth graders explore the concept of human rights. In this US History lesson, 8th graders research newspaper articles that deal with human rights and prejudice. Students write a summary of their article and share it with the...
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Oral History
Students create oral histories. In this oral history lesson, students prepare for and conduct interviews with Holocaust survivors, liberators, or rescuers. Students study the provided procedure for the interview and present their...
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Population Density in the Ghettos
Students examine population density in Jewish ghettos. In this Holocaust lesson, students calculate population density of cities around the world using the provided information. Students then discuss the implications of high...