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Using Geometric Shapes in Architecture
Third graders identify two and three dimensional shapes used in architectural designs by viewing images on the Internet. In this geometry lesson, 3rd graders create their own building designs and identify the geometric shapes that will...
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It's a 3-D World Out There!
Learners 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. Learners use K'NEX materials sets to...
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Colour Me
Students 'see' nature differently. They look closely to find the rainbow of colors found in a superficially-green dominated landscape. They find as many different colors as they can- selecting a color chip and matching it as...
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Family Pictures
Students discuss family composition and traditions. After reading Family Pictures, students identify key vocabulary and cognates. Working in pairs, students discuss the people who compose their family and some traditions that are unique...
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Bodacious Buttons
First graders graph a data set. Given a set of buttons, 1st graders sort them into categories using specific attributes. They graph the number of buttons in their set based on their attributes using a variety of graphs. Students share...
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Population Explosion Relay
Students study the concepts of seed dispersal, germination rate, exponential population growth, and predation by engaging in a bean 'weeds vs. natives' relay race. They illustrate how weeds out-compete other plants for space by crowding...
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Explorations Through Time
In this earth history learning exercise, students visit a website and complete 15 fill in the blank and 8 short answer questions based on what they read. Topics include biodiversity, animal kingdoms, evolution, fossils, and extinction.
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Digestive System Quiz
In this digestive system learning exercise, students answer 9 questions, 2 of which are multiple choice and 7 are short answer. Included are questions about the process of digestion and the structures of the digestive system.
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The Science Behind Dolphins
Students discover facts about marine mammals, specifically dolphins. In this K-2 lesson plan, students identify the different species of Cetaceans, focusing on dolphins. Students answer true/false questions regarding cetaceans and...
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Treasure Hunt
Students dribble a ball while moving. For this dribbling lesson, students participate in a game in which they dribble from "poly spot" to "poly spot" gathering basic shapes identified as 'treasure".
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Cent Sense
Students identify money values. In this money lesson, students sort and group coins by value and investigate the cost of supplies needed for a snack. Students prepare snacks for a snack sale.
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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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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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An Assessment on "There Is" and "There Are"
For this subject and verb agreement worksheet, students complete a 25 question assessment on the proper use of "there is" and "there are". Students complete sentences, choose the correct form and write sentences using these words.
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Reading: An Honest Boy
In this George Washington reading comprehension worksheet, students read a paragraph about the first president and respond to 12 multiple choice questions regarding the paragraph.
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Metric Rhyme
Students identify various units of measurement. In this measurement lesson, students learn several chants that combine metric vocabulary words and actions to reinforce the concepts learned.
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What is the Solar System?
Students study the solar system. In this solar system lesson, students create graphic organizers, and participate in class demonstrations illustrating size and distance within the solar system.
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Globalization Vocabulary Exercise
In this globalization vocabulary worksheet, learners are required to determine the meaning of vocabulary used in a discussion about globalization.
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Families and Neighborhoods
Learners explore the concepts of family and community. In this diversity lesson, students read Bear About Town and then design and build their own classroom neighborhood homes out of individual shoeboxes.
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Layers of the Earth
Young scholars identify the layers of the Earth and complete activities for the topic. For this Earth layers lesson, students chart their ideas about the Earth's layers and view a PowerPoint for the topic. Young scholars view an apple to...
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Intermediate Sentence Completion Exercise 26
In this online interactive grammar skills learning exercise, students examine 10 sentences that are missing words and select the appropriate words to complete each of the sentences and match them to the sentences. Student answers are...
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Spanish Fiesta Food &n
Learners get a taste of Spanish culture. In this Spanish cuisine activity, students sample albondigas, ensalada de boca, huevos en mayonesa, margo, and tortilla. Learners note the ingredients used in the dishes and draw conclusions about...
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India: Ten Minute Quiz
In this India activity, students respond to 7 fill in the blank, 4 true or false, 8 short answer, 4 matching, and 2 multiple choice questions about the geography and culture of the country.
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Space Exploration to Find Habitable Planets
Students explore space science by reviewing scientific vocabulary terms. In this planet identification lesson, students identify the nine planets in our solar system and discuss which ones could potentially harbor life at some point....