Students engage in the lesson that covers local community history by taking a field trip to a local graveyard. They do various activities prepared by the teacher that includes finding local important people who once lived in the community.

Young scholars create a Chamber of Commerce tourism brochure for their community . They work in small groups to research historical sites, community events and natural attractions. After each group completes their topic they are peer...

Students, after analyzing how World War II affected life at home, plan a balanced meal on rationed food. They assess the experiences of Mainers on the home front during the war and how rationing food helped the war effort. In addition,...

Young scholars examine Margaret Chase Smith's Declaration of Conscience and discuss its impact on Maine politics. After reading it, they discuss their opinions and write short responses about them. As a follow-up activity, students write...

Learners explore arithmetic and numerical patterns. After observing a teacher created function box, students describe a pattern and predict what will "come out" of the function box. They explore patterns such as geometric shapes,...

In this biology worksheet, students use the information given about genetics and Sponge Bob to complete each section of the sheet. They identify and explain incomplete dominance and use it to help them complete the questions that follow.

Students research different types of bubble gum and identify the variables in them.  In this bubble gum lesson students design an investigation to test their hypothesis and graph their data. 

This third grade math review PowerPoint addresses the math concepts that were taught during the school year. This interactive PowerPoint is a "Jeopardy" style review game and addresses concepts such as addition, subtraction,...

In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners read Chapters 15 and 16 of "Holes," and complete 18 multiple choice questions. This worksheet is a nice compliment to the chapters, and would be an excellent homework assignment. An...

In this comprehension worksheet, students read chapters 7 and 8 of Shiloh and complete multiple choice questions. Students complete 10 questions.

In this comprehension worksheet, students read chapters 11 and 12 of Shiloh and complete multiple choice questions. Students complete 12 questions.

Young scholars work in teams to create electrical resistance when studying heat and thermal energy.

Students research the political traditions of the United States at the national and state levels. After discussing various symbols, students compose essays about the principles expressed in the Declaration of Independence and Constitution.

Students are introduced to the characteristics of fables and folktales. In groups, they read and identify the various elements in the stories they read from around the world. For each story, they analyze the setting and the various...

Students study patterns. They construct growing patterns using pattern blocks and isosceles right triangles. They verbally describe the patterns and state the rule that describes the relationship involving the number of pattern blocks...

Students explore growth patterns by using manipulatives such as pattern blocks, investigate growth pattern of pattern, record growth in T-chart, describe how pattern is growing, and predict number of blocks needed to extend pattern.

In this language arts activity, 3rd graders focus on the correct punctuation and capitalization. Students respond to six multiple choice questions.

In this scientific investigation worksheet, students follow the provided procedures to examine the pH levels of acid and bases and then respond to 1 short answer question.

Twelfth graders research the voting qualifications for each state.  In this American Government lesson, 12th graders complete a worksheet on the main ideas they have researched.  

In this comprehension worksheet, students answer a set of 14 multiple choice questions covering chapter 7 of The City of Ember. An answer key is included at the bottom of the page.

In this comprehension worksheet, learners read chapters 9 - 10 of Shiloh and complete multiple choice questions. Students complete 11 questions.

Students identify animals indigenous to Africa, then create an imaginary animal using various materials they have at home. They write about their animal and include its name, characteristics, and describe how it defends itself.

Students use a Story Wheel to summarize a novel, practice sequencing skills, visualize story elements and recognize story structure. In groups, they each complete a piece of the story wheel and put it all together. They complete the...

Students work as a team to complete a variety of algebraic equations. Variables are assigned to students who are to substitute values to help their team solve the equation.