Students examine the layers of the earth and the basic composition and thickness of each. Using construction paper, each student models the layers of the earth.

Pupils, in groups, select an animal that has been identified as endangered and then identify its characteristics. They discuss why the animal has become endangered, evaluate adaptations for its survival and include an illustration.

Students blow bubbles using various wands and observe the shape of the bubble. They design and construct new wands and then measure and illustrate the bubbles.

High schoolers learn the meaning/purpose of discipline and the various parenting types leading to obedience or self-discipline.

What makes a speech effective? Middle schoolers critique a speech for content and presentation. They view a video of a middle school student presenting an informational speech, They outline the content of the speech and critique the...

Not a lesson in the traditional sense, this is a collection of resources with which you can craft a lesson on metabolic processes. It includes an outline of topics, some brief discussion, and a large array of animations, images, and...

Upper elementary scientists test basketballs with differing amounts of air to find if inflation affects bounce height. The lesson introduction poses the question of whether or not the composition of a ball determines bounce height, but...

Students identify the functions of four different ship designs, both historical and contemporary. They study their photographs and answering questions about their uses. Students discuss the different designs of the four ships and explain...

Students study speed and learn how to calculate it.  For this investigative lesson students participate in an activity that shows them how to calculate speed then they fill out a worksheet.

In this economics worksheet, 12th graders respond to 15 multiple choice questions about production possiblities and opportunity costs.

In this economics learning exercise, students respond to 16 fill and the blank and multiple choice questions about scarcity and choice.

In this flow chart and inverse learning exercise, high schoolers evaluate 6 equations and answer 12 questions. Students are asked to complete the flow chart and also its inverse; the outlines of both are provided.

In this word problem instructional activity, 6th graders problems using given information and mathematical equations.  Students solve for 19 problems showing work as needed.

This PowerPoint enables students to review mathematical concepts that were addressed in fifth grade. This is an interactive review game where the class is divided into two teams. The team that answers the most questions right wins. Each...

Second graders practice dribbling and passing a basketball. They also learn the correct finger position for dribbling and how to place their feet when passing.

Students evaluate the fairness of the Missouri Compromise. They read the Missouri Compromise and discuss how it reflected the North-South, anti-slavery and pro-slavery division in the country. They work in groups to debate the Missouri...

Young scholars explore various ideas of freedom by comparing the profiles of seven Mainers from the early 19th century. They discuss freedom and what they think it means to be free. Students complete a Freedom Matrix to explore how seven...

High schoolers judge the actions of Nathan Barlow and the White Indians by putting them on trial in the classroom. They discuss how public opinion can change based on time. Students judge the White Indians based on the early 1800's not...

Students, after analyzing a satiric song written during the Prohibition era, illustrate how humor can be utilized as a political tool by writing satiric lyrics on a current political issue at the front of the news world today. They...

In this algebraic word expression worksheet, students write each word equation in symbol form. They complete 21 expressions on-line and print the pages as needed.

In this Algebra II review:  exponential functions and logarithms activity, students solve 19 problems, including making graphs, simplifying and evaluating.

In this comprehension worksheet, students answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions covering chapters 5-7 of Stone Fox. An answer key is included.

In this comprehension worksheet, students read chapter 1 of Stone Fox and complete multiple choice questions. Students complete 10 questions.  

Third graders use eye-hand and feet-hand coordination to perform the tennis forehand.