Third graders identify and discover why the Iditarod race is done each year. They explore the historical significance of the Iditarod. Students also use web sites to research related topics, i.e. diseases (diptheria), geography of...

In this gases worksheet, students conduct an experiment to produce 2 different gases and use standard tests to identify each gas. This worksheet has 14 short answer questions.

For this three- and two- dimensional geometry worksheet, 7th graders solve 12 various problems related to geometric shapes and measurement. They first use paper and a pencil to sketch the front, side, back, top and bottom views of each...

Fifth graders experiment with biodegradable materials. In this science instructional activity, 5th graders perform a series of experiments, then discuss and chart their observations. Through the experiments, students will be able to...

In this chemical reaction worksheet, students investigate the results of mixing calcium chloride with sodium bicarbonate. They observe the chemical and physical changes that occur, identify the properties of the chemical before and after...

In this bicycle as a system worksheet, students are assigned a subsystem of a bicycle, such as the wheel, the brakes and steering, or the frame. Each group of students identifies the parts, the function, the input, and the output of the...

In this mapping worksheet, students are given data of children exposed to health risks and their geographical location. Students plot each child's home and the risk factors using an (x, y) grid. They answer 2 questions about the...

Learners identify jobs in the nonprofit sector. In this career education lesson, students use the Internet to research nonprofit jobs in their community. Learners complete a resume for employment at a nonprofit organization.

Students explore constructive ways of handling conflict. In this conflict resolution lesson, students brainstorm things that make them angry, sad, happy, etc. Students listen to a story and identify ways the characters handled conflict...

Students identify Roman numerals and the history associated with them.  For this historical number lesson, students investigate charts and photographs to discover the history of Roman numerals.  Students bring a Roman numeral...

Learners identify the main story elements in the book Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. For this literacy lesson, students listen to the book and use a guided reading ball check for comprehension. Learners answer questions such as "Who are...

Students discuss their ideas of the qualities a hero possesses. In this attributes of a hero lesson plan, students construct a hero puzzle and identify qualities of a hero in storybook characters.

Students examine weather patterns in the United States. In this weather lesson, students use a United States map to identify high and low temperatures in two states. Students compare the data and record their findings onto a chart.

Young scholars define journalism and identify the basic components of a news story. In this journalism basics lesson, students define the word journalism, read a new story, and break it into parts with two major characteristics for each...

Learners create digital self-portraits for use in a collage.  For this technology lesson, students create an original work of art in which they identify a variety of images that reflect their personality.  Learners complete a...

Students identify the benefits of eating a nutritious breakfast. In this nutrition lesson, students read food labels to identify foods that are low in sugar. Students create a healthy breakfast by using eggs and low-fat cheese.

Students create a protein-rich dinner. In this nutrition instructional activity, students brainstorm foods that are rich in protein. Students make burritos and identify the color of meat when it is cooked thoroughly.

Fourth graders recognize the need to sustain crops in the rainforest. In this rainforest lesson, 4th graders consider the use of products from the rainforest.  Students discuss how people of different points of view decide what...

Students describe habitats within ecosystems, describe how organisms modify environment to meet their needs, and identify characteristics for butterfly survival. In this butterfly lesson plan, students explore all aspects of the...

In this fabication worksheet students examine what the acronym "DIP" means. They answer a set of questions and identify integrated circuits. 

Fifth graders use context clues to help them understand unknown words. In this context clues lesson, 5th graders practice identifying context clues on a worksheet, then work with a peer to write their own story. Stories are peer edited...

First graders explore vowels and consonants by participating in a flash card activity. In this phonetics lesson, 1st graders discuss the difference between short and long vowels and identify them within a story told to them by their...

Students investigate how to use graphic organizers. In this literary elements lesson, students are introduced to several types of graphic organizers and their purpose. Students read a book of their choice and complete a graphic organizer...

Third graders explore language arts by answering study questions about a book they read. For this reading summary lesson, 3rd graders read the book Verdi by Janell Cannon and identify the plot, characters and sequence of the story....