For this table of contents worksheet, students read information about the table of contents and use a practice example to answer questions. Students answer four questions using the table of contents.

Learners learn about the process of inventing and discover that inventions are the end result of problem solving process which often stem from imagination or wishful thinking. In this instructional activity, students read, write and...

Students discover dinosaur facts using internet research. In this 2nd - 3rd grade lesson plan, students identify various dinosaur facts. Students use internet research to answer questions regarding dinosaurs.

Students read all about dinosaurs. In this biology lesson plan, students  examine how to use library research as integral part of scientific research.

Fourth graders explore changes in water forms. In this water cycle lesson, 4th graders build a water cycle model and monitor it for 2 weeks in order to understand that water changes state as it moves through the cycle.

Fourth graders access prior knowledge of rocks and minerals. In this petroglyphs lesson, 4th graders become familiar with artwork on rocks. Students create original artworks using rock art.

Second graders study Native American Kalapuya culture. In this American History lesson, 2nd graders discover the early inhabitants of their community. They take a field trip to Dorris Ranch.

Fifth graders complete a variety of projects to learn about Arkansas history. In this Arkansas lesson plan, 5th graders go on a field trip to a state park, explore an Arkansas map, put play-dough on the trail of De Soto, color regions of...

Students examine and compare traits of humans and crocodiles.  In this crocodile lesson students use a ratio to estimate the height of a person and compare that to a crocodile. 

Students discuss an archaeological dilemma. They write a paragraph about possible solutions to the problem.

A variety of topics and activities make up this presentation, which prompts viewers to answer questions from the Stone Age to the American Revolution. Note: You may find some slides more useful and pertinent than others.

Marine biology masters will meet the horseshoe crab and red knot shore birds that feast upon the crab eggs. Begin with a discussion and then have learners write postcards from each animal detailing their migration trips. A few math...

Second graders observe and demonstrate how to count by hundreds and the process of using ones, tens, and hundreds to make numbers. They read and discuss a story from their Math Storybook, and follow along with problems on an activity...

Students use this activity as an introduction to the unit on Cherokee Native Americans. They discuss and research Cherokee dress and homes and identify difference between the Cherokee and the individuals in the class.

Students read about and discuss life of Russian geneticist Nikolai Vavilov, define terms related to field of genetics, complete worksheets, conduct seed experiments, observe and record results, and locate seed banks on world map or globe.

Students study the development of early Latin American civilizations in unit one. The second part of the unit is based on early image-making attempts from the Cro-Magnon to the Peruvian Incas. Students create their own weavings using a...

Students explore cave art. In this Neolithic Age lesson, students get into groups and research a given topic. Students create a poster with information and visual aids. Students then look a pictures and watch a DVD about artifacts...

Students investigate Native American culture by researching the Internet.  In this U.S. History activity, students read online field reports about exploration and the history of Native Americans in the United States.  Students...

Young scholars discuss fossils. In this science lesson, students simulate fossils within Earth's layers by using gummy fish and bread.

Middle schoolers study the term living fossil and examine why some of the reasons they survived.  In this fossils instructional activity students form a hypothesis and use data to see if it is accurate. 

For this dinosaur worksheet, students focus on the myths associated with dinosaurs. Students complete 4 fill in the blank questions using the interactive drop down menu for each and a word search.    

Students read and discuss the background of plants, seeds, and gene banks and grow seeds on their own. In this seeds lesson plan, students also use maps to identify seed banks and research plant farmers.