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Intertidal Field Trip
Young scholars explore an intertidal zone. In this science lesson, students travel to an intertidal zone. Young scholars collect data and create species accumulation curves.
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Summer Vocabulary
For this summer themed ESL worksheet, students will examine 20 summer themed vocabulary words and then match them with their definition.
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Adjectives
In this adjective practice worksheet, students respond to 15 questions that require them to identify adjectives. Adjective instructional guidelines are included.
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Kicking for Accuracy
Students practice kicking with their instep to improve accuracy. They are to knock down bowling pins while their score is being charted.
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ESL-Extreme Adjectives
For this ESL adjective worksheet, students complete sentences by filling in blanks with appropriate "extreme" adjectives and complete sentences using either so or much.
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Limu in Your Lunch
Young scholars explore various types of algae found in Hawaii. In this science instructional activity, students research species of the three types of limu and identify various uses. Young scholars explore products that contain...
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Parachute - Land and Weather
Students use different parachute activities to study weather and land patterns and formations. Tornados and hurricanes can be discussed as students make large waves (move from very high to very low) that mimmick these two weather...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: A Day at the Beach Adventure 9
Students compare the heating rates of wet sand and dry sand and study the effect of evaporation on heating rates. They create, interpret and analyze graphs of data. They also relate slope to rate of change.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: A Day at the Beach
A Day at the Beach entices students to think about what makes a perfect day at the beach including something from all of their senses.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Building Beaches
A day at the beach is a wonderful way to spend time with your family and friends. You can swim, play games, and build sand castles. But have you ever thought about how all of that sand got there and wondered why the shoreline weaves in...
English Worksheets Land
English Worksheets Land: Progressive Verb Tenses: A Day at the Beach [Pdf]
Practice writing progressive tense verbs by filling in the blanks in the sentences on this learning exercise with the progressive tense of each verb.
Read Works
Read Works: The Rabbits' Day at Carrot Beach
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about two rabbits and their trip to Carrot Beach. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Lulu's Games: The Right Order: On the Beach
Put four pictures in the correct sequence in order to see how two children spend a day at the beach.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Sand Structure: Measuring Density and Porosity of Sand
For many kids, a day at the beach would not be complete without building a sandcastle. Have you ever wondered how it is that you can pack sand into a mold for a sandcastle? Do some kinds of sand pack better than others? This project will...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt, G Mg How Far Is the Horizon?
Some friends are at the beach looking out onto the ocean on a clear day and they wonder how far away the horizon is. A second problem asks how far the horizon would be from the top of a mountain. Students must also answer a question...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Family Camping: York Beach, Maine
The Cate family is on vacation at Decatur Motor Camp, York Beach, on the southern coast of Maine. It's late afternoon and the Cates are settling down after their day. Mrs. Cate and her daughter are preparing dinner in the trailer; Mr....
Other
D Day Invasion at Normandy
A detailed account of one of the most important battles of World War II, the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Gives a history of World War II that led up to this battle and describes what would have happened if the Allies had failed at D-Day.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: D Day Facts
A summary and detailed facts about D Day in WW2, June 6, 1944, and the landings on the beaches at Normandy.
BBC
Bbc: I Watched My Fellow Americans Die at Omaha
The events of D-Day are described by an American soldier. Article also includes a video interview with the soldier.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Tan, Don't Burn
How about a math challenge for a sunny day at the beach? Apply your problem solving, number sense, and logical reasoning skills to find out how long it would take Helix to get sunburned using SPF 10 lotion. Discover why understanding...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Operation Overlord
To understand the invasion of Normandy, students must have at least a basic understanding of the factors, countries, and risks involved, as well as an understanding of the events leading up to it. This narrative is nicely condensed...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Normandy, 1944
This site from Britannica takes a comprehensive look at the invasion of Normandy. It focuses on the invasion and the fighting as well as on remembering Normandy and the soldiers that fought there.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Beach
A beautiful day at a beach is highlighted by the suns rays which pierce the clouds and gently illuminate the water as the small waves gently ripple on the shore.