In this recognizing synonyms and antonyms instructional activity, 6th graders read a list of keywords and a group of four words to identify the word that is an antonym for the keyword. Students circle 12 answers.

In this recognizing compound words worksheet, students read words in columns and use as many two words as possible to write compound words correctly. Students write at least 12 answers.

In this recognizing the three forms of verbs worksheet, students read the present tense verbs and write the past and past participle forms of them. Students write 18 answers.

In this recognizing the three principal parts of verbs worksheet, students complete the chart by reading the column of present tense verbs and filling in the columns with past and past participle forms of those verbs. Students write 18...

In this recognizing the y and z sounds worksheet, students say the sounds the phonograms make, read sentences, identify the phonograms in the sentences, and illustrate the sentences. Students complete 4 activities.

In this recognizing nouns worksheet, students read sentences and underline only the nouns that name a person. Students identify 15 nouns.

In this identifying nouns in sentences worksheet, students underline the nouns and label them as persons, places, or things. Students write 30 answers.

Students discuss the right to vote and the significance of mid-term elections. They research and discuss mid-term issues and the importance of voting in these elections.

Students explore political persuasive writing. For this government and persuasive writing lesson, students work in groups to write text and create graphics for a  brochure describing and promoting a predetermined political candidate.

Students explore a Spanish speaking country and compare their research to their initial expectations and biases regarding the Hispanic culture. They share their findings with the class.

Students study humpback whale migrations, feeding, social organization, population, scientific investigations and compare humpback whales , research to explore a specific type of whale, and create their own replica of a whale.

Students research and conduct non-experimental research, such as journals, the weather channel and the internet, to collect and record data for analysis on weather conditions in the United States and abroad. They identify, pronounce and...

Students explore American symbols. In this reading and social studies lesson, students read literature regarding American symbols and describe the significance of the symbols as they research them in groups.

Students research one of the 50 states. In this United States lesson, each student lists all 50 states in alphabetical order and use National Geographic and the Internet to research one state of their choosing. Research will focus on...

Explore the idea of self-esteem through different mediums. Research what is needed for increased self-esteem: list three things one might do well in, take a photo of an activity where each student is performing well, and examine how the...

In this counting galaxies worksheet, students use a photograph taken by the Hubble Space Telescope and they divide the field into 16 square areas. They find the average number of galaxies in the cells, they find the area of one of the...

Students examine the happenings at the Battle of Antietam from all sides. In this American Civil War instructional activity, students analyze newspapers accounts from different perspectives regarding the battle and then write their own...

Students explore the Sistine Chapel. In this European history lesson plan, students watch "Sistine Chapel Frescoes: Scenes from Genesis." Students then discuss the Vatican and the role of the Pope. Students then visit a website to take a...

Students view a Dangerous Earth video and research a historic or recent earthquake.  In this earthquake lesson students create a piece of are to portray the experience of their particular earthquake. 

Students work in collaborative groups researching topics such as nutrition, the benefits of exercise on the body, dental and personal hygiene. They conduct interviews, create charts and posters, and report their results with a written...

Learners study the stages of prenatal development using a booklet, replicas of the fetus at different developmental stages, and a flip chart. They explain the human reproductive process, infertility, pregnancy, and steps that lead to a...

Students examine and define what technology is as well as the differences between science and technology. They assess the role of science and technology in society, conveniences technology offers and create a chart to compare the...

Students collect and analyze the front pages of various newspapers and perform research on the Titantic tragedy. They choose a name for their newspaper, a headline, gather photographs, and write a front page article. Using computer...

Students explore how they can make healthy food choices and assess how "eating healthy" requires knowledge and planning ahead. They review and discuss The Edible Pyramid as well before they complete this project online. Each student maps...