Students explore vocal anatomy. In this biology/music instructional activity, students first learn vocabulary associated with the voice and body. They then use straws, microphones and recorders to differentiate between high and low...

Students explore bridges and how they are constructed. After reviewing materials on bridges, they work in groups to record their findings. They design and construct a bridge using K'NEX or straws and predict which bridge will hold the...

Students explore the concept of polyhedra. In this polyhedra lesson, students use the Internet to manipulate virtual polyhedra models. Students create polyhedra models from straws, toothpicks, cardboard, Plexiglas, and other materials.

Learners explore the basic biology of a pest. They identify the four major kinds of insect mouthparts and explain how they work. Students examine the specific mouthparts and how they can limit food resources and in what environment an...

In this reading comprehension worksheet, pupils read a one-paragraph essay about Miss Billie Bird. They answer five multiple choice questions about the passage.

Students explore the American artist Wayne Thiebaud. They practice addition, subtraction, fractions, money problems, and classification problems by carefully examining his painting entitled Cakes. They create a bold cake painting.

Ninth graders discover the importance of the arts in Southeast Asia and relate it to their own lives and culture. They create and perform their own Shadow Play.

Third graders develop a creative art project.  In this rice lesson, 3rd graders learn about rice, when and how it is harvested, and how it is stored.  Students make rainbow rice and use it to create other art projects.

Students are introduced to polyhedrons through using straw models to explore geometric solids and constructing Christmas tree ornaments using Epsom salt crystals. Students will view interactive videos and investigate and retrieve...

Students divide into small groups and read the story of THE THREE LITTLE PIGS. Each group brainstorms a list of terms relating to energy efficiency and global climate change. Then they rewrite one page of the story of the book using as...

First graders explore the idea of an economy by reading a children's story. In this consumerism lesson, 1st graders read the story If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and discuss goods provided by people in a community. Students create...

Students create their own scarecrows. In this recycling activity, students discuss the purpose of scarecrows and discuss how they are constructed. Students make their own scarecrows out of recycled materials.

Young scholars explore a variety of shapes and angles and create mobiles with information about a selected polygon. Both common and "not-so common" polygons are examined.

Students design and create a medieval shield. They read and discuss the history and color schemes of how shield symbols are chosen, design and construct an original medieval shield, and write a paragraph explaining the design and symbols...

Students count and name the numbers and days on the calendar in order to determine the date. They identify the month and the entire date, and determine the pattern shown on the calendar markers. Students then calculate how many days...

Young scholars will be able to identify the characteristics of healthy soil and unhealthy soil.Take the class outside to an area of thick grass near trees, if available. Compare the clothes people wear to the thin cover. Discuss the...

Students investigate Newton's Third Law of Motion as it exits in real world applications. They watch as the teacher makes a simple balloon powered car before explaining how the motion of the car demonstrates Newton's Third Law of Motion....

Students determine whether or not to save or spend and defend a decision.  In this personal finance lesson, students identify opportunity cost of various spending and saving decisions. Students read a story where two girls share...

Students participate in activities that start with the letter "S". They also expand their vocabulary.

In this synonym instructional activity, students use context to help identify a synonym in a short passage for a word that has been highlighted, 6 passages total.

In this identifying point of view 2 learning exercise, 8th graders read 15 passages, identify the narrative perspective (from a list) then write an explanation for their choice.

In this theater worksheet, students read a script from The Three Little Pigs. Students choose one of five characters to play (one of the three pigs, the wolf, or the farmer).

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read the passage titled Beds. They then answer the 10 questions pertaining to the passage.

Students explore literary perspective. In this point of view lesson, students consider the perception of Cinderella from different points of view. Students share their reflections with their classmates orally or in written form.