Tenth graders engage in a study that is about Julius Caesar while reading a play. The role of the main character is examined while looking for motive and tension presented by Shakespeare. They write a summary and critique of the play.

Reinforce comma rules with this exercise. Learners add commas to a series of sentences and, using a list of eleven rules, match the rule they followed to each sentence. This worksheet would be best for classes that have had fairly...

Do you need a clear and concise learning exercise on capitalization for your students? This learning exercise would be an excellent choice. The first page is packed full of good examples of when capitalization is necessary, and the...

Students create small shamrock replicas using green and white paints, paper, bubble wrap, and gold glitter. This lesson intended for the early-elementary classroom is ideal for celebrating St. Patrick's Day or spring-time in general.

Young scholars create paper bag versions of the Easter Bunny in this spring time lesson for the Kindergarten to 6th grade classroom. Included with the lesson are step-by-step instructions for successful implementation and a short list...

Students create wax crayon "eggs" using wax paper, crayon shavings, and an egg template shape in this early-elementary Art lesson. Included with the lesson is an idea for diplaying finished art projects. A great lesson for Easter time.

This six-week unit encompasses all subjects with a focus study on world history and the development of ancient civilizations. As gifted and talented students dive into the interesting yet challenging topic of Egypt, they...

Gardening is fun, no matter what you're growing. A reading comprehension activity encourages learners to compare and contrast two gardens that grow different items.

Being raised by wolves has its advantages. An eBook gives readers the chance to experience Rudyard Kipling's classic novel The Jungle Book, a story about a boy named Mowgli who wants to stay with the wolves that raised him instead of...

In this Derby museum and Art Gallery worksheet, students answer several questions about the Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Students answer 15 questions.

Young scholars make different crafts to represent spring and Easter. In this crafts lesson plan, students make cookies, nests, and bunnies out of their hands.

First graders collect data in the fall and again in the spring. they use the data from both seasons to compare and contrast changes over time. They put the data from the fall into a box or "time capsule." The teacher encourages students...

Learners research storms and appropriate warning procedures in their home towns and conduct interviews to find out suggestions for students and others in their community to keep themselves safe. Afterwards, learners write a news feature...

In this quotation marks worksheet, students must edit sentences for quotation marks and underline words that should be italicized.

After a discussion on horse in art and a presentation on safety techniques using materials, learners construct a horse sculpture (or other animal of their choice) from sticks and natural fibers.

Second graders complete a story map for Frog and Toad Are Friends. For this making inferences lesson students find specific details from the book to complete their story map. They map one chapter at a time.

Young scholars explore medical practices of the early 1800's that were used on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. For this lesson, students compare and contrast medical practices, create a list of medical needs for a modern trip and analyze...

In this Lewis and Clark Expedition learning exercise, students read for information and complete comprehension activities. In this fill in the chart, journal entry, and multiple choice learning exercise, students answer twenty questions.

Students explore how poems represent the social, historical, and cultural times that they were written in. In this poetry lesson plan, students compare and contrast poems with music of the time and explore implications of writing poems...

Students examine the various events occurring at the time of the Gold Rush. They see archival photographs and hear historians talk about this era. They create a time line in order to facilitate thinking about this region during the...

Students define ethnicity and ethnic group in their own words. In groups, they view comic strips and identify how the strips relate to their family life. Individually, they write their own comic strip about their own ethnic group. To...

Students brainstorm animals they would expect to see on a farm. They save these on a Kidspiration web. Students watch or read a farm story. They discuss the characters. Students vote for their favorite farm animal and crate a graph using...

Students define and assess the difference between folk heroes and family heroes and then find examples of each in their own lives. They view a "Swapping Stories" video, surf the internet for examples and complete a variety of worksheets...