A read-aloud anthology explores the human body. Over three weeks, second graders listen to and discuss texts related to the cells, tissue, organs, digestive system, excretory system, nutrients, and a balanced diet. Learners practice word...

Students comprehend the concept of balance, specifically the terms "base of support" and "center of gravity". They review the different basic shapes: triangle, circle, square, line, point, and rectangle. Students discuss how we use...

Students are introduced to the concept of balance. In groups, they travel between eight stations in which they balance their own body and different types of balls. To end the lesson plan, they share which one was the hardest and the...

Young scholars participate in gymnastics stunts, using different parts of their body to balance.They work cooperatively with their partners on gymnastics mats to complete balancing activities.

In this math/science worksheet, students find the balance point of a variety of objects, and complete ten problems. Students look at sketches of objects and calculate the balance point, and also use meter sticks and weights. This is an...

Students demonstrate management skills specific to balance. In this physical education lesson students participate in activities with and without apparatus to improve balance. Students work at 8 stations to practice skills needed for...

Students explore how an artist uses the force of gravity to create balance in a sculpture. In this sculpting lesson, students create their own sculpture applying concepts from the lesson.

Fifth graders observe and demonstrate measuring and comparing mass using a balance. They discuss the definition of mass and the units of measurement used, observe how a balance is used, and with a partner balance the baskets of the...

In this balance activity, students match a set of items on a balance with in a left column with those in a right column that would make the balance even. Answers included on page 2.

In this balancing chemical reactions worksheet, students answer 12 questions about balancing reactions. They find the coefficients to balance atoms in equations, they balance reactions, they find the molecular mass of molecules and they...

In this balance scale worksheet, 1st graders examine the position of a triangle on one side of the balance scale. They draw triangles on the other side of the scale in order to make it balance.

In this balance equations worksheet, students write the charge balance equation for different compounds dissolved in water. Students rank the concentrations of ions and neutrals at equilibrium for solutions formed. This worksheet has 21...

In this using a balance to compare weights worksheet, 3rd graders compare two weights in pounds and ounces, write "balanced" if they are equal or circle the one that is heavier if they are not equal.

Students describe how balance is important in their daily lives.  In this balance lesson, students read Mirette on the High Wire, discuss how the book relates to the concept of balance and complete two balancing activities. ...

Students list at least 10 different food items grown/produced in their community, identify what each food item contains and make a list of different food items which constitute a balanced diet. They bring in food samples and write food...

Learners use a balance to complete subtraction problems and weigh out the items they take away. For this subtraction lesson plan, students use a pan balance and record their equations.

Pupils, after reading an explanation from a NASA Web-based textbook, demonstrate an understanding of the text by applying it to questions involving cruising aircraft and balanced forces.

In this fluids, electrolytes, and acid-bas balance system study questions, students define 12 words associated with this system. They answer 12 short answer questions about the components of the acid-balance system.

In this positive and negative numbers activity, students complete a balance sheet by writing positive and negative numbers in the space to match transactions.  They find the balance of the account.  This one-page activity...

Young scholars use a balance to help them with their addition facts. In this addition lesson plan, students also play the seven up game to memorize their facts.

Students use an interactive online mass balance model to observe levels of chlorofluorocarbons over the past few years. Students evaluate the influence protocol emissions will have on the future levels of CFCs.

In this chemistry worksheet, students balance each of the equations listed on the sheet. There are twenty-one equations to solve and complete.

In this standard weights learning exercise, students write a weight from the box on each pan of the scales so that the weights on each scale are equal and all the 8 scales are balanced. The equal weights will have ounces and pounds.

In this U.S. branches of government worksheet, students respond to 6 fill in the blank questions regarding the powers of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.