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Discovering Dichotomous Keys

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars become familiar with the structure and use of dichotomus keys. They demonstrate a comprehension of the fundamental principles of taxonomy by classifying organisms from a local ecosystem. Students are introduced to the...
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Classification of Matter

For Students 7th - 12th
In this matter worksheet, students compare the different types of matter, including the states of matter. Students review the metric system. This worksheet has 12 matching, 18 fill in the blank, and 4 short answer questions.
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Visual Arts- Planetary Travel Brochure

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners research the planets and create a "travel brochure." In this space science lesson, students read the book Magic School Bus: Lost in Space and identify various properties of each planet. Learners create a brochure for a specific...
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Traveling Through Time, Wetland Style

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create a timeline on the development of the Pajaro Valley Area. In this social science lesson, students discuss the changes that took place in the area over the past 300 years. They draw a pictures of how the area has changed...
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What's in Wetland Soil?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the organic and inorganic components of soil. In this environmental science lesson plan, students identify the factors that influence soil formation. They collect soil samples, conduct tests, and analyze the results.
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Fractions Made Visible

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice using fractions "on the job." They explain the importance of fractions.
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The Mole

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate moles and Avogadro's hypothesis. In this moles lesson plan, students complete a worksheet by finding the volume of 1 mole of each substance given its density and they find the number of molecules, the formula, the...
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Order of Operations

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders develop an understanding of the order of operations by relating to putting on a sock and shoe. In this order of operations lesson, 4th graders a mnemonic device to complete math examples. Students can communicate the...
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Some Number Tricks

For Students 6th - 8th
For this number tricks worksheet, students practice 4 number tricks.  Students pick a number and perform various operations.  Students always end up with the same number.
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Time Management

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students plot activities for a 24 hour day. They record their information on a spread sheet program. Students list categories they use and write equations for cells that add cells of each category together. Students create a pie chart of...
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Stump the Dump Maze Game

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students complete reading Because of Winn-Dixie individually or as a class. As students reunite Opal and Winn-Dixie in this timed reading comprehension maze game, they demonstrate their understanding of the novel's plot, theme, and...
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Chemical Elements

For Students 4th
In this informational text comprehension worksheet, student read the passage about Chemical Elements and complete 11 multiple choice questions about the passage.
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Navigation

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explain that globes are the best way to show positions of places, but flat maps are portable and can show great detail. They make a mercator projection of the route Lewis and Clark took on their journey.
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DNA AND BLOOD TYPING

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners list three descriptive characteristics and three functions of DNA, describe two ways that genetics is important in a forensic investigation, and list the four major human blood types.
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"Getting Away with Torture?"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss what they know about the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib. They research policy memos and assess their influence on military personnel. They identify the Geneva Conventions rule on the treatment of prisoners as well.
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Sieve of Eratosthenes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover the Sieve of Erathosthenes. They explore a method to find all the prime numbers in a group of numbers. Using models, students practice divisibility rules while examining the difference between prime and composite numbers.
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"Money In My Pocket"

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders assess a brief history of money, the use of money, working with money as well as adding and subtracting with money and how to spend money wisely with responsibility. In addition, they discuss how everything belongs to God...
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Celebrating Connections

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine religious traditions and celebrations.  In this Social Studies lesson, 3rd graders compare and contrast different religions.  Students research a specific religion and prepare a presentation for the class.
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Spaceship math Multiplication 1-12

For Students 4th - 6th
For this multiplication worksheet, students solve 40 problems where they find the product where the factors are the numbers 1 through 12. Space is provided at the bottom of the page to record a goal, the number of problems complete and...
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Money and Time

For Students 7th - 9th
In this money and time worksheet, students read money problems and determine the total cost and the amount of change to be given to a customer. They add moments of time and determine the correct amount of hourly pay earned. This...
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Why People Trade

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars explore the role of government in the economy market. In this economics lesson, students analyze the decision making and how it takes into consideration additional cost, benefits and public awareness of what they are...
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Properties of Operations

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, young scholars identify different properties of integers and their operations. There are 30 questions with an answer key.
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Defining Culture

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore cultural diversity. In this cultural awareness lesson, students examine the similarities and differences in various cultures and discuss the value of these differences.
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Stepper Motor

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare a stepper motor from a traditional motor. In this physics instructional activity, students summarize how it works. They build their own stepper motor and explore its uses.

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