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Radical Raptors
Pupils are introduced to raptors and their role in the environment. They identify three characteristics of raptors and list several types of raptors found in nature. They discuss their positive and negative experiences with raptors and...
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Tree Identification
Learners are introduced to the characteristics of trees and different techniques to identify them. They distinguish between a deciduous and a coniferous tree. Students describe at least four characteristics used to identify trees. They...
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Reading Comprehension- Job Opening: Legal Assistant
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a job advertisement for a legal assistant. They fill in 11 statements using words from a word bank that are based on comprehension of the advertisement.
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Reading: Job Opening- Legal Assistant
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students practice their reading skills. Students read a passage and answer eleven questions about what they just read.
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ESL Holiday Lessons: World Sleep Day
In this language skills worksheet, students read an article about World Sleep Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions,...
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Comparing Distances
Students practice estimating distances by analyzing a map. In this length measurement lesson plan, students view a map with a distance key and use their measurement skills to estimate the distance between two cities. Students utilize an...
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Area Lesson Plan
Learners explore geometry by using computer applications. For this spatial measurement lesson, students discuss the difference between area, weight, volume and other forms of measurement. Learners utilize computer applications to find...
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The Sun: An Introduction
Pupils write entries in their Science Journals as they explore the Sun.
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Buying Power
Students use a magazine article/picture to explain consumer spending and discuss the key elements that influence consumer spending.
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Breaking It Up Into Paragraphs
Students examine the appearance of a paragraph break tag in HTML. They insert paragraph breaks into the text of an HTML document and view the changes in their web browser.
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Bats -- Pests or Pals?
Fourth graders examine a bat and determine if it is a pest or pal. They identify three types of bats native to the state of Pennsylvania. They also identify the parts of a bat and write a report on the bat of their choice.
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Mondrian Style Painting
Students create "Mondrian style" paintings in this 4th through 12th grade Art activity. Emphasis is placed upon learning the styles and art techniques of Piet Mondrian and abstract art. The activity includes a link to an interactive...
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Relating Division and Subtraction
Third graders relate the process of division to subtracting equal groups. Through guided practice and teacher demonstration, they complete division problems using a subtraction method. Students complete problems independently for...
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Scales, Scutes, and Skins
Students identify the various adaptations of reptiles and amphibians. After distinguishing between reptiles and amphibians, students discuss the ways in which their adaptations aid in their survival. They participate in a hands on...
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Very/Too - Practice 1, 2 and 3
In this grammar worksheet, students complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with either "very" or "too". There are 18 sentences to complete.
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Plant Parts
Students use "Kid Pix" to explore plants. In this science and technology lesson plan, students become familiar with plant parts and label them on a plant. Students tell the functions of each of the plant parts.
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Using Let's Worksheet
In this conversational English worksheet, students complete sentences. Students are given five conversations and are to fill in the appropriate conversational response using the word "let's."
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Butterfly Life Cycles
Students study the butterfly life cycle. In this interdisciplinary life cycles instructional activity, students study the life cycle of a butterfly, their migration habits, and the culture of the region in Mexico where butterflies...
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Cyber Bullies
Middle schoolers research cyber safety. In this technology lesson plan, students create a PowerPoint slide show for a Cyber Safety Fair. Middle schoolers research cyber safety by using various suggested websites.
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Local Heroes
Students investigate heroes in their community by presenting a story of a true hero to their class. In this storytelling lesson, students interview a local person who has performed a heroic deed and create a presentation with...
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Identifying Propaganda Techniques
In this propaganda techniques worksheet, students write the technique next to the sentence read by a candidate. Students complete 12 problems.
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Writing a Book Review - Non-Fiction
Fifth graders write a book review for a nonfiction book. In this response to literature activity, 5th graders read a nonfiction book and write a review that gets others interested in reading the book without giving too much away. The...
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The Settlers are Coming, but the Natives are Here
Learners examine interactions between Native Americans and settlers. In this Westward Expansion lesson, students participate in a classroom simulation and then write paper about how the Native Americans and settlers could keep the...
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Weather and Wind
Students study wind and its effect on weather. In this investigative lesson students write a report on wind and weather and create a movement sequence.