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Cave Painting
Students research ancient cave art in France via the internet. They apply the skills and information by creating their own cave art.
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Mollusks and Segmented Worms
In this mollusks and segmented worms activity, students read information about these two groups of organisms and compare and contrast their general characteristics. This activity has 2 short answer questions.
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Amazing Dolphins
In this dolphins worksheet, students read the text about dolphins, write the opposites to words, fill in the blanks, answer short answer questions, and more. Students complete 5 activities.
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Mini-Ecosystems
Third graders identify the living and non living things in a book read aloud and discuss the interactions represented in the book. Then, they research and include a list of food that each animal needs in an ecosystem. Finally, 3rd...
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Immersion Presents Monterey Bay
Students study Monterey Bay. In this Monterey Bay instructional activity, students create a model of upwelling around Monterey Bay. Students simulate surface water movement relative to prevailing winds.
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Become a Collector
In this collection worksheet, students read a 1-page selection regarding collections and then respond to a question regarding collections and draw a picture of a collection.
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Crossword: Dingoes at Dinnertime
In this literature crossword, students solve a puzzle with 18 clues. The vocabulary all pertains to the book Dingoes at Dinnertime. There is no word bank.
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Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt
Eighth graders analyze and interpret figurative language. They listen to some examples of poetry which use figurative language. Then, they divide into groups and attempt to find more examples. Finally, 8th graders write what the poet is...
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Living in a Community
Students practice their reading comprehension skills by reading articles about living in a community. They answer questions related to the material to test for comprehension.
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Biomes -- Part II
Students use the internet to gather information on the biomes of the world. They identify the climate and unique characteristics of each biome along with any threat to them. They create their own campaign to preserve wildlife.
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Where's the Period in the Periodic Tables?
Students investigate the Periodic Table of Elements. The teacher is provided with the necessary background information to complete the lesson. Students practice matching the element symbol to its place on the chart.
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There Is No Place Like Home
In this language arts worksheet, students read the story about the beaver and then answer the seven questions for reading comprehension.
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Extract Your Own DNA from Cheek Cells
Students observe their own DNA. In this DNA instructional activity, students learn the simple method of DNA extraction and explain why DNA extraction is important to scientists.
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Strawberry DNA extraction
Students study the basic function of DNA and then extract it from strawberries. In this DNA extraction lesson students examine DNA and see why the extraction of it is so important to scientists.
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"Esio Trot" by Roald Dahl
Students read Roald Dahl's Esio Trot and complete vocabulary and reading activities. In this reading and vocabulary lesson, students review vocabulary for the activity and listen to the story. Students discuss the story elements and...
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Human Prehistory
Learners discuss the history of humans. In this human history lesson, students describe how the placement of the continents changed and where the humans began and traveled to. They discuss interaction with Neanderthals and dogs.
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The Lion and the Mouse
In this language arts worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences, complete multiple choice questions, answer short answer questions, and more for the story The Lion and the Mouse. Students complete 5 exercises.
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Have or Has?
In this have and has activity, students fill in the blanks with have and has, rearrange words in sentences, and label pictures. Students complete 3 activities.
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Corduroy
In this Corduroy worksheet, students watch a Corduroy video, read a Corduroy passage, and label the dialogue with who said what. Students complete 7 multiple choice questions.
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Brown Bears
Students read books and facts to learn about the brown bear. In this brown bear lesson plan, students also color coloring pages, and make a paper bag craft.
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The Dragonslayers Ch. 13 & 14
In this worksheet, 4th graders answer 14 comprehension questions from chapters 13 & 14 of the book, The Dragonslayers. An answer key is provided.
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The Rebecca Riots
Pupils investigate the history of England as they research the Rebecca riots. In this England history lesson plan, students discover how English men dressed as women in order to surprise attack another group in the 1800's....
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Jane Goodall
Students identify Jane Goodall as a scientist who studies the behavior of chimpanzees. They listen to a biography of Jane Goodall and review the location of Africa. Then students participate in an animal observation activity.
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Jerry the Beaver: Reading Comprehension
In this comprehension worksheet, students read a short paragraph about a beaver, then answer 5 multiple choice questions. Answers provided.