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...

Students research ancient cave art in France via the internet. They apply the skills and information by creating their own cave art.

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.

Students examine the letter 's'. Through instruction and modeling they explore the sound the letter makes, how the letter is written, words that contain the letter, etc. They listen to a story and identify words with the /s/ sound by...

Young scholars study the letter-sound recognition of the /u/ by reciting a tongue twister, writing the letter in both upper and lower case, and identify words with the letter 'u' in them. Next, they sing a song, and listen to a story...

Young scholars identify elements of persuasive writing. Students discuss writing strategies and topics. They participate in pair and share activities. Young scholars write a persuasive letter.

First graders explore Oobleck. They manipulate and observe the properties of Oobleck. Students discuss the differences between solids and liquids. They investigate Oobleck. Students write a sentence describing what they observed about...

In this proper use of articles learning exercise, students information about using a/an/the in writing. They underline the articles in 8 sentences.

In this Cartesian diver lab, students explain using text and diagrams how the Cartesian diver works. Students evaluate ways in making their lab design better. Students make predictions of how changing the variable would change the...

Second graders focus on people skills. In this personal health lesson plan, 2nd graders distinguish between evaluations of performance and self-worth.

Students examine microscopic life by conducting a scientific investigation. In this cell analysis lesson, students define the prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and discuss their word origins. Students view each type of cell on slides...

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...

In this discussion activity worksheet, students read the descriptions of several individual roles for book discussion groups. Students then complete specific activities based on the role they take.

For this eggs worksheet, students click on the links to learn about eggs, make a table about eggs, and answer short answer questions. Students complete 15 questions.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read Chapters 15 and 16 of "Holes," and complete 18 multiple choice questions. This worksheet is a nice compliment to the chapters, and would be an excellent homework assignment. An...

Pupils explore the subject of religion in the United States by identifying the different religions that Americans practice, by describing current religious controversies, and by discussing the role that religious leaders play in their...

First graders define and identify integers, rational, irrational, real, and complex numbers. They place number cards in ascending and descending order.

Middle schoolers analyze maps of Europe, and research and discuss current wars in Europe, and compare them to World War I and World War II.

Students write persuasively by convincing others of their point of view about music downloading.

Students view a video about bridges. They create their own bridge out of paper and share it with the class. They create an advertisement for a bridge shown in the film.

Students practice writing on a specific topic. Students read "Owl Moon." They chronologically and comprehensively list all events occurring in the story. Students choose one specific event in the story on which to write.

In this articles worksheet, students read and rewrite 5 sentences using the correct article for each one in place of the wrong one used the first time.

Students use their math skills of sorting and classifying with materials they collect outdoors. For this early childhood math lesson, students participate in a treasure hunt to gather item in nature and categorize their finds.

For this vocabulary worksheet, students decide on the best word to replace a bold word in a sentence showing their understanding of the meaning of the word. Students complete this vocabulary worksheet after reading the book called Fun...