Students create a definition of matter. In this physical science lesson, students work in pairs to sort items printed on cards into several categories (matter, non-matter, and unsure) and agree on a definition of matter.

Students study the basic function of DNA and then extract it from strawberries. In this DNA extraction instructional activity students examine DNA and see why the extraction of it is so important to scientists. 

Students explore the process of harvesting maple syrup. In this science and history lesson, students make their own maple syrup and create a picture book that shows the Native American and American pioneer methods of making the syrup.

Pupils analyze maps and answer discussion questions related to WWI. For this geography lesson, students analyze historic maps to determine causes and effects of WWI in Europe. Pupils read testimonies of Holocaust survivors and label maps.

In this idiom learning exercise, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions, selecting the meaning of given idioms. Students may click on an "answer" button for immediate feedback. Worksheet is labeled as an ESL activity,...

Fifth graders understand the importance of cotton in America. In this cotton lesson plan, 5th graders view a video on cotton from plant to market. Students examine cotton bolls and participate in other activities around the growing of...

Students make a biodome out of a recycled soda bottle. For this biodome lesson plan, students make a self contained environment for a plant to grow and watch the plants growth.

In this ball bearing worksheet, students read the text on ball bearing, answer vocabulary questions, find the synonyms, answer short answer questions, and more. Students complete 7 activities.

Students examine the role of Sport Relief in aiding developing nations. In this global issues instructional activity, students visit selected websites to learn how Sport Relief provides educational resources to nations in need.

Pupils make different crafts to represent spring and Easter. In this crafts lesson plan, students make cookies, nests, and bunnies out of their hands.

In this conflict resolution worksheet, students read a list of steps about resolving conflicts without fighting and complete a set of discussion questions based on a referenced video program. Suggestions for related activities are also...

Students explore concepts of environment and survival among different marine life, focusing on the ocean environment.

Students explain why and how grizzlies hibernate. They make a den using cardboard boxes. They write a story told from a new-born grizzly.

Students practice observing and identifying the characteristics of twigs. They attempt to identify trees after their leaves have fallen off. They describe the twigs and participate in a matching activity with the twigs and student...

Fourth graders participate in a game reflecting the solar system, stars, and rockets. They simulate how space invaders move and hit stars and rockets. They discuss how scientists study the stars and planets.

First graders investigate objects using rulers and magnifying glasses. They record their observations using a data-recording sheet and write a characteristic for each item they observe. They use the ruler to solve math problems.

Students design their dream gardens and work together to build a class model. They use software to create a virtual model. They only use metric measurements.

Students ponder and examine different ways of being strong as well as the quotation of the week. They brainstorm and discuss the quote "Happiness is an inner smile." In addition, they read a story and answer a variety of questions.

Learners examine spider webs they find as they explore outside. They make T-chart of the shapes found in two different webs and draw them on geoboard paper. Next, they measure length and width of a spider's web before checking to see if...

Young scholars practice their weekly spelling words. Using six methods of recall, students practice spelling their words orally and using pen and paper. They demonstrate their recall of the spelling words by completing a spelling test...

In this language arts worksheet, students read about the use of alliterations in writing. After reading the examples, students write 5 alliterations about food.

In this Dr. Seuss story problems worksheet, students read through the Dr. Seuss story problems and solve them. There are 10 story problems on the page and they are all very basic math.

Here's a worksheet to help advanced ESL learners work on reading comprehension. Students read an article about Google and decide where in the article each of the missing sentences belong.  

Students participate in a race to compare whole numbers. In this number operations lesson, students create the largest 10-digit number and discuss how they constructed the largest number.