In this crossword puzzle about the Blitz instructional activity, students read clues about the Battle of Britain, fighter planes, raid warnings, blackout, etc. and write the answers in the squares of the puzzle. Students write 10 answers.

In this word search worksheet, students study the words related to the World War II blitz. Students locate 15 words within the word search.

Students create a landscape design using shapes, colors and textures. A key is created with hyperlinks to information reports pertaining to the plants, trees and shrubs used in the design. Explore design principal utilizing a variety of...

Challenge scholars to speak up about a topic by creating a public service announcement or social media blitz about an issue they feel passionate about. Have them research their issues, then decide the best way to take their messages to...

It's time to write! First, lead your emerging writers in a power writing activity. It takes six minutes and focuses on creative brainstorming. The class is given two words (duck and apple are suggested, but alter the words for different...

In this World War II worksheet, students read about Hitler's invasion of Britain. The worksheet includes a link to additional World War II activities.

Students are asked what they recall about World War II. They are explained that they are going to find out about the role of women during World War II. Students have the option of researching daily life of women in either Germany,...

Students explore the different persuasive techniques used in commercial and print advertisements. Students then analyze a variety of print ads and discuss the effects of a country's political, economic, and social climates on its...

This presentation offers up some of the trickier rules of the English language when it comes to spelling. For example, one slide goes over the "i before e, except after c," rule. The rest of the slides present examples like this one and...

Learners won't fumble their knowledge of personal finance after an engaging game of Financial Football! As they choose their favorite teams and desired plays, young economists demonstrate their financial literacy with a question...

Students complete a media campaign worksheet about the awareness of people with disabilities. In this disabilities lesson plan, students write a campaign to reduce fear when making people aware of disabilities.

Sixth graders investigate the historical even surrounding the Apollo Mission to the Moon. They conduct research specifically to find information about the astronauts on the mission. The students conduct class discussion about the...

In these World War II home front worksheets, students read several passages about the home front during World War I. Students learn about the evacuation plan, rationing methods, the women, and the home guard.

Young scholars examine the forest ecosystem and how all life in the forest depends upon itself.  In this ecological lesson, students participate in a personal connections activity where someone pulls on a string and everyone feels...

In this World War II worksheet, students view a PowerPoint presentation on the war and then respond to 122 short answer questions about the content of the presentation. The PowerPoint presentation is not included with this worksheet.

Students practice power writing to develop fluency.

A poignant look at the Blitz that took place in London from Sept 1940 to May 1941. Many memories and remembrances from those who lived through it. An excellent first hand look at world war II.

A fictional but historically accurate recreation of the May 1941 bombing attacks on Liverpool by the German Air Force. You can click on a 24-hour timeline and get information on what was happening during the attacks. There is also an...

Interactive activity-based resource on economic concepts of saving and investing.

Describes the events leading up to the onslaught of bombing against London, England, and what it was like for those who experienced it. Germany's attention only shifted when it began invading the USSR.

This activity serves as an introduction to tree identification and helps students learn about the natural world around them. While exploring trees of Minnesota, students will recognize biodiversity of trees and learn how to observe,...

An outdoor lab where students investigate the environment and decide a method of survey to identify trees in their area. To finish the exercise they will create a dichotomous key of the ten they identified.

For this activity, middle schoolers are instructed in how to make scientific observations. They apply this skill in the schoolyard, recording on large paper what they observe inside a hula hoop placed on the ground.

For this activity, middle schoolers visit a small section of the schoolyard and record observations in a scientific journal. They will observe different things as the school year progresses, including ecological relationships, human...