Students explore the visual information a diorama artist provides by thinking of all the details for the background of a location described by their teacher. They investigate diorama artists and their importance in creating the illusion...

Students compare, sort, and describe shapes. Using a button collection, students identify the shape, color number of holes, etc. Students play a description game with the buttons. They create a chart and name items that are the same...

Sixth graders solve math problems from a folktale story.  In this solving math problems from a folktale story lesson, 6th graders read the Paul Bunyan folktale.  Students determine today's cost of the meals that Paul Bunyan...

In this math and holiday worksheet, students solve 10 mixed math word problems. They read problems that include proper British English language. They solve the problems using multiplication, metric measurement, standard measurement,...

In this dividing money activity, students solve 5 word problems in which sums of money are divided by single divisors. Students answer in dollars and cents.

In this chemistry review worksheet, students answer a variety of questions about matter, elements, the kinetic theory, chemical and physical properties and the distillation process. They complete a concept map about matter.

Students answer time and money questions to solve a mystery. In this time and money lesson, students act as detectives to find Secret Agent Stan's identification number by answering questions from his logbook involving elapsed time and...

Students collect and examine particulate matter found in the air. In this pollution lesson, students use microscope slides and petroleum jelly to collect particulate matter from several different locations, then use a microscope to...

In this math review worksheet, 3rd graders answer multiple choice questions about patterns, addition, least to greatest, and more. Students complete 20 questions.

Young scholars investigate healthy eating habits by studying the food pyramid.  In this personal health lesson, students write a recipe for a healthy meal including one item from each section of the four food groups.  Young...

In this interactive grammar learning exercise, students read the 25 sentences and create their own questions about the underlined words. This learning exercise is focused on the present simple tense.

Fourth graders distinguish between primary and secondary sources while creating an underground railroad presentation.  In this underground railroad lesson plan, 4th graders research the underground railroad using copies of primary...

Third grade mathematicians match the correct answer to eight word problems that ask them to add and subtract three-digit numbers. Beware the typos and the complex wording of the problems.

Students design their own bunny mask to follow-up reading the book, Runaway Bunny.

Fourth graders experiment with different varieties of plants and draw conclusions after performing a series of lab activities. A very helpful student worksheet is given. This is a nicely done introductory lesson for life science.

Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy and why people give. They investigate the importance of the tulip to Holland and the tradition of giving flowers away. They begin to explore the life cycle of tulips and dissect a bulb...

First graders create artwork to explore how colors can show emotions.

Students write a comprehensive personality profile feature that demonstrates knowledge of the Wall Street Journal formula of feature writing and the concept of show, don't tell. They experience a press conference interview situation.

Students read an article on anthrax and complete a series of cloze activities related to the article.

Fourth graders, using candy, build models of DNA replication, RNA transcription, and tRNA translation.

Fourth graders construct a concept map about Plate Tectonics. They include types of movement, names and effects of boundaries. They research plate tectonics, describe and name 3 types. They analyze the effect on the earth's surface of...

Eighth graders discover the relationship between speed, distance, and time. They calculate speed and represent their data graphically. They, in groups, design a ramp for their matchbox car. The goal is to see who's ramp produces the...

Young scholars determine the difference between major and minor details after researching animals and completing graphic organizers. They write descriptive paragraphs for classmates to guess what animal is being described.