Pupils describe the characteristics of polymers and rubbers and how they improve human lives.  In this shock lesson students build a shock absorbing structure using different polymer materials. 

Young scholars observe science demonstration. In this science lesson, students watch an experiment showing water moving up from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, due to a change in atmospheric pressure.

In this vivid verbs practice worksheet, students examine 9 sentences and 3 paragraphs. Students then replace the boldfaced verbs with more vivid verbs. A word bank with suggestions in included.

Help middle schoolers learnd about literary special effects using alliteration. They will review the definition for alliteration and complete several pages of activities that help them learn to identify and use alliteration. The word...

In this city vs. rural living worksheet, students consider the pros and cons of living in each place as they record their thoughts and ideas.

In these energy worksheets, students learn about fossil fuels and the power stations that use the fuels. Students complete a 14 page packet about fossil fuels and power stations.

In this phonics practice worksheet, students respond to 8 fill in the letter blanks, 10 fill in the word blanks, and 3 short answer questions that require them to use "ow" words.

Students explore the concept of polyhedra. In this polyhedra lesson, students use the Internet to manipulate virtual polyhedra models. Students create polyhedra models from straws, toothpicks, cardboard, Plexiglas, and other materials.

Students accompany music to the story Bringing the Rain to the Kapiti Plain - Kenya to show how sound and music can accompany story description. In this music lesson, students learn how to show sound during a story.

Students extract the DNA from a strawberry. In this DNA technology lesson, students describe what they think DNA looks like. They use a procedure to isolate and extract the DNA from a strawberry.

Sixth graders identify the causes of World War I. In this World War I history lesson, 6th graders view a Powerpoint to develop background knowledge about World War I. Students make a picture map of the events that led to war and...

Young scholars create a book about colors. In this exploring colors lesson, students read the book Hailstones and Halibut Bones. Young scholars select a color and describe how the color looks, feels, tastes, and smells like. Students...

Students observe an experiment. In this water lesson plan, students observe as water is changed into vapor. They record their observations by completing a data sheet.

Students experiment to determine if yeast is a microorganism. In this yeast blowup lesson, students mix yeast with other ingredients and observe the results by using a balloon. Students adjust the amounts of the ingredients and test...

Students understand there are healthy and not healthy food choices. In this food pyramid lesson, students learn to make healthy choices by playing a traffic light game. Students recognize raw foods from the farm may not be ready for...

Students discuss radiant energy from the sun, performing a simple experiment with sun glasses and bright light to demonstrate the concept. Students further participate in simple in-class experiments to demonstrate: air density as it...

Students actively look and listen as their teacher provides transparencies to show how the atmosphere is made up of layers. In this atmosphere lesson plan, students discuss the atmosphere in terms of layers and how gravity pulls...

Young scholars read an article from USA Today and participate in discussions and activities. In this reading comprehension lesson students analyze the article is from the money section of the newspaper and discusses the aircraft...

Students explore traffic safety. In this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Diplomacy, Humor Take New NHTSA Chief Far," respond to discussion questions regarding the...

Pupils create an abstract, non-objective paintings. Students use the various lesson plans to create abstract paintings that include an art with text lesson, a sand textured paint lesson, and a radiating design lesson.

Students experience dance and movement. In this kinesthetic instructional activity, students practice movement of their limbs and joints. They use a hula hoop to identify personal space.

Students practice locomotor and axial movements. In this body awareness lesson plan, students discover freeze movement, axial movements, and locomotor movements. Students practice the movements as they maintain personal space.

In this windowsill gardening food from sunlight worksheet, students research photosynthesis, write about it, observe and record sunlight at home as it relates to the needs of a plant.

Students write cinquain poems.  In this poetry lesson, students participate in activities related to poetry and write a cinquain poem.  Included are links to the lesson plan, lesson activities, printables, and additional...