Students are read "The Rainbow Fish Big Book". They discuss how each one of them are unique in some way. They decorate their own fish to show their characteristics and shares it with the class so they are able to learn about each other.

Students examine the characteristics that define a sustainable community at the local and global level. They create and prioritize a list of traits, read and discuss a magazine article, and create a poster.

Learners study the characteristics and basic needs of insects. They compare and describe similarities among insects. They examine the body structure, covering, and movement of insects and also, examine insect life cycles in this unit of...

In this earth science worksheet, learners identify plant characteristics and use them to respond to two questions. They name four things plants need to grow and then, draw a picture of what a plant might look like if it does not get the...

In this properties and characteristics of substance worksheet, students review and study six key terms associated with matter and then locate those six terms in a word search puzzle.

In this vocabulary worksheet, students define and discuss thirty key terms/characteristics associated with a western rodeo and then locate and circle each one in a word search puzzle.

In this praying mantis worksheet, learners define and discuss ten key terms/characteristics associated with a praying mantis and then locate and circle each term in a word search puzzle.

In this monkey vocabulary worksheet, learners define and discuss six key terms/characteristics associated with monkeys and then locate and circle each one in a word search puzzle.

In this bats worksheet, students define and discuss fifteen key terms/characteristics associated with bats and then locate and circle each key term in a word search puzzle.

In this dragon worksheet, students brainstorm and discuss sixteen key terms/environments/characteristics associated with dragons and then locate and circle each one in a word search puzzle.

In this hibernation learning exercise, learners answer 11 true or false questions and 5 fill in the blank questions regarding hibernation and the characteristics and habits of animals who hibernate.

In this recording common grasses worksheet, learners 7 different types of grasses and write down the following characteristics about each one: flower head shape, ligule, auricle, spike let, leaf hair and the name of the grass.

In this science reading comprehension worksheet, students read a selection that describes the characteristics and habits of owls. They answer 7 multiple choice questions based on the reading.

In this geometry worksheet, 4th graders match 6 named angles to their characteristics. They work with right, acute, straight, reflex, obtuse, and complete rotation angles.

Students recognize how different characteristics effected American music. In these Aaron Copland lessons, students analyze the themes in American music and more specifically the style of Aaron Copland. Students investigate through...

Students determine what characteristics are useful in classifying items.  In this sorting organisms instructional activity students create and explain a classification scheme using familiar organisms. 

Learners investigate deserts. In this geography lesson, students create a KWL chart about deserts and research information on deserts by using reference books. Learners record the characteristics of deserts and the wildlife which lives...

In this observable characteristics learning exercise, students examine a picture that shows 15 different types of flags. They notice that there are 3 of each type of flag except that there are 2 missing. They identify the 3 missing flags.

Learners observe and sort tree leaves. In this plant biology lesson, students observe various types of leaves and identify the characteristics of each leaf. Learners measure and sort leaves according to size and color.

Students research his or her assigned mammal using print and online resources.  In this mammals research lesson, students discover mammals have certain traits that distinguish them from animals in other classes, such as fish,...

Students compare and contrast different types of elephants.  In this environmental science lesson, students examine the characteristics of three species of elephants.  Students view a video of each type of elephant to note...

Learners categorize different items into categories of characteristics to demonstrate diversity. In this diversity lesson plan, students then relate the items to people and their diversity.

Students study star charts and describe locations of objects.  In this scientific models lesson students use coordinates and identify characteristics. 

Students describe their personalities and characteristics to a partner using short sentences or short oral paragraphs. In this short sentences lesson plan, students use a speed dating format.