Students see that spiders have a life cycle, and reproduce by laying many eggs. We can count by ones, twos, fives, or as many as we want. They make two lists of animals on a chart.

Each student plants two lima beans in a plastic cup with a paper towel so they can be observed growing. The beans are misted with a spray bottle, and placed in a warm sunny area. Students view the beans each day for the next two weeks,...

Students study the stages of prenatal development using a booklet, replicas of the fetus at different developmental stages, and a flip chart. They explain the human reproductive process, infertility, pregnancy, and steps that lead to a...

Students investigate 3 types of soap. In this properties of soaps lesson plan, students test soap with pepper and observe the reaction between the two. They make observations of the 3 types of soaps and make a chart to compare each. They...

Students examine samples from various types of trees. For this trees and wood lesson, students review The Giving Tree and complete a KWL chart on trees.  Students brainstorm what we get from trees and view wood samples with...

Students determine the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears and explore new vocabulary words found in the story. Students record their discoveries in a word...

In this writing worksheet, students brainstorm a writing piece about their favorite room. They write a purpose sentence, and fill a chart that describes the room using the senses. They write a draft using the purpose sentence and three...

High schoolers construct a periodic table using felt strips as elements by arranging elements based on their characteristics. In this periodic table lesson plan, students place colored strips of paper that represent elements in the...

In this word recognition worksheet, students cut out letters and build words. Students write down the words in the provided column.

Students discover the properties of chlorophyll in plants. In this plant biology lesson, students conduct an experiment to find where the chlorophyll in the plant is located. Students are split into small groups and study plant parts....

Ninth graders observe, compare, and classify various microorganisms using a microscope. They answer discussion questions, and record their observations on a chart.

Second graders view a model of a survey and tally.   In this survey and tally lesson, 2nd graders decide on questions for a survey.  Students conduct the survey and tally their results. Students create a tally chart....

For this human population growth worksheet, students create a graph of human population growth and predict future growth using the data given in a chart. Students identify factors that affect population growth.

In this probability activity, 1st graders toss a penny in the air 5 times and fill in a chart on how many times it landed heads up and/or tails up. Students complete this activity three times.

In this energy usage instructional activity, students use a chart comparing the average monthly kilowatt-hour use of different household appliances to complete 4 short answer questions.

Students explore graphing. In this graphing lesson, students predict how many shoe eyelets are present in the classroom. Students count eyelets and work in groups to organize and chart the data collected. Students put all the data...

Third graders investigate the events of geological time using a chart called a "Clock of Eras". In this geological events lesson plan, 3rd graders compare a standard clock to a geological clock. In addition, students consider periods...

Students investigate how to use Moh's Hardness Scale. In this geology activity, students examine several minerals and develop a hypothesis about which mineral is the hardest. Students use the Moh's Scale Identification Chart to determine...

Students discover information about animal eggs by reading the book, An Egg is Quiet.  In this animal science activity, students research different animals to find out what their eggs look like.  Students use a provided chart...

Students mix solutions of polyvinyl alcohol and borax. They predict what happen and record their observations. They prepare a T-chart comparing Jell-o to their mixture.

Students study the physical characteristics of four types of desert regions. In this desert regions lesson plan, students watch a video about deserts and discuss the deserts. Students compare the deserts and research the ways humans have...

Students create a mobile of various geometric designs to be usend to display information from a variety of texts. They add graphics as well as graphs and charts, color, design and artwork to express the ideas learned through the...

In this ice breaker game worksheet, students will find other students with the characteristics listed on the bingo card, such as favorite color and food. A teacher guide is included.

Focus on the fundamentals of reading with a series of sight word activities. Kids work with the words a, and, see, and the by connecting the dots, playing bingo, and finding the words in a mixed-up list.