The stories of Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Ryan White illustrate the power of children to make a difference. The three lesson in this must-have resource are designed to inspire young people to make a difference in their world....

How important is water quality where you live? The first module in a six-unit series includes four lessons on water quality. By applying the concept directly to the lives of pupils, they engage in meaningful learning. They read about...

Students examine how to identify the main idea and supporting details of a reading selection. They keep a reading log of what they read each day, reviewing their reading selections with the class.

Students practice developing skills to read independently and fluently. They focus on fluency in order to read faster, smoother and with more expression. The practice of reading and rereading decodable words in connected text is stressed...

Young scholars increase their reading fluency through the use of various strategies. After reviewing decoding, reading with expression, and rereading, students complete an initial read of a novel text. Working with the instructor, they...

In this reading strategy worksheet, 5th graders choose a reading strategy to respond to what they previously read. Students use the sentence starters to help them complete the activity.

For this reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a passage titled Pliny Describes Elephants, then answer 7 multiple choice comprehension questions.

Students assess how people currently employed got their jobs and the process they went through to be interviewed for the positions they acquired. They analyze how their past job experiences have helped them obtain their current jobs.

For this chemical symbols worksheet, students read about how elements were named and connect symbols to their Latin names. They answer questions about the derivatives of chemical names.

Help youngsters make connections between two different texts. They read two stories about the same character, Ira Sleeps Over and Ira Says Goodbye. They discuss how the character of Ira acts in each of the stories, how he...

In this carbon dating activity, students read about how carbon-14 is used to date historical paintings. They answer questions about carbon dating and its importance.

In this atomic energy worksheet, students read about Linus Pauling, who spent years making the public aware of the dangers of nuclear weapons. They answer questions about his work and the social responsibility he took on which led to the...

In this crude oil learning exercise, students read about the fractions of crude oil and their demand. They answer questions about the data given.

In this kiln worksheet, students read about how temperature effects the results of fired pottery. They answer questions using the information and data given.

Students read Brother Eagle, Sister Sky to appreciate the attitudes of the Native Americans to "Mother Earth." In this environmental activity, students review vocabulary environmentalism. Students compare mother Earth to mother. Students...

Explore emotions associated with moving to a new home with young learners. First they listen to the books Painted Words/Spoken Memories by Aliki and Going Home by Eve Bunting. Then they are invited to share their experiences as well as...

Check in on the development of your fifth graders' reading and writing skills with this Common Core-designed assessment. Given a series of six reading passages ranging from narrative stories to informational texts, young...

The lowercase letter c and d are highlighted in this two-part instructional activity. Kids complete the top half by tracing then printing the letter c and locating images that begin with the /c/ sound. Part two requires them to trace...

Let your class learn about the sounds made by the letters s and t. They work to recognize each lowercase letter and match the letter to images that begin with the /t/ or /s/ sounds. They also trace each letter several times.

Little learners familiarize themselves with the letters u and v. They find objects in each of two pictures that begin with either v or u. They say the sound of each letter and then trace it several times. 

Trace the links between a variety of math concepts in this far-reaching unit. Ideas that seem very different on the outset (like the distance formula and rigid transformations) come together in very natural and logical ways. This...

Match initial phonemes to practice recognizing the sounds made by the letters w and x. Early readers circle all of the objects that begin with either an x or a w, then trace each letter several times. Try a fun variation by having...

How can you tell if something is made of metal? Use a table of data and a science experiment to determine which items are made of metal. The experiment requires adult supervision, as it instructs third graders to build an electrical...

Few children's books convey the message of conservation as well as Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. Read the story aloud, emphasizing the interconnectedness of plants and animals in an ecosystem and discussing different ways people can help...