Students explore the process of seed germination. In this botany instructional activity, students complete an experiment with seeds. Students observe soaked and dry seeds. Students allow the seeds to germinate and make observations...

High schoolers write electron configuration of elements using atomic numbers and they identify valence electrons. In this electrons lesson plan, students observe a demonstration showing the space-filling property of an electron. They...

In this topographic map worksheet, students learn how to read a topographic map and create a topographic map of their own using clay or Play-Doh. Students include contour lines by layering the clay. Students answer 6 questions about...

Students identify nonstandard units of measurement and investigate area of objects. In this geometry lesson, students trace their hands and glue cereal pieces to the print to find the area.

Students explore body movement.  In this shapes and dance lesson, students demonstrate body movements and positions that resemble simple shapes.  Students read I Spy Shapes in Art by Lucy Micklethwait and choose shapes from the...

In this exponent rules worksheet, students solve and complete 6 various types of problems. First, they complete the chart shown by first giving the question. Then, students expand the question and find the answer using the rules for...

Students read and explore a folktale from West Africa. In this folktale instructional activity, students read the book Anansi Goes to Lunch and discuss facts about spiders. Students sing the song "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" and complete...

In this reading instructional activity, 1st graders read a few sentences and then answer comprehension questions about each passage they read. Students answer 23 multiple choice questions.

In this perimeter and area lesson, students learn the formulas for perimeter and area and view model problems using tiles. Students work in groups to solve practice problems. Students define perimeter and area and explain why...

Learners calculate the six trigonometric identities. In this algebra lesson, students verify other identities using the basic trigonometric identities of sine, cosine and tangent. They complete a worksheet with hints and then are graded...

Students explore oceanography by participating in a flash card activity. In this ocean inhabitant lesson plan, students define a list of ocean related vocabulary terms and answer ocean geography study questions. Students utilize organism...

In this reading instructional activity, 1st graders answer multiple choice questions about passages they read, word parts, and more. Students complete 14 problems.

For this mathematics activity, 6th graders are tested on the mathematics skills. Students use problem solving strategies to work the given equations and situations.

In this earthquakes worksheet, students answer questions about the components of earthquakes, the causes of earthquakes, how they are measured, the types of seismic waves and the types of faults. They also answer questions about the...

Pupils investigate their pulse rate. They chart their resting pulse rate if they are unable to participate in Physical Education using a stop watch.

Students discover how to employ number lines by estimating the number of tiles in a jar. After writing their estimates on sticky notes, they place them in order on a number line mat. Included in the activity are various activities and...

Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concepts related to probability. They review the key properties of statistics involved in the measurement of probability that includes mean, median, and mode. The lesson includes...

In this basic math skills worksheet, students use division, decimals and multiplication to calculate the speed of sound in water and compare it to the speed in air. They calculate distances sound travels in water and the time it takes...

Students read and explore autumn poetry. In this poetry lesson plan, students read Autumnblings and are introduced to different poetic forms. Lesson includes ideas for exploring the poetic forms presented in the book and cross-curricular...

Students graph 2x2 systems and solve them algebraically. They investigate parallel systems by solving equations.

In this math patterns worksheet, students work to find the math pattern in 'The Lost Button' story. Students answer six questions about math patterns.

Students explore number patterns and relationships while being introduced to the calculator at the same time.

Students get numerous opportunities to practice an overhand serve in both the deuce and the ad courts.