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Somethin' Sweet
Young scholars make their own candy. In this science lesson plan, students observe how molecules interact with each other in physical changes and observe how the addition of heat can cause molecules to interact and form new molecules in...
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What is the Rainforest?
Students investigate rainforests. In this rainforest lesson, students brainstorm on a KWL chart about what they already know about the rain forest. Students are shown pictures of the rain forest and describe what they see in the photos....
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Revolutionary War Word Search
In this word search worksheet, students use the word bank to find the names of battles of the Revolutionary War. Students find 24 words.
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Vasarely Was A Colorful Fellow
Eighth graders create artwork inspired by the work of Victor Vasarely. In this op art lesson, 8th graders explore color theory and color mixing. Students create ten shapes to use in their artwork and over the course of two weeks,...
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Gandhi Lessons and His Legacy of Peace
Gandhi's message of nonviolence and the practice of civil disobedience influenced people around the world.
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First Inauguration Speech of Abraham Lincoln
Students read an annotated excerpt of Lincoln's speech. In this government lesson, students discuss questions related to the speech to identify Lincoln's ideas to preserve the Union. Students may write optionally write their responses to...
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The Deadly Equilibrium Lesson Plan
Students read a narrative "The Domestic Slave Trade" and answer questions about states' slave trading. They read another narrative "Runaway Journey" and answer questions about runaway slaves. They discuss the impact of the slave trade on...
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Influence of Geography on the Migration of Virginians
Sixth graders study how geography influenced the westward migration of Virginians. They review the settlement patterns of early Virginians before discussing reasons why people move away from an area. Looking at maps, they determine how...
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Ybor City Historic District
Learners analyze the role cigar making played in Ybor City. They examine how cigars are made and the different societies who helped immigrants keep their identify. They compare and contrast their own community to Ybor City.
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States and Territories
For this United states worksheet, 5th graders read a short script pertaining to the states and territories. Students complete 10 fill in the blank questions and self check this online interactive worksheet.
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Magnetism: Knowledge Quiz
In this magnetism quiz worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions covering a variety of concepts about magnetism.
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The Young Virginia Gardener: Windowsill Gardening-Starting the Garden
In this gardening worksheet, learners choose 5 plants from a given list to include in their windowsill garden then read about how to start the garden and answer questions related to keeping it healthy.
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Ocean Currents Quiz
In this ocean worksheet, students complete a 13 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about ocean currents. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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It's a Gas! Or is it?
Young scholars describe the effects of temperature and pressure on solubility of gases and other materials. In this investigative lesson students read an article and answer questions about it.
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What's the Big Deal?
Learners define terms and describe where they are found and formed. In this methane lesson students complete an activity and describe ways in which methane hydrates impact our lives.
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The Battle of Mill Springs
This lesson could be used in teaching units on the Civil War or on the commemoration of wars.
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Australia
First graders are introduced to the country of Australia through books, Internet research, maps and music. They listen to stories, watch videos, decorate cookies and participate in an Australian-themed day of activities.
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Easy as Pi
Young scholars examine structural features. In this life science lesson students complete an activity and quantify the impact of various modifications.
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Feeding in the Flow
Students examine current flow and describe ways in which it may effect food of reef building corals. In this coral lesson students identify two environmental factors that may affect the morphology.
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Plate Tectonics
Students complete a data sheet. In this Earth composition lesson, students learn what happens when the Earth's plates push against each other. They watch a teacher demonstration and complete a data sheet.
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Twelve Related Rates Word Problems
In this word problems worksheet, students solve twelve related rates word problems. Knowledge of geometry is necessary to complete these problems.
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Fearsome Creatures 2
In this fearsome creatures worksheet, students choose the correct words to fill in the blanks to sentences about dangerous animals. Students complete this for 10 animals.
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Air Pressure
Students get a better understanding of air pressure and how it effects our daily lives.
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Constitutional Issues: Civil Liberties During War
Students discuss democratic ideals and constitutional principles. They decide which side of the issue they are on dealing with the placement of Japanese-Americans in camps during World War II. They examine primary source documents for...