In this math activity, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. The vocabulary and spelling are emphasized.

Young scholars examine the principles of Haiku as they relate to idealss found in Zen Buddhism in this High School lesson. The lesson concludes with the creation of individual haikus by each student.

Students build on their knowledge of sources, by looking at 2 types of information sources: artifacts or primary sources and analysis or secondary sources. They brainstorm a list of primary and secondary sources connected to one of...

Students examine the sounds the letters of their name make. They read Dr. Seuss' ABC Book and Mary Engelbreit's Put Em All Together. They practice writing the individual letters of their names in squares.

In this literacy instructional activity, students look for the words that are related to the concept that is reviewed in the sheet. They also acquire new vocabulary.

In this parts of speech instructional activity, students alphabetize a set of 15 parts of speech words. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

In this parts of speech worksheet, students write a sentence with each word that represents a part of speech. Students complete sentences for 15 words.

Fourth graders are introduced to pronouns and provided practice in use of singular and plural personal pronouns.

Young scholars listen to a story about a sea turtle sanctuary. They participate in a discussion about the sea turtles. They analyze some of the hazards that can hurt sea turtles and brainstorm ways to help the problem. They write and...

Young scholars explore stories, games and coloring pages on an interactive website. In this pre-reading activity, students have free access to stories, coloring pages and simple games at the Lil' Fingers website.

Sixth graders investigate the steps of mummification. In this ancient Egypt lesson, 6th graders listen to a SMART Board aided lecture to view how mummification works as well as the meaning behind the ritual. Students then complete a...

Learners examine the importance of good quality safety gear. In this investigative instructional activity, students will tests various polymers, collect data, and analyze the data to determine which polymer is best for safety helmets....

Students take a closer look at artifacts to learn about the people who used them. In this colonial America lesson, students examine photographs of everyday items used in colonial times and determine what the uses of the tools may be...

In this folk culture research worksheet, students use the form to record data about a graveyard that they visit to show that graveyards reflect how cultures change and differ from each other.

Learners explore and explain their connection to rivers through watersheds. They break into three groups. Each group needs: Blue enamel paint, Miniature objects to simulate a model river system, modeling clay, Tempera paint, Toothpicks...

Students brainstorm lists of heroes, heroic qualities, and ways to pay tribute to heroes. In this Holding Out for a Hero lesson, students record Clemente's heroic attributes as athlete ad humanitarian. After visiting the Beyond Baseball...

Oral history has brought a multitude of lessons, stories, and factoids to our current knowledge of the past. Let us continue to use oral history traditions through a lesson that encourages pupils to discover and appreciate...

Function machines are a great way to introduce the topic of functions to your class. Here, you will explore the input and output to functions both using numerical and non-numerical data. Learners are encouraged to play with different...

In this motion worksheet, students review Newton's Laws of Motion including terms such as inertia and net force. Students complete 11 matching, 7 fill in the blank, and 7 problems to solve.

Students count and describe clothing on a clothesline in Spanish. Answering yes or no questions, they put on a specific item. They identify the item's location on the clothesline as well. They use paper and markers to design their own...

Middle schoolers create a drawing from a written description and examine and discuss how European artists from the past created images of China that combined imagination with written descriptions and limited visual imagery.

A thorough grammar activity on prepositional phrases first reviews the definitions and examples of prepositional phrases, adjective phrases, and adverb phrases, before prompting students to apply their knowledge to several different...

Fifth graders perform a simulated experiment where they use simple genetic coding to crreate a personl.

Learners consider alternate uses of everyday items and create costumes and props from these items for skits to entertain Students.