Young scholars improvise then compose and notate melodies with appropriate accompaniments that are inspired by events that transpired during their summer vacations. Requires a networked keyboard lab.

In this earth science worksheet, students read and study facts about tsunami and earthquakes to complete 8 short answer questions that follow.

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

In this grade 4 reading test activity, 4th graders complete a 23 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 4 concepts. 

In this science activity, students study weather prediction by reading and completing activities in this 8 page newsletter. Students classify clouds, study weather prediction instruments, learn weather proverbs and signs and learn to...

Students study how scientists measure diversity.  For this diversity lesson students look at marine communities and look at data to calculate diversity in 3 different ways.

High schoolers organize and stage a town meeting. They write a set of discussion guidelines and participate in a political discussion.

Students brainstorm ideas that will help them to be more active.  In this activity instructional activity students select an indoor activity they can do as a family and other ways they can get moving. 

Learners design an experiment to see how wind, temperature, and salinity work together to influence ocean currents and present it in a report format. They explain to their classmates how experiment findings relate to ocean currents.

Students infer that there are forces we cannot see that act upon objects, experiment with magnets to show a push and/or pull force, and participate in a magnet game.

This site focuses on the following questions:1. What are the divisions of a beach?2. How does energy vary along the beach area?3. How does grain size vary along the beach in response to wave energy?

Explore the islands of Antigua and Barbuda and learn all about their history, arts, and culture. There is a photo gallery, detailed map, and much, much tourist information.

Learn more about the illustrator award winner of the 1992 Coretta Scott King award when you explore this resource. This site provides a description of the book Tar Beach, a discussion guide, and an extension activity.

Explore the social, cultural and dietary factors that have led to an increasingly obese American public. Examine how the medical and diet industries have responded to consumers' desire to lose weight, and evaluate the myriad of diets...

Students gather information about a restored wetland, pebble beach, and lava flows at Sugarloaf Cove on Minnesota's North Shore. Students in the field will make observations using field notebooks and digital media equipment while...

Not only for teachers. Explore the world of this famous writer when you visit the collection of links on Whitman at the Web English Teacher website.

This video is a satirical look at what a summer vacation to the tar sands would be like. Awaken to propane cannons scaring birds off the toxic lakes, take your children to swim at a tarry beach, and so on. You can also check the weather...

Explore the beautiful country of Guyana in this helpful site. Learn about the country and places of interest when visiting Guyana.

Why is New Jersey referred to as the "Garden State?" Explore the state of New Jersey through America's Library. Site provides some interesting stories as well. You can read the story of Molly Pitcher, "Electrifying Hair-Do," and "A Wig,...

An excellent and thorough website that explores the Election 2000. Includes information on the presidential race and election, as well as the races and elections for Congress and state governors. Also includes extensive coverage of the...

This site from Geographica.com contains information on a variety of parks in Argentina. A description of each follows the name of the park.

A display of historically significant documents that tell the story of British Parliament during World War II and the D-Day plans.

Cindy is at the beach learning a lot about water. Join her to explore the water cycle.