Learners prove the theorem of Pythagoras. In this Pythagorean Theorem instructional activity, students define the different parts of a right triangle. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the missing sides and angles of a right...

In this author's purpose worksheet, learners read a few sentences about a book and then answer short answer questions about the author's purpose. Students complete 12 questions.

Students explore how to use their sense to draw conclusions. In this human biology lesson, students use their senses to observe various objects in learning centers. The centers include tasting salt, touching sandpaper, hearing bells...

Students examine the possible ways to recycle, reuse, and re-imagine products and objects in order to reduce pollution and waste on our planet. In this 100 things you can do to save the planet lesson, students take three actions to...

Students travel the world. For this global studies lesson, students research selected countries and investigate their cultural traditions.

In this math readiness activity, students view and examine the objects in four windows. Students count each object in each box and then circle the number shown that states how many objects are in each of the four boxes.

In this math instructional activity, students count the number of geometric shapes in each of 4 squares. They circle the correct number of items in each group and color the circles, squares, triangles, and diamonds.

In this lower elementary worksheet, students count the number of items they see in each of four boxes and write the number below the pictures. They see pictures of musical instruments such as drum and flutes in the boxes.

In this shape worksheet, students color large shapes of a set, and circle small shapes, 4 sets total. Worksheet is part of a site with links to additional activities.

In this pre-printing practice worksheet, students connect a set of diagonal lines by connecting the dots. Page has multiple links to additional resources.

Students use logic to solve the puzzle about vegetable farming. In this logical thinking lesson, students use the game board of various vegetable categories to define which farmer grows cabbage. Students use the clues to help them...

Students read articles and summarize the main points in this lesson. Students read a provided article from National Geographic Kids and create a web detailing the main points. They then use a six step process to write a summary of the...

Students recognize the many kinds of knowledge we all have. They develop recognition and foster self-esteem. They log on to SparkTop.org and play 2 Cubed, an online trivia game that they play one-on-one with an opponent. They identify...

Young scholars discuss how Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey (not the bald eagle) to be our national bird and then graph their preferences and discuss the survey results.

Students pick an endangered animal to research and report their findings to the class.

Young scholars identify George Washington and the current president and distinguish between past and present events. They listen to a text about Washington and make predictions. They generate a list of synonyms for past and present and...

Fifth graders mix vinegar with different substances and explore the reaction. They record data from the experiment. Students examine chemical change, reaction, physical change and physical reaction.