Students examine the physical properties of waves to explore the word crest and trough. They use toys to study waves in air, water and light.

Students explore how to draw a world map by hand and how to locate countries.

Researchers combine music, narration, photos, and text to form a presentation for their classmates about a time period in American History. Proper research and documentation techniques are emphasized. The lesson, created by Apple...

Students explore factors that control variation in human skin color and the implications of this information for human society. They understand that skin color is no longer considered a credible scientific standard by which to classify...

Fourth graders use triangle paper to design patterns using geometric figures and find the areas of those figures by counting units. Students are assessed by determining which figure has the greatest area and explaining their reasoning.

Sixth graders discover what it takes to become President of the United States. Using a database, they complete a scavenger hunt to determine what George W. Bush has in common with past Presidents. They also create a spreadsheet which...

Students compare 4 different form of carbon dioxide and discuss the role that carbon dioxide has in the Greenhouse Effect. They then understand that the Greenhouse Effect is a naturally occurring event.

Students identify the parts of a dragonfly that they drew. They write a very short non-fiction story (mainly with pictures) about the adventure of a dragonfly. They interview a person dressed as a dragonfly to find out some things about...

Middle schoolers solve problems that include applying the order of operations to each expression. A nice review of the process is provided in a box at the top of the page, but it does not follow the PEMDAS acrostic. There are 15...

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a one paragraph text about Bryce Canyon. Students answer one multiple choice question.

In this multiples of 10 worksheet, students sharpen their math skills as they learn to use multiples of 10 to help them with division and then try the 2 extra practice activities.

Encourage learners to use pictures, numbers, or words to solve two-word problems in which they count by 10's using a number line. They tell the total number of items the child has in each problem by starting at a given number and adding...

Creative thinkers develope advertisements. They work in groups to create an advertisement featuring the importance of contributing to UNICEF. They research, learn about point of view, and present final projects to the class.

What is the difference between accuracy and precision? This activity has students define the terms accuracy and precision, and compare bulleye diagrams to find examples of both. Students analyze given data and determine the accuracy and...

In this vocabulary activity worksheet, students read the statements about South America and complete them with 10 words from the word bank.

For this South America facts worksheet, students read the statements about South America and select the best choice to complete the 10 statements.

Third graders explore the value of U.S. money. For this money lesson, 3rd graders print out pictures of money from the Internet and create play money. The students will play a game in which they display the amount of money called out by...

Learners determine what it means to be on time. In this cultural comparisons lesson, students compare the notion of punctuality between the United States and Guinea. Learners read "Being on Time," by Kimberly Ross and discuss the...

Middle-schoolers solve linear equations with one single variable. They solve equations that are randomly generated using index cards. Half of an equation is written on each card and distributed to the class. which then attempts solve...

For this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about J.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. Students may check some of their answers online.

Learners respond to 25 multiple choice questions about the Cynthia Voigt novel, Homecoming. Quizes can be submitted for grading or printed for as a hardcopy for use in classrooms with out computer access.

Perhaps a useful resource for an Art History course or a project on a famous figure, this standard 25 question multiple choice quiz asks factual questions about Vincent van Gogh's life such as siblings' names, the people who influenced...

An online interactive history quiz is how learners show what they know about Joan of Arc. They respond to 48 multiple choice questions then submit their answers to be scored. Note: The quiz can also be completed in a print form.

This online interactive history quiz is made up of 25 multiple choice questions about Michelangelo Buonarroti. The quiz is based on information included on the Sparknotes website, although the questions relate to topics that are present...