Examine the concept of an electromagnetic spectrum with your students, as they observe a demonstration of a model, construct and compare a different model of the spectrum commonly used in textbooks, and construct their own models of the...

Students study the life experiences of people who lived in colonial Boston prior to the American Revolution. They define key terms including Loyalist and Patriot. They write a journal entry as Nathaniel Hurd, a silversmith.

Do you speak to your parents the same way you speak to your friends? The differences between formal and informal language are highlighted in this exercise. Groups are asked to select a scenario and script different dialogues that might...

This resource outlines an extensive list of websites about different kinds of material culture in Louisiana. The list covers five categories: outdoor and indoor crafts, Louisiana folk life articles, quilt making, house types, and general...

This series of lessons contains sensitive material. Please review to ensure that the content is suitable for your class. It begins by discussing what microbes are. Scholars are then asked to review a few online resources and answer...

Students discuss the weather conditions. They read thermometer, rain gauge, barometer, and wind direction and speed. They record observations of weather conditions and enter information into data base on the computer.

Sometimes it is appropriate to tip and sometimes it's not. Conduct Internet research to learn the foods and customs associated with various cultures.

Sixth graders examine the work of artist Chuck Close. They create their own image using markers that show a range of values. They develop a grid to replicate those values.

Seventh graders examine the life of artist Chuck Close. They use markers to create an image to show a range of values. They develop a grid to represent these values.

After viewing slides and reading about child labor, young authors compose an original narrative story. They practice note-taking skills and work to effectively engage a reader by incorporating plot, logical order, complex characters,...

Explore the fascinating ways in which authors use specific literary devices to create interesting and realistic texts. Using non-fiction articles with the subject of rogue waves, an excerpt from The Perfect Storm, by Sebastian Junger,...

How do people pay for college? Learners explore the concept of paying for college, they discuss possible ways to pay for college, research the cost of colleges, room and board, and other college living expenses.

In this expressing ability instructional activity, students fill in the blank by answering multiple choice questions about ability. Students complete 16 questions.

In this grammar and punctuation worksheet, students complete a ten question on-line interactive quiz. Students read a sentence and mark if it is correct or incorrect.

In this grammar worksheet, students complete a ten question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the correct use of the words "some" and "any".

In this grammar worksheet, students complete a ten question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about World Cup soccer. Students read the sentences and select the correct word or phrase that correctly fits in the blank.

In this common mistakes worksheet, students fix the mistakes in the sentences given to them. Students fix the mistakes for 29 sentences.

In this prepositions worksheet, students complete a 15 question multiple choice on-line interactive exercise about the correct use of prepositions in sentences.

In this comparative/superlative activity, students fill in blanks in sentences with the correct comparative/superlative. Students may click on an answer button beneath each sentence to check their work.

In this adjectives worksheet, students complete a ten question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the correct order of adjectives in sentences.

In this homonyms worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences with the appropriate homonym. Students complete 20 sentences.

In this clothes worksheet, students unscramble the words that represent an item of clothing. Students unscramble 10 words that represent clothing.

In this vehicles worksheet, students complete a 10 question on-line interactive quiz. Students unscramble the letters to spell the names of vehicles.

The first thing to note is that this lesson was written for use in a parochial school. Even if you are in a non-religious setting, however, the website exploration of galaxies and the accompanying worksheet make for an engaging...