In this verb tense worksheet, students complete 8 sentences using one of three choices that describe animal activities that use the simple present verb tense. They choose from activities that bees, rabbits, horses, mice, and dogs take...

In this vocabulary skills learning exercise, students examine the words damp, match, track, trap, pattern, insects, and travel. Students use the words in a memory activity, a word scramble activity, and a sentence...

In this influential scientists worksheet, students read the definitions of 19 science professions. From 4 choices, students choose the correct name of the job that fits the definition. Example: studies birds (ornithologist).

In this ladybug pattern identification activity, students count and record the number of spots on the elytra of 13 ladybug species.

In this butterfly diagram worksheet, students study a detailed drawing of a butterfly. there are no directions, and the parts of the butterfly are not labeled.

For this ant coloring worksheet, students color a picture of 3 ants. These ants are in various positions, doing different jobs. No directions are given.

In this science worksheet, students find the facts in the research about the praying mantis. They include its habitat and eating habits.

In this homonyms worksheet, students complete a 20 question multiple choice online interactive quiz about the correct use of homonyms in sentences.

First graders listen to and view the structure of various insect poems.  For this structure of poems lesson, 1st graders compare to other text they have read. Students complete a vocabulary exercise about the word bold. Students...

In this the honeybee life cycle worksheet, 3rd graders study the diagram of 6 stages in a honeybee's life, then fill in 3 short answer questions.

Third graders investigate how manduca sees and they discuss what they think the manduca might be thinking. They write a story about what an insect sees and does from the insect's perspective.

Discuss the suffix "cide." Have young scholars name words having this suffix (homicide, suicide, genocide). Ask students what all these words have in common. Then ask young scholars to define the word "pesticide." (Pesticides control...

Students determine the function of various insect parts they have observed. Using descriptive words, they explain the insects' characteristics and draw pictures of them. The instructional activity concludes with students writing short...

Students practice data collection skills by observing common bugs found in their local environment. Once the data is collected they complete data sheets to compare, contrast, sort, and classify the insects. The lesson includes...

Pupils complete a variety of activities related to the letter "I" and the short /i/ sound. As a class they recite a tongue twister and write the letter "I." Students then listen to word pairs and identify the word in each pair that...

Fourth graders investigate riverbanks and oxbox ecosystem at the Truckee River. They observe the plants, animals, insects and water organisms located there. Students document water samples, flow and then categorize them in class. This...

Students compare the population of insects in different microclimates. In this biology lesson, students collect data using probes to tabulate temperature and soil data. They predict how certain parameters change as an area goes...

In this vocabulary test worksheet, 2nd graders read the words and select the meaning from the options. Students complete 8 vocabulary sentences.

High schoolers use Clarisworks Word Processing and Spreadsheet, Quick-Take Camera and Software, and produce a publishable technical paper.

Students recognize the short vowel i in written and spoken language. Through matching and listening activities, they discriminate the vowel sound /i/ from other phonemes. Students identify the phoneme and letter in pseudo words they read.

In this word search worksheet, learners locate 17 words related to earthworms. Words include decayed, present, similar, waste, enemies, and insects.

In this compound nouns worksheet, students choose the correct words from the compound nouns and use the clues for help. Students complete 25 exercises.

Students explore botany by defining the anatomy of a tree. In this environmental exploration lesson, students research plant vocabulary terms and discuss the uses of each word. Students create a "human" tree by role-playing as one of the...

First graders complete a variety of center activities to study spider characteristics and facts. They solve math problems, identify spider body parts, and study vocabulary words to use in creative writing about spiders.