Review basic algebraic rules of addition of integers. Then have the class define a variable and explore methods of solving equations with one variable. They observe solving expressions using inverse operations and simplifying solutions....

Young writers read excerpts from Gary Paulsen's memoir to identify figurative and literal language that contain sensory details. They determine which selections are examples of sensory language and fi the language is used literally or...

For this ESL cloze worksheet, students read and analyze 8 sentences that have a missing word. Students choose one word that they think would best complete each sentence.

Middle and high schoolers check their writing for pronoun-antecedent agreement. After identifying the pronouns in their writing, they then complete a table with the pronouns and corresponding antecedents, making revisions as necessary.

In this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, learners answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Although labeled as a listening test, no questions accompany Jim Davis’ "Flight of Fancy," a short essay in which he describes how he came to be a cartoonist and the creator of Garfield. However, the article is interesting and crafting...

Use this lesson to study similes and metaphors and the inferred meaning. In this language arts lesson, 5th graders write their own similes and metaphors. A worksheet is provided for extension work or to check understanding as homework.

While studying each of the 21 missions in California, your class will learn about the founders and founding dates of each mission. Note: Some resource links may not be working, but can be supplemented with additional activities found on...

How much is a million? This unit has a set of lessons investigating large numbers on the order of millions and billions. A culminating project has groups creating a slideshow and poster about large numbers found in the school and/or...

Students create a timeline.  In this Earth's History lesson, students research the history of life on Earth and use the information collected to create a timeline.  Students also answers the provided discussion questions.

Fourth graders investigate food chains. In this living environment lesson, 4th graders begin to understand the interdependence of organisms. Students describe the connections organisms have to the ecosystem. Students research online,...

In this missing digits worksheet, students solve the missing digits for addition, subtraction, and multiplication problems. Students complete 22 problems and view Christmas pictures.

In this mathematical computation holiday worksheet, students find the missing numbers in addition, subtraction, and multiplication problems. There are 23 mathematical problems to complete.

Students are introduced to Mexico's culture, people, language and celebration of traditions. They develop their own Cultural Report Slide Show and are encouraged to do several activities on this topic.

In this human population growth worksheet, learners create a graph of human population growth and predict future growth using the data given in a chart. Students identify factors that affect population growth.

Students conduct research and use census data to compare different times and places. In this census lesson, students interpret data from charts and graphs, comparing census information from two time periods as well as from two different...

Learners examine the purpose and significance of the Manifestations of God. They create a code-breaker chart and uncover a hidden message in a puzzle, read a story and answer discussion questions, and write a reflection and evaluation...

Students develop an appreciation of American Indians. They sing "Ten Little Indians," then act out "Brave Little Indian," an action story. They learn the poem "Then and Now."

High schoolers examine historical evidence regarding the atomic bomb. For this Truman presidency lesson, students research images and documents about the use of the bomb in Japan. High schoolers write position papers that identify their...

Students explore geography by reading a story about Florida. For this Florida vegetation lesson, students read the book Strawberry Girl and identify the locations in Florida that are mentioned in the book. Students identify the type of...

Students explain the importance of having a control when setting up an experiment.

Students use census records to research and compare the population and economies in two counties within the same valley (Franklin Country Pennsylvania (North) and Augusta County, Virginia (South) in the pre Civil War era.

Fifth graders discuss when a comma is necessary in a sentence. In this language arts lesson, 5th graders understand that commas are used as a pause and help the reader understand ideas better. Students find an example of each example...

In this fire safety worksheet, students read the fire safety paragraphs and then practice writing spelling and vocabulary words from the paragraphs. Students write 5 words 4 times.