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Wyoming
In this Wyoming worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions about landmarks and history of the state Wyoming. Students complete 10 questions.
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When Things Go Wrong: Extension Work and Personal Search
In this adultery activity, students read an article about adultery and then answer short answer questions about the article and about what happens to those people. Students complete 9 questions.
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Mining and Land Reclamation - A Classroom Simulation
Students simulate mining mineral resources using cookies. In this earth science lesson, students analyze the cost and profits in mining. They write a lab report about the activity.
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Thomas Jefferson
In this American history comprehension learning exercise, 6th graders read a selection on Thomas Jefferson and answer 16 short answer comprehension question.
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Aung San Suu Kyi
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Aung San Suu Kyi and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Enzo Ferrari
In this Enzo Ferrari worksheet, students read about the life of the race car driver, then complete a variety of related comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Hikaru Utada
In this famous person activity, students read a passage about Hikaru Utada and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...
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Michelle Bachelet
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Michelle Bachelet and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Steve Jobs
In this famous people worksheet, students read about the life of Steve Jobs and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to matching, sequencing, writing and spelling activities. An answer key is included.
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Wangari Maathai
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Wangari Maathai and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Yulia Tymoshenko
In this famous person learning exercise, students read a passage about Yulia Tymoshenko and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...
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Yusuf Islam
In this famous people worksheet, students read a selection about Yusuf Islam [Cat Stevens] and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to a synonym match, spelling, writing and sequencing activities.
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The Seminole Wars
Pupils investigate the Seminole Wars, their events, and treaties. They create a timeline, label a map of Florida showing the Seminole population and do research about life on an Indian reservation.
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Pierre Elliott Trudeau: Memoirs
Students watch the video "Pierre Elliot Trudeau: Memoirs," complete a vocabulary list, and participate in a discussion of the video. They explore one of Cananda's most charismatic leaders.
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The Lost World (4 parts)
Tenth graders view this science fiction adventure, though not scientifically accurate, creates opportunities to explore the extinction of dinosaurs and to explore evolution.
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Heat Flow
Young scholars explore how a whale's countercurrent flow of blood is an example of a heat exchange system and conduction. Excellent worksheet provided.
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The Energy Game: Finding Energy Resources
Students participate in a game in which they investigate energy resources, environmental consequences, and prices of resources.
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What's Your Sign? The Science Behind The Zodiac
Students investigate the concepts dealing with the motions of celestial objects, the ancient origins of the Zodiac and the science behind the Zodiac.
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Where Is It?
Students practice their writing skills for describing place and location using prepositions. They find hidden objects and report to a recorder the exact directions for finding that object. Recorders write the directions.
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The Sights and Sounds of Orcas
Students investigate the orca whale. They participate in an online Webquest, listen to whale vocalizations online, answer discussion questions, and locate and read newspaper articles on marine mammals and orca whales.
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Building and Launching Rocket Kits
Students, in groups, build and decorate rocket kits and then launch them.
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The Role of American Embassies
Students examine services provided by US embassies abroad. They determine what US ambassadors and embassies do in relation to US foreign policy and the protection of American interests.
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Introducing Learning Strategies (Motivation)
Students examine how to develop the skill of motivation for learning. The application of this skill can be transferred to other areas of life. The use of print media is part of the lesson and students reflect upon the concept presented...
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Remembering How to Remember
Students develop study skills related to creating a better memory. This activity has the intent of giving the teacher and student information about memory and comprehension. It can be used in the lower and upper grades.