Here is a very attractive and well-designed infographic explaining the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Teens often face a great deal of worry in their lives, and can be at a loss with how to anticipate and handle their emotions. This workbook is an exceptional resource for both educators and students alike as a way of supporting...

In this number sense worksheet, students count and identify which set of objects have more or less. Students write their answer in the box provided.

Students practice adding one more item and taking away one more item to figure for one more, and one less of a number. In this one more and one less lesson plan, students use manipulatives.

Students conduct an experiment to test the reactivity of metals and non-metals. In this chemistry lesson plan students test metals with different chemicals to observe the reaction. The results are used to categorize the metals.

A website looks at how we know so much about Mars—telescopes, robots, and spacecraft—and the search for martian life. Following the informational text are three questions that quiz pupils about possible life on Mars. 

In this world history worksheet, students research information about Victorian toys and game. They collect pictures of Victorian toys, and compare the amount of fun Victorian children had with that of contemporary children.

In this charts and graphs worksheet, students refer to charts and graphs to solve word problems. Students complete 10 multiple choice word problems.

For this solving addition and subtractions equations practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

Fifth graders practice using the scientific method by observing and creating mold.  In this bacteria lesson, 5th graders experiment creating their own mold and fungus using petri dishes and oatmeal.  Students create an...

What element was worth more during the growth of empires in West Africa: gold or halite? After examining various pieces of evidence of primary and secondary source documents placed around the room, your class members will each make a...

Sometimes it's easier to read one part of a novel when focusing on discussion points. Partners work together to read a few paragraphs of Chapter 5 from Gary Paulsen's Hatchet and discuss the plot and theme of the book.

Students review graphing terminology and how to plot data points, how to input data into a spreadsheet, and how to make a chart using a computer.

Students build three types of towers, engineering them to hold an egg one foot high for 15 seconds. They discover that engineering designs are subject to constraints such as time, money and size specifications. In this activity students...

In this raise, rise, and raze worksheet, students choose the correct word to complete the sentences. Students complete 12 sentences.

Students make an anemometer, barometer, and wind catcher to see how wind and air pressure are related. In this wind lesson plan, students use these tools to measure the wind speed.

Make your lesson on radioactive decay pop with this lab exercise. Using popcorn kernels spread over a tabletop, participants pick up all of those that point toward the back of the room, that is, those that represent decayed atoms. As the...

Who, what, when, where, and why questions are often the questions that teachers use to foster engagement, verbal communication skills, higher-order thinking, and hopefully, a deeper understanding of the world. This tool is geared toward...

Students create a simple table in order to solve a problem. As a class, they create a simple data table in order to discover the number of letters in each student's name. This data is interpreted in order to answer questions and make...

Students design ways to clean a water source or find a new water source depending on various hypothetical family scenarios. They draw and write about how to provide water to a community facing a water crisis, and present their solutions...

Young consumers explore money identification and counting. In this cross-curricular money instructional activity, they participate in comprehension and writing activities prior to and after reading the book Money Trouble by Bill Cosby....

Students write a story.  In this critical thinking and writing lesson, students read a fable, answer the provided thinking skills questions, and write their own fable.

Students analyze the details of a topographic map and create one of their own by utilyzing a map of elevations.

In this Economics/Personal financial literacy worksheet, students use USA Today to find article, photos, charts, or graphics related to events that are affecting the prices of different products and services.  Students answer...