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Communicate with a Truck Driver
Sixth graders explore the life of a truck driver. In this transportation lesson, 6th graders map the route that a truck driver may take, communicate with a truck driver, and explore anticipated delivery time of goods that travel on a truck.
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Letter Symmetry
In this online interactive letter symmetry worksheet, students enter up to 5 words of their choice in the space provided and click generate to find the lines of symmetry in each of the words.
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Anne Frank
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Anne Frank and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Breaking News English: NASA Telescope to Look for Other Earths
In this English worksheet, students read "NASA Telescope to Look for Other Earths," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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Mother Earth - Father Sky
Third graders research and write about Cyrus Dillan. They explain one of Dillan's sculptures. Students locate six constellations and two planets. They research and write about the daily life of the Pawnee.
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Home on the Range
Young scholars use maps and mathematics to determine the appropriate panther population in a given area. In this Florida ecology lesson, students research the area requirements of male and female panther and use a map to help calculate...
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Theatre Prop Design and Construction
Fourth graders construct individual props. In this theatrical arts lesson plan, 4th graders use the elements of art to create various props using paper mache. Students construct objects such as logs, fruit, and a picture frame.
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Habitat Is Home
Students are introduced to the concept and components of a habitat. They discuss the key components of a habitat and describe how certain factors can cause disturbances in a habitat and change its population. Activities are leveled for...
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Water and Ice
Young scholars investigate what happens to solids and liquids when they change from one form to another. The amount od space taken by frozen water begins the discussion and students are led to formulate their own hypothesis to research.
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Planetary Landers
Students watch programs from a series titled "Planetary Landers". As a class, they view a poster of various vehicles that have made their way into space. In groups, they brainstorm the characteristics that should be included when...
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World Awaits Bush Global Policy
Students read an online article in order to participate in a discussion and writing activity based on it.
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Radish Seed Garden
Fifth graders explore the effects of overpopulation in an ecosystem while applying the scientific method. They discuss overpopulation and its meaning. Students as an organism competes for space in an overpopulated area. They plant...
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Trappers Then and Now
Students study how trapping in the Illinois Territory in the 1800's effected the beaver population in the state. They compare methods, rules and regulations of the 1800s to those of today. In groups, they research a variety of...
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Questions for Physics
Students practice constructing and expressing logical, concrete arguments to support their selected position. They comprehend how others construct positions radically different from your own, and still requires the development and...
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Computer Technology Bingo
Students review new vocabulary from their computer technology class. In groups, they participate in a bingo game in which they define terms from a worksheet. They are assessed based on an attached rubric and discuss any terms they are...
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Breakfast Venn Diagram
What are your youngsters' favorite breakfast? They examine a Venn diagram with pictures of three breakfast preferences: grits, cereal, or eggs. Then, have them place their initials in a space to indicate favorite choices. This is an...
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Adaptation Scavenger Hunt
Fourth graders recognize the specific adaptations of living things and relate them to survival within the animals environment. They study common plants and animals found in Utah environments and how they have adapted to the environment...
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Weavers Tell Their Stories
Students examine the practice of weaving by Mayan women. They read personal accounts and write a sentence stating the main idea. They also write a short report on weaving as a cultural and economic way of life for the Mayan women.
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Hide & Seek Butterflies
Students examine a variety of butterflies and discuss how they believe they get their color variations. In groups, they brainstorm the advantages and disadvantages of their color schemes. To end the lesson, they watch butterflies in...
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Holidays--Martin Luther King Day
In this Martin Luther King Day worksheet, students answer ten questions associated with Martin Luther King and his special day.
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Vocabulary: Idioms/Phrasal Verbs (To Get)-Part 2
For this foreign language worksheet, students fill in the blanks to complete ten sentences with idioms. Each sentence contains a blank space and three options to use.
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Solid Waste and Recycling
Students demonstrate effects of waste on environment and ways of reducing it, observe how much packaging goes into bag lunches each day, and survey their families to assess awareness levels and household recycling practices. Lessons all...
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The Gulf of Maine
Students examine the effect of limiting factors, especially when it comes to human beings. They examine data from the Gulf of Maine area.
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How to Play Baseball a Social Skills Lesson
Team sports are quite social; they involve following rules, playing cooperatively, communication, taking turns, and interpersonal relations. Introduce your special education class to the all-American sport of baseball. They learn about...