Students identify inventions as coming from China. In this Chinese inventions lesson, students are given a list of common items such as cast iron, a wheelbarrow, and the decimal system, then conduct research to identify where they were...

In this finding words about Arbor Day worksheet, students use the Word Bank to locate the words in the word search. Students find 39 words.

Students examine causes and treatment options for cholera. In this biology lesson, students model the osmotic basis of cholera using  dialysis tubes. Students propose treatments for hypothetical patient.

Sixth graders discover how disease spreads. In this disease control lesson, 6th graders brainstorm a list of diseases and simulate how a disease spreads by using cups of hydrogen peroxide and water. Students create the "Fizzies Virus"...

In this sentence completion worksheet, students read two choices of vocabulary words and choose the correct words to make the sentences make sense. Students choose 14 answers.

Students examine the Social Security Act of 1935. For this U.S. history lesson, students research primary sources in order to prepare for a mock debate of the act prior to it becoming legislation.

In this Gulf oil spill learning exercise, students examine a 4-page article regarding basic facts about the oil spill as well as photographs of clean-up efforts.

Students define discrimination and what its like to be a stranger.In this discrimination lesson, students research the lives of Vivien Thomas and Hamilton Naki. Students produce a wall display showing how they've overcome discrimination.

Students explore if the aging population has any effect on the economy and overall well-being of society.  In this economic lesson, students research the economic impact of the older citizens.  They develop their own ideas and...

Students investigate bioethical issues. In this bioethical issues lesson, students research gene cloning, imaging technologies, transplantation, and other bioethical issues. Students share their finding with their classmate and compose...

Young scholars recognize the difference between acids and bases.  In this ToxMystery instructional activity, students play a computer game and experiment to find the difference between acids and bases. Young scholars use litmus...

Students investigate the products agriculture provides in raw materials. In this agriculture products instructional activity, students make a list of common items used and foods eaten. Students work in teams to categorize...

In this social studies worksheet, 3rd graders complete multiple choice questions on the Pilgrims, government, economics, and more. Students complete 25 questions.

In this Disabilities Day worksheet, students complete activities such as read the passage, match the phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice fill in, correct the spelling, put text in correct order,...

Young scholars list all the ways humans use trees and tree by products. In this lesson young scholars watch a video, discuss the impact trees have on humans, and research common products made from trees. The young scholars use their...

Young scholars discuss reproduction in Cnidaria. in this coral reef instructional activity, students describe five characteristics of Cnidaria and compare and contrast the four classes. They describe the reproduction strategies they...

Fifth graders measure how long it takes to make cookies. In this measuring time lesson, 5th graders explore how to manage time. Students decide when to start making breakfast on time, how to calculate playing time into their lunch time,...

Students investigate the important symbols to Native cultures by writing a poem.  In this animal totem lesson, students discuss animal spirits and their relation to the Native American lifestyle. Students write a cinquain poem about...

Young scholars discuss the health effects of asthma. In this asthma instructional activity, students answer questions about their own history with asthma or difficulty breathing. They create a pamphlet to go in a doctor's office to...

Students explore different aspects of stem cells.  In this human biology lesson, students complete numerous activities including reading an article and discussing it, watching a video on stem cells reproducing over time, and...

Second graders investigate philosophy by researching the life of Mahatma Gandhi.  In this biographical lesson, 2nd graders listen to a reading of the book "Gandhi" and make a character map of his actions, feelings and thoughts....

Students construct or draw an invention of their own design.  In this problem solving instructional activity, students define the word invention, discuss famous inventions, invetors, and how inventions come about.  Students...

In this grammar worksheet, students underline the verbs and verb phrases in the 20 sentences. Students are also asked to circle the nouns and pronouns in each sentence.

In this rainforests worksheet, students study satellite images and rainforest facts. They complete 8 short answer questions that follow.