Students study the safety message "Stay Back from tracks and trains!" students count animals and train cars, and repeat The Circus Train poem

Students need to be creative in developing an activity that will help other students review the information studied in the past four weeks. They will work effectively in groups to develop a culminating activity and to play other groups'...

Students explore examining something through one sense but experience competing input with another. The lesson also shows the plasticity of the brain and other cognitive functions.

Learners explore the format of the following poetic forms: acrostic, haiku, cinquain, diamente, and free-verse.They create a handbook or anthology of these poetic forms, with at least one sample of original work in each format.

Pupils research the major domestic issues that were present during the administration of Thomas Jefferson including the acquisition of the Louisiana Territory, Lewis and Clark's expedition, and his foreign policy. They investigate...

In this colonial life worksheet, learners read a 1 page article on colonial life, make a Venn diagram that shows how life for colonial children was different from and similar to theirs and discuss what part of colonial life they liked...

Young scholars explore the concept of adding integers.  In this adding integers instructional activity, students simulate the battle of the 300 spartans at Thermopylae.  Young scholars use colored game pieces to represent...

In this data analysis worksheet, students read a list of 4 criteria and then select the picture on the sheet that matches the criteria.

For this patterns practice worksheet, students read a 3-paragraph excerpt regarding a family tree and respond to 1 graphic organizer question and 1 short answer question.

In this thinking skills activity, students draw a line connecting each blue figure without touching any other color. Students connect 4 figures.

First graders identify basic geographical facts about the world they live in and distinguish between land and water on a globe. They research the continents and information associated with each one focusing on building their map skills.

In this Blakesley Hall Museum gardens worksheet, students view eleven pictures of garden flowers and learn the words to a garden song.

Pupils research information about Hank Williams using the internet. Using the lyrics from his songs, they interpret the poetry used. They work together and individually to write their own poems and interpret them.

Students explore heart rates. They record pulse rates, predict which exercises cause a faster heart rate, make a chart, and graph the results. Students write an essay using the data to support their predictions. They write a hypothesis...

Students find the different ratios of a right triangle. In this geometry lesson, students apply the concept of the Pythagorean theorem as they identify the different angles and parts of a Unit Circle. They find the ratios of sine,...

Though lists can be full of interesting facts, they can be hard to remember, especially for tests. In this human behavior science fair project, you will learn about a memory technique called mnemonics (pronounced nuh-MAH-nicks). See if...

Some people have a photographic memory and can memorize anything they see almost instantly. Other people can remember almost anything they hear. Try this experiment to see which type of memory you have.

Having trouble memorizing all the information you need for your classes? This site offers a way to make memorizing quick and easy! It's called spaced repetition and is a habit that can be employed in situations throughout life. Practice...

If you teach religion to elementary students, then you have to see this site! It is overflowing with creative ideas to use in your classroom and will get your students excited about the Bible. Many of these lessons also integrate math,...

An incredible scene from the 2004 tsunami in Thailand has been captured in this memorable photo. As a huge wall of water bursts through the trees people begin to scatter in every direction, previously unaware of the danger that was so...

A photo of a memorable lunar eclipse.

This is a student led activity utilizing visualization and association to memorize the parts of animal and plant cells. Students will work cooperatively to develop drawings to connect the parts of cells to one of their favorite things:...

The goal of this lesson is for students to use manipulatives to add integers, creating concepts rather than memorizing rules. This lesson will be related to the 300 Spartans who battled the invading Persians at the Battle of Thermopylae,...