University of Texas
The Origin of Bone Names
The rib bone's connected to the xiphiod! But, what two Greek words are related to xiphiod? And what do certain Latin terms mean? Build understanding of the bones in the human body as well as Latin and Greek vocabulary with a scavenger...
Curated OER
IUPAC Rules for Naming Compounds with Functional Groups
In this naming compounds with functional groups instructional activity, students read about using the IUPAC rules for naming these compounds and they draw structures for 3 -carbon, 2-carbon and 4-carbon molecules and give the names for...
Curated OER
Attitude Counts: Workplace Skills
Get your upper graders ready for the workplace by having them examine positive and negative attitudes. They discuss the importance of attitude in the workplace, analyze a series of quotes, then take a personal attitude survey. They...
Curated OER
Binary Hydrogen Compounds
Viewing this slide show prepares your chemistry scholars for chemical nomenclature. Specifically, binary hydrogen compounds and ternary compounds formed from oxyacids are dealt with. One highlight is a useful graphic organizer for naming...
Curated OER
Counting in Kindergarten: Make Number Books
Emergent math masters practice 1:1 correspondence, number recognition, and quantity-to-number relationships. They view number flashcards, state the correct number name, and circle the corresponding numeral to represent the number of...
Curated OER
Where's That Shape?
Your kindergartners know their shapes - but can they identify their locations? A 3x3 grid contains geometric shapes such as diamonds, circles, and hexagons, and pupils locate the shapes within the grid. Which shape is underneath the...
National Wildlife Federation
Bats: Maligned or Malicious?
Most people couldn't name the positive qualities of bats. Learners discover how bats benefit the environment and then create a concept map to summarize the information. After their reading, they identify misconceptions people have about...
National Science Teachers Association
The Ethanol Project
In a mock senate hearing regarding the development of ethanol as a fuel source, each person in the class is assigned a role to play and must uphold the stance of their character. Once the senate hearing is complete, each person writes a...
GLSEN, Inc.
Ready, Set, Respect!
Instill the importance of respect in your classroom with a comprehensive unit that focuses on positive behavior in and outside of school. Three parts, each separated into four grade-specific lessons, cover bullying, bias, name-calling,...
Curated OER
Language of Position
Students name objects location to practice using language of position. In this position lesson plan, students can use objects around their classroom.
Curated OER
Identifying Positive, Negative Slope of Neither
For this linear slope worksheet, students determine whether the slopes of four graphed lines are positive, negative, or neither. Solutions are provided.
Curated OER
Korea: Reading Lost Names by Richard Kim
Students explore the history and culture of Korea. They randomly pick a new name from appropriate male or female containers. They discuss proper pronunciation and their feelings about having to accept new names.
Curated OER
Elephant Names
In this clues worksheet, students follow the clues to find the elephants names based on their positions and the shapes they are tagged with. Students find 5 animals names.
Curated OER
A New Set of Numbers
Sixth graders add and subtract positive and negative integers. In this integers math lesson, 6th graders review the number line as a class, with students representing the numbers and moving in a positive or negative direction to find...
Curated OER
Number Line Game
Young scholars understand number line concepts and the addition of positive and negative integers. In this number line lesson, students create and use a number line to play a game. Young scholars will use different colored dice to...
Curated OER
Alkanes and Conformation
In this alkanes and conformation worksheet, students name 10 different alkanes, they write the structural formulas for 4 alkanes, and they write Newman projections for 2-methylbutane. They also write structure of stable conformations for...
Curated OER
I Did It!
Second graders choose a "positive work habit name" and explain why they choose the selected name. They share self-assessment information about their work habits and progress from week to week. Students respond with, "I did it" anytime...
Curated OER
Integers
Using a simple technique, learners practice identifying integers on a number line. As numbers, both positive and negative, are pointed to, they name them. This could be part of anticipatory set before a lesson on integers.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Integers, Opposites, Absolute Value
Straight from the pages of a math textbook, this three-lesson series introduces young mathematicians to the world of integers. Starting with a definition of integers and their applications in the real world, this resource goes on to...
Curated OER
Promoting Self-Esteem Through Positive Interaction
Use a strong student/teacher relationship to foster a trusting environment.
Curated OER
Prepositions Can Show Positions in Space
Answer the questions where and when with this handy prepositions worksheet. Twelve questions contain prepositional phrases for your class to find and label; the first one is completed as an example. The resource includes an answer key on...
Certificate Street
Weekly Star
Who stood out in your class this week? Reward positive behavior by selecting a star pupils each week and presenting him or her with this certificate. Since the PDF is editable, you can type in the individual's name, enter a description...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Nature Walk: English Language Development Lessons (Theme 2)
Walking in nature is the theme of a unit designed to support English language development lessons. Scholars look, write, speak, and move to explore topics such as camping, woodland animals, instruments, bodies of water, things found at a...
Common Core Sheets
Determining Coordinates: Reading Positive & Negative Coordinates
For kids who have a hard time with graphing, a grid with coordinates can look like an unsolvable puzzle. A series of worksheets uses symbols and shapes like hearts, stars, and letters to help kids find the correct coordinates.