As individuals or in small groups, marine biologists research and discuss archaea and their unusual behavior as compared to bacteria. Teach them about the chemical makeup of the cell membrane of these strange organisms. This complex...

After reviewing plate tectonic theories and the discovery of both the Atlantis Massif and the Lost City hydrothermal vents, earth science learners complete a worksheet and participate in discussions about what the types of rock found...

Students examine the themes, techniques, and meanings of Australian Aboriginal art. They gather information about Australian animals and then decorate the back of a glass plate with a dot painting suitable for a gift or display.

Learners research the invention and decoration of Chinese porcelain. They strengthen their fine-motor skills by working with clay. Students sculpt and decorate replicas of Chinese porcelain shapes and patterns. They are asked what kinds...

Students investigate the significance of African collar necklaces. To make replicas of the jewelry, they cut out the centers of paper plates leaving only the ribbed edges. To complete the necklaces, students apply tempera paints and...

Learners read a book orally using a "Snaking It" technique. The students make a curvy path around the room and take turns reading a sentence orally. They then create a project using paper plates and colored pencils to identify the main...

In this practical living worksheet, students focus on the usage of eating utensils. Students cut out the foods provided and paste them on the plate with the fork or the spoon according to that which would be used.

Third graders investigate the use of lines in different pieces of art by creating their own ink print.  In this art analysis lesson, 3rd graders identify the contours and lines of natural objects such as twigs and leaves. Students...

Young scholars explore space science by conducting a sun experiment in class. In this time telling lesson, students discuss how the sun sits in our sky at exact times each day and how astronomy is based on our perspective of the solar...

In this car math instructional activity, students play games of math in the car involving license plates, speed signs, and more. Students complete 4 problems.

In this car math games instructional activity, students play car math games about license plates, speed, and numbers. Students play 3 games.

In this prediction worksheet, learners play prediction games in the car about lights, numbers on license plates, and more. Students play 5 games.

In this car worksheet, learners play a game in the car where they have word problems relating to license plates, colors, and more. Students complete 7 problems.

Teach your English learners about kitchen appliances in this ESL presentation. With words like "refrigerator," "microwave," and "plates," the slideshow could easily accompany your vocabulary list of household words. You could also use...

A two page learning exercise. The first learning exercise - Am I Balanced - has young learners drawing or writing on a plate what they ate. Then they write their day's activities on a shoe. A nice way to look at energy in and energy out...

Middle schoolers listen to four styles of Mexican music, and create percussion instruments which they use to play each style. Additionally, learners create Lucha Libre masks which are also a part of the colorful culture of Mexico. These...

If you feel like giving your lecture students a chuckle, this entertaining presentation is worth your time. Exploring humor in various types of jokes, the slides include examples of license plate jokes, lightbulb jokes, singlets, and...

Throughout this earth science exam, high-school geologists complete a series of multiple choice and short answer questions about the solar system, atmosphere, and earth system. This is an amazing test, as are all of the exams developed...

In this earth science worksheet, students answer fifty multiple choice questions and thirty-three short answer questions in preparation for the earth science final exam.

Sixth graders find 12 statements which describe the characteristics of the three boundary types, arranged in random order. Their task is to read each statement, and then CUT and PASTE it to the the appropriate boundary icon.

Seventh graders study the theory of plate tectonics.  In this activity lesson students complete an activity to determine how seafloor spreading and volcanoes contribute to solving the plate tectonics...

For this hymnal problem worksheet, students solve and complete 2 different word problems. First, they find the smallest number of plates in each figure which needs to be kept in stock so that the numbers of any hymns can be displayed in...

Students are introduced to the traditional form of lacquerware painting in Japan. Students imitate Japanese lacquerware techniques using paper plates, gesso and tempera paints.

Students create a print using a mixture of Carborundum grits of different textures that are mixed with an adhesive and brushed onto a plate. The plate is then inked and wiped like an intaglio plate or it can be printed in relief.