Students discover the names of 13 major bones in the human skeletal system. They construct their skeleton using paper plates and other simple products. Links to templates are provided within the resource.

First graders read the story "The Little House" and discuss changing patterns and then create a seasonal mandala using a paper plate and crayons.

Students simulate p waves (longitudinal) & s waves (transverse) using a slinky and rope, simulate one of the three types of lithospheric boundaries, and investigate plate tectonics at some select Web sites.

Students investigate circular motion in two different activities. In the first, students observe the path of a rolling marble on a paper plate. In the second, students play a game of catch using a tennis ball inside a plastic bag. ...

Students are introduced to the growth process of a potato. As a class, they place a potato on a plate and observe how long it takes for the eyes to appear. In groups, they follow a recipe to make potato soup that is shared with the...

Fifth graders examine fractional parts of pie graphs. Given a bag of M&Ms, 5th graders interpret the data. They use a paper plate and colors to create a graph of the types of M&Ms represented.

Tenth graders examine the history and origins of the Greek alphabet. They take notes while listening to a teacher-led lecture, and read and interpret common Greek words on the board. Students then create a decorated name plate with...

Fourth graders participate in a discussion about kinetic and potential energy. They work in groups to design and construct a car using plastic plates, pencils, rubber bands, card stock and balloons. Students write observations about...

Students create multi-color leaf prints. Using different shapes and sizes of leaves, they trace them onto a plate and cut it out after adding the veins. They color it with one color and turn it over to make a print and repeat the...

Students listen to the story "The Great Kapok" then discuss characteristics of the rain forest. They make several different types of rain forest animals from paper plates (ex. sloth, tigers, monkeys etc) and design costumes for a...

Students complete a unit of study of the Inuit people. They write a report, but also create snowflakes out of Borax and pipe cleaners; Inuit masks out of paper plates and feathers; and mukluks out of paper bags and cotton balls.

Students define nutritiion and diet by exploring the food pyramid. They examine the food of different cultures. After listening to a story about the pyramid, they draw pictures of their breakfasts. Students examine magazine photos...

Students explore sea turtles. They create paper plate sea turtles and brainstorm other organisms that live in the sea turtle's habitat. They role-play scenes from a nonfiction book, A Baby Sea Turtle's Journey. They play a game...

Fifth graders research the Continental Drift by researching for evidence of continental movement. The teaching explains the theory of plate tectonics and the Earth's magnetic field. They conclude the lesson by watching the video of "In...

Third graders discover that the only inorganic resource available to early cultures for cosmetics was rock and soil. They watch a demonstration showing that rubbing rock on your hand gently doesn't mark the skin very well, but rubbing...

In this social studies worksheet, students solve a jigsaw puzzle of the Earth's plate tectonics. Students work in small groups to solve the puzzle.

In this how to worksheet, students will practice setting the table properly by using a paper place mat with the outlines of a plate, cup, napkin and silverware.

In this world history instructional activity, students study the government of Athens, read surviving court cases, and try making a water clock. They read about Atlantis and design a plate showing the festivals of ancient Greece which...

Students explore the Earth's crust. In this earth science lesson, students participate in 2 activities that demonstrate physical and chemical weathering. Students also play Jeopardy with topics including volcanoes, earthquakes,...

Students explore the causes of earthquakes and the impact they have on the geology of an area.  For this geology lesson students view video footage of earthquakes, get into groups and study plate tectonics. 

First graders investigate rice farming  by creating an art project.  In this agriculture lesson, 1st graders read about the path rice takes from a mill to your plate.  Students utilize a  piece of paper to create a...

Sixth graders investigate the cultivation and variation of rice around the world.  For this food lesson, 6th graders read about the process of bringing rice from a farm to your dinner plate and which types of rice grow in which...

In this counting the total numbers instructional activity, students count the number of dinosaurs and the number of plates on a dinosaur. Students find the total number for two pictures.

Students explore nutrition by completing a group activity. For this balanced meal lesson, students identify the five food groups and discuss their favorite foods from each group. Students utilize illustrations to fill in a fictional...