Curated OER
Shapes and Tools
Students learn about both geometric shapes and the importance of tools as key elements in building. In this categorizing and counting lesson, students define geometric shapes and complete a matching activity to practice using their...
Curated OER
Shapes: Triangles
In this learning shapes worksheet, students practice their fine motor skills as they trace the triangle shape and trace the word "triangle."
Curated OER
Where We Live
Students practice the click and drag technique on the computer as they match pictures of activities in the home, school, and community to the correct boxes. Then they will write about the activities.
Curated OER
Reading: Journals from Space by Astronaut Sunita Williams
For this reading comprehension and verb tenses practice worksheet, students read a passage and respond to 10 true or false questions.
Curated OER
1st Grade Spelling: Short o
In this 1st grade home connection spelling practice worksheet, 1st graders examine 6 spelling words that feature the short o sound. Students write the words 1 time each.
Curated OER
Algebra: Linear Equations
Students explore the concept of linear equations. In this linear equations lesson, students examine graphic organizers on steps to solve linear equations. Students then practice solving linear equations as they play a math game.
Curated OER
Indefinite Pronoun Exercise
For this grammar skills practice worksheet, students fill in the blanks in 15 sentences with the appropriate indefinite pronouns. Students also write 3 original sentences using indefinite pronouns.
Curated OER
What Do You Think About . . .?
In this recognizing opinions learning exercise, students write sentences giving opinions, asking for opinions, agreeing, and disagreeing. Students write fifteen sentences.
Teachers' Curriculum Instituted
The Roman Record
Using Google Earth, Google Docs, and other Google Tools, collaborative groups of seventh graders research and then create and share online newspapers reporting on the early development, geographical features, political issues, and...
Curated OER
Geometry Practice: Contrapositive
In this contrapositive worksheet, students solve 6 multiple choice and short answer problems. Students write the contrapositive of a conditional statement.
Curated OER
Learning About Ratios: A Sandwich Study
Students gain a concrete introduction to the concept of ratios. They demonstrate the ability to create ratios using peanut butter and jelly. They, in groups, construct 6 different sandwiches using different amounts of each food.
Curated OER
Reading Practice
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about an Australian child. Students then answer 8 questions about the story. Spellings of words in this story are not familiar to U.S. students.
Curated OER
Alphabet Sideshow
Students practice sound and recognition of letters in alphabetical sequence. They gain an understanding of letter sounds and order. They create a slide show with graphics and text. They present their slide show to the class.
Curated OER
MAISA and the REMC Association of Michigan
Students complete online research to study geography's impact on weather. In this geography and weather lesson, students research weather in their city for ten days using an online website. Students bookmark the site, enter data into a...
Curated OER
What's Your Style?
Sixth graders complete a learning style assessment and evaluate the information gained to determine accuracy in terms of what they know about themselves as learners. They then identify and implement strategies related to their preferred...
Curated OER
Picturing the Successful Student
Sixth graders work in small groups to identify the characteristics of a successful learner. They identify characteristics that think are most helpful for them. Students answer the question: What does a successful student look like?
Curated OER
Beary O'Mometer Learns About Careers In Meteorology
Students explore the field of meteorology. In this meteorology lesson, students explore weather-related careers as they research the field of study as well as various weather concepts. Students interview meteorologists, write business...
Curated OER
Ten Prompts for Student Writing
Build writing skills and creative thinking. Writers are given a variety of thought-provoking writing prompts to choose from. After they choose what they will write about they share their pieces with the class.
Curated OER
Studying Fossils
Students hypothesize dinosaur size and speed by looking at dinosaur track way or by measuring a dinosaur models water displacement. In addition, techniques to help students become familiar with the ways paleontologists study fossils can...
Curated OER
Studying Fossils
Students study the Evolution in the Light of Fossils. Activities in this activity range from quantitative measurements of hominoid skulls to the comparison of hominoid bone structures. They hypothesize dinosaur size and speed by looking...
Curated OER
ESL: Fiil-In-The-Blank Vocabulary Practice
In this ESL vocabulary worksheet, students read sentences, "thinking" about the correct word to fill in the blank, then click on the answer button to check for accuracy.
Curated OER
Cargo Activity Practice
Students examine the cargo load that is needed during the simulation of a space rescue mission. They brainstorm in order to think of possible things needed onboard in storage. Then students create an inventory list that includes water...
Curated OER
A Case Study: My Friend Brian
Eighth graders study a case study in which a Korean student, Brian, is beaten and accused of being a homosexual.
Curated OER
Practice Plan Writing
Students work in small groups to write a plan for how to do a class assignment. They remember that making plans is an adult ability and they need to practice while they are young.