First graders engage in an emergent literacy lesson based upon the skill of phoneme awareness. They practice recognizing different sounds from prior knowledge for practice and then work on the new phoneme.

Sixth graders use prior knowledge to create a tri-fold study guide using Microsoft Publisher (if available). They include real world examples that show balanced and unbalanced forces, kinetic and potential energy, and vocabulary. The...

In this crossword worksheet, students demonstrate prior knowledge of colonial homes in the U.S. by completing a crossword. There are 18 words which fit into this puzzle that has no word bank.

In this math worksheet, 6th graders practice calculating percentages by solving 20 word problems. Prior knowledge of percentages is assumed as there are no examples or instructions.

In this math worksheet, students practice calculating percentages when there is an original amount and then an increase or decrease. Students figure out what the new amount would be. No instruction is given on how to calculate these...

In this music worksheet, students study the elements of a musical composition: silence, pitch, texture, dynamics, tempo, attack and decay and duration. Students complete 7 questions about these elements. Prior knowledge is assumed.

In this science worksheet, students study the relationships between cells, DNA, chromosomes, bases and genes. Students cut apart 6 cards and paste them onto another paper in order from largest objects to smallest objects. Prior knowledge...

After reading pages 470-472 of an unspecified textbook, students compare statements about zoos and captive breeding to information presented in text for statements of truth. Students change statements that are false so that the...

In this music worksheet, students label notes in the bass clef lines and spaces with the correct letter names. There are no examples on the page; prior knowledge is assumed.

In this language arts activity, students write a friendly letter to Georges Seurat and tell him whether or not they like his paintings. It is unclear what story this pertains to; prior knowledge of the art of Georges Seurat is assumed.

In this math worksheet, students solve 14 problems in which they calculate the diameter, radius, circumference and area of circles. There are no examples or formulas provided on this page; prior knowledge is assumed.

In this Gateway Arch crossword puzzle worksheet, students read 14 clues that pertain to this famous St. Louis, Missouri landmark. Students insert their answers in a crossword puzzle. Prior knowledge is assumed.

Students explore works of nonfiction. For this nonfiction genre focus lesson, students activate prior knowledge of nonfiction, identify the types of narrative and informative nonfiction, and analyze a word of nonfiction.

Students complete activities about the story "Diary of a Worm", by Doreen Cronin. In this reading comprehension lesson, students make predictions and apply prior knowledge about the topic of the story. They actively listen as the book is...

In this acid rain crossword worksheet, students read 12 clues and select the answer from the word bank and place it in the crossword puzzle. Prior knowledge about acid rain is assumed.

In this US government worksheet, students fill in a graphic organizer that has the three branches of government and who heads up each branch. Students then answer 7 short answer questions about the chart. Prior knowledge or research...

In this word search worksheet, students find the answers to 20 questions about President Lincoln in the puzzle. Students must have prior knowledge to complete, but answers are given "upside down" on worksheet.

Students access prior knowledge of the Civilian Conservation Corp. For this trees lesson, students understand how each of the trees parts are helpful to society. Students participate in the planning of a tree planting project. Students...

Students access prior knowledge of coordinates. In this coordinates lesson, students graph coordinate points to create a symmetrical figure and of a straight line. Students complete several practice examples.

Students access prior knowledge to create a chart of eras. In this Paleozoic era lesson, students research the Paleozoic era to find information to create dioramas. Students participate in fossil activities.

In this clauses worksheet, students must determine the function of the clause highlighted in each sentence. Students must use their prior knowledge of clauses and sentence structure to complete this exercise.

In this plants worksheet, students use the Venn diagram to compare and contrast flowering and non-flowering plants. Prior knowledge is assumed.

For this astronomy worksheet, students complete a five question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about astronomy. Prior knowledge is assumed.

Students read African folktales. In this literature lesson, students share prior knowledge about South Africa, Morocco, and Nigeria. Then students work in groups to read an assigned African folktale and answer response questions about...