Students work together to develop their own estuarine ecosystem in an aquarium. They observe the aquarium daily and record them in a notebook. They discuss the different interactions they see with the class.

Seventh graders examine how the environment can affect biological processes. They identify the best conditions for the germination of bean seeds. They record and analyze their data. They write about their observations in an essay.

Students identify and analyze portraits of Revolutionary-era women. Creating a concept web, they record the actions by women during the war to be made into a chart and timeline. They discuss the cultural and social expectations of women...

Third graders watch a video on the solar system and examine the role of the sun. As a class, they complete a KWL chart and make different color temperature pockets to use during their experiment. In groups, they make predictions about...

Third graders make and maintain a mini terrarium. They keep a daily journal of what happens in their terrarium and record daily observations and measurements.

Students increase their fitness levels and determine attainable personal fitness goals. They participate in in a triatholon in which they perform three cardiovascular activities and record total miles traveled.

Learners decide on which chapter book they would like to read. They read the book, discussing certain chapters to keep the ending of the story a secret to slower readers. Each day they get into groups with students who are reading the...

Students brainstorm about the sources of heat. They discuss that sunlight is one of those sources. Students complete a lab about cold water and warm water. They record the temperatures from each thermometer and discuss which container...

Students examine what happens when different types of water meet. In groups, they participate in an activity in which they combine different percentages of salt, fresh and brackish water and record their observations. They let the...

Students identify and interpret sound as a vibration and what period and frequency are. They also divide the various types of objects so that all objects are explored and the procedures are determined by the students. Finally, students...

In this math learning exercise, students solve the problems that focus upon the real life application of keeping a check register or record of transactions.

In this reading log worksheet, students record each of ten books that they read and include the author, date started and the date completed.

In this transcribing an interview worksheet, students select a short portion of a tape to transcribe keeping in mind several key points.

Students study how to use an astrolabe, define terms and understand the relationship between angle and altitude.  In this astrolabe lesson students complete an activity, record their measurements and complete a handout. 

Fourth graders investigate several cycles such as life cycles, and the moon cycle. They examine the sequences and patterns that are associated with daily life by keeping a daily journal for three days, and comparing it with others....

Second graders investigate the reasons animals hibernate. They measure their own heart rates and compare them to those of a hibernating bear. In their journals, 2nd graders record facts about and characteristics of hibernation and...

Second graders improve their reading fluency through the use of various strategies. After reviewing good decoding strategies, 2nd graders complete an initial read of a story. Working with a partner, they complete a timed assessment of...

Young scholars participate in a instructional activity to comprehend the concept of probability while rolling dice. They recognize patterns while making observations and recording the data for each roll. Students also review place values...

Third graders record what they eat for a week. In groups, they develop a menu for a fictitious restaurant. They create dinners which include all groups from the food pyramid. To end the lesson, they practice making healthy food...

Students investigate the concept of temperature and how it has the tendency to fluctuate. They record the temperature as a class on a daily basis for a long period of time. The data is charted and then at a designated time students...

Students conduct a thorough investigation of the Arctic and how climate change affects it. After listing a KWL chart, they record their findings on a bulletin board. Finally, in an Arctic Alive! interactive lesson, students take a...

Students create an "skinny student" model of their own bodies on register tape. In small groups, they record measurements of their bodies then use these measurements to build and decorate the scale models including the positions of...

Studens experiment with temperatures. In this science instructional activity, young scholars make their own weather station by heating one bottle and keeping the water in another bottle at room temperature.

Students choose a chore from the Job Jar. In this art lesson students select a folded piece of paper from the Job Jar. A monetary value is attached to the job as well. When the job is completed it is recorded on a chore chart.