Learners role play plate tectonics by creating a "plate statue" made up of students. In this earth science instructional activity, learners describe how Earth's movement cause earthquakes and volcanoes. They draw and name the different...

In this science worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.

Students explain how volcanoes form. In this earth science lesson, students identify the different types of volcanoes. They create brochures about Mt. Vesuvius before and after the eruption.

Young scholars investigate tree stems and conduct an experiment on how non living factors affect living factors. In this tree stems lesson plan, students observe and record physical characteristics, and make predictions on what factors...

Learners complete verb worksheets. In this verb lesson, students complete two worksheets to help them identify and then use action verbs.

In this oxymoron worksheet, middle schoolers test their vocabulary skills by reading and identifying the contradiction in each of the given phrases.

In this spelling worksheet, students working from a word list of twenty four words complete a crossword puzzle with clues for mastery of the twenty four words.

Students link monopoly as a result of geography and technology. They recognize technology as a determinant of economic success. Students recognize cultural diffusion based upon societal wants and needs. They compare and contrast methods...

Middle schoolers identify the different viewpoints on the issue of global warming. While watching a video, they take notes on the issues presented to them and answer questions about what Alaska, Peru and East Africa are doing to prevent...

In this earthquake facts review or quiz instructional activity, students read descriptive statements and choose the correct multiple choice answer. Students write 13 answers.

Fifth graders record any earthquake activity throughout the school year on various maps. In groups, they identify a map locating the points given to them by their teacher. To end the lesson, they add the date, strength and damage to each...

In this volcano facts worksheet, students respond to 14 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit what they know about volcanoes.

In this alphabetizing activity, students analyze 10 words that pertain to volcanoes. Students put these words in alphabetical order.

In this earthquake activity learning exercise, students examine 10 earthquake-related terms and then put those terms into alphabetical order.

In this earthquake worksheet, learners recognize words relating to earthquakes. Students complete the word search by finding the thirteen earthquake words.

In this volcanoes worksheet, students read 10 words pertaining to volcanoes. Students match these words to their definitions in another column.

For this volcano crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 8 clues and the terms in the word bank to help them correctly complete the word puzzle.

In this earthquake crossword worksheet, students read ten clues and determine which word in the word box best matches. Students fit their answers in a crossword puzzle.

In this Earth movements learning exercise, students compare and contrast earthquakes and volcanoes. Students write a short essay about the similarities and differences and then complete 4 matching questions.

Students read about a volcano and use the latitude and longitude information to plot and describe the volcano on the map. They discuss patterns seen on the map. In addition, they color code a map according to zones, plates, etc.

Eighth graders build a structure that is able to withstand a simulated earthquake. They research earthquakes, earthquake measurement, and society's preparation for and reaction to them. Pupils build models and present them to the...

Students compile information on volcanic activity at Mount St. Helens.  In this earth science lesson, students use the information they gathered on Mount St. Helens to answer questions and create charts in Excel.  Then students...

Young scholars discover how volcanic processes differ at convergent and divergent tectonic plate boundaries. They identify three geologic features that are associated with most volcanoes on Earth.