A fabulous worksheet about trees awaits your learners. They read a lengthy selection on the various parts of trees, then complete 13 fill-in-the-blank and matching questions about what they have read. An excellent reading comprehension...

High schoolers examine the different types of water pollutants and how they affect the waterways. In this environmental science lesson, students collect and interpret data from government agencies. They discuss how industrial development...

Pupils roll a die to figure out which car advances on a race track. They determine the rules for each car moving forward and, given the statistics of the winner, compare if it matches their predictions.

Everybody wins when you play Algebra Four. Players solve linear and quadratic equations to earn pieces on the Algebra Four game. Make a row of four pieces and you win the game. But everyone gets practice with solving equations, so really...

Mold the perfect review session with a crossword puzzle based on George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion. As class members answer clues about Eliza Doolittle, Henry Higgins, and Colonel Pickering, they review key concepts from the play.

Young scholars conduct a lab experiment using the scientific method. In this interdisciplinary lesson plan, students will test the difference in popping white and yellow corn. Young scholars will write their lab report in their science,...

In this weather activity, students photograph and record the weather conditions for a week. Then they list the types of clouds observed and the weather conditions they noted associated with each cloud type. Students also write a...

Students determine the best chocolate chip cookie. In this comparison investigation, students create a quantitative scientific study to determine the best chocolate chip cookie using the steps of the scientific method.

Students examine everyday materials by utilizing educational software. In this group analysis lesson, students identify several different fabrics and materials used in everyday life. Students participate in a computer activity in which...

Sixth graders practice computer skills. In this technology lesson, 6th graders use programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Print Shop, and PowerPoint. They use the Internet for research and data collection to be incorporated in their...

Students investigate quality products. In this Physical Science lesson plan, students will test three different types of caulking. The students are looking for the caulk with the best adhesion after two days of curing.

In this birds instructional activity, students review the characteristics of birds including their adaptations for flight. Students review the diversity of bird adaptations. This instructional activity has 4 short answer, 7 true or...

In this mammals worksheet, students review the characteristics of mammals including their adaptations for survival and reproductive strategies. This worksheet has 2 short answer, 5 matching, 5 fill in the blank, 8 true or false, and 4...

In this weather worksheet, students review vocabulary words and concepts associated with predicting the weather. Students understand what a meteorologist studies. This worksheet has 7 matching, 10 fill in the blank, and 5 short answer...

In this gravity worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by determining the correct terms associated with the 12 statements about erosion and landslides.

Students practice dating fossils. They learn the concept of "deep time"--that earth was formed billions of years ago. They experience excellent hand-outs and virtual age tutorial links.

Students review the major religions of the world. Using the internet, they research the impact of religions and the development of the area in which they originated. They work together to create a museum display and brochure showing...

Young scholars experiment with mirrors. In this Mirrors and How They reflect lesson, students read how mirrors reflect light. Then young scholars perform over ten experiments and record their conclusions about mirrors and reflection....

For this identifying bias worksheet, students read about bias and how to identify it in their reading. They are given a list of sources of bias and they read 2 paragraphs and determine the kind of bias and their reasoning for choosing...

In this elements and bonding worksheet, students classify given elements, they identify valence electrons in atoms, they explain the reactivity of elements, and they explain why certain atoms gain electrons while others lose electrons.

In this conductors and insulators worksheet, students answer 11 questions about electrical resistance, conductance, gauge scale, and breakdown voltage.

Students identify ways that they can help protect turtles. In this wildlife awareness lesson, students read the story Turtle World and construct a T-chart on the board. Students create a list of problems facing turtles and possible...

Students investigate the circulatory system. In this circulatory system lesson, students complete a WebQuest and explore all the areas of the heart. Students determine the functions of different parts of the circulatory system and...

In this warm and cold front worksheet, students fill in a Venn diagram relating cold and warm fronts, they read and observe pictures of cold and warm fronts and they answer questions about warm and cold fronts.