Worksheet
Curated OER

Helping/Linking Verbs

For Students 7th - 9th
In this grammar worksheet, students choose the correct verb or expression in parentheses that makes twenty sentences grammatically correct.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Helping and Linking Verbs

For Students 5th - 6th
In this grammar worksheet, students choose the appropriate verb or helping/linking verbs in twenty sentences that make each one grammatically correct.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

DESIGNER GENES: ONE SIE FITS ALL?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore genetic engineering and issues related to risks and benefits of altering agricultural products.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science Safari: The First People

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Emulate the work of archaeologists in South Africa attempting to solve the riddles of human evolution by inferring a person's height from the length of one bone. Identify and communicate present-day rituals through ancient art techniques.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science Safari: Ways of the Wild

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore the problem of wildlife management in many African countries. Apply critical thinking skills to a decision-making scenario and strategically communicate information.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science Safari: City of Gold

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate the challenges facing archeologists when dealing with local cultures near dig sites, and consider the difficulty of remaining sensitive to the past yet still being able to learn from it.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science Safari: Fighting Malaria

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the issues surrounding the mosquito infestations. Investigate surface tension to explain how the egg rafts stay afloat and mosquitoes are able to stand on the water's surface, and review proper disposal of automobile tires.
Interactive
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Science Education Center: Showbiz Safari

For Students 1st - 4th
Lights! Camera! Action! Our movie director needs your help! Help Walrus pick actors based on the traits that best fit the movie role. Which furry mammal will get the most wanted role in the blockbuster film "Paws"? Which water loving...
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Safety Safari

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders will engage in nonfiction reading and writing strategies that will help them describe and adopt safe and healthy behaviors. An anticipation guide, a song, and several high-interest trade books will engage the the readers...
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Rocky Mountain Roundup

For Students 1st - 4th
Players head out to the Canadian Rockies to explore a mountain ecosystem. In this photo safari, players earn points by taking pictures of specific plants and animals.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Jungle Rangers

For Students K - 1st
Players head out to Borneo to explore the rainforest in this photo safari. Earn points by following clues to take pictures of specific plants and animals.
Website
Other

Life Science Connections: Protists

For Students 3rd - 8th
This concise site provides a brief description of the Protist Kingdom. In addition, you will find an explanation of the role of various organelles found in the cell.