Are your English language learners using Spanglish when they don't know the appropriate word? Have them study the chart at the top of the page. First they match the Spanglish phrase to its proper English meaning, and then they translate...

Students read the "The Journey Begins" article and discuss why people want to discover new lands and why it is still exciting today. They are introduced to the idea that Lewis and Clark sent back discoveries to President Thomas...

In this ESL literacy worksheet, students examine each individual board and then use them to tell and write a story about the events.

Young scholars make a book about kindness.  In this character lesson, students read a story about kindness and discuss how it applies to life.  Young scholars complete a kindness counts page and then assemble them into a...

First graders play a variety of learning games to reinforce addition and subtraction skills.

Students explore the publishing roles of author and illustrator. Stories are written and the illustration done by other students. Answers to several questions act as a motivating force for the creation of the stories.

In this adjective games worksheet, students use adjective wheels, practice spelling adjectives, combine roots words to create an adjective, and explain how different objects using adjectives. Teachers are given detailed information on...

In this English worksheet, students read "Baghdad Car Bomb Kills 30," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Young scholars complete seventeen question test about food safety which includes matching vocabulary terms, short answer questions and fill in the blank questions. Test is part of the Food Safety Unit produced by the College of...

Second graders select appropriate measurement tools by choosing appropriate tools to measure objects in the classroom They create a page of a class book by writing, editing, and revising one page of a book and use technology in the...

Students investigate a trial in the netherlands in order to comprehend the concept of human rights and how they need protection. They conduct the research done by reading in small groups and have a mock trial using the details of the...

In this English worksheet, students read "$10 Million for Golf's 15-Year-Old Wie," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

In this English worksheet, students read "New Zealand's Election Terror Scare," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Students explore the concept of linear equations. In this linear equations lesson, students examine graphic organizers on steps to solve linear equations. Students then practice solving linear equations as they play a math game.

Students explore the differences in tempo through movement. In groups, students create an original dance phrase and illustrate both fast and slow movement. They share their observations and evaluate each dance according to originality...

Students explore and perform locomotor movements. With partners, they combine the locomotor movements into a simple dance. The partner identifies three movements they observed. Students may be grouped into dancers for a performance.

Middle schoolers discuss the conclusion of Catherine, Called Birdy.  In this Catherine, Called Birdy lesson, students complete a family and friend tree detailing relationships and write down all references to God in August...

Fifth graders use visual art as a form of communication as they create a codex book based on their knowledge of Mesoamericans.

Fourth graders experience a dress rehearsal of timed demand writing. This lesson allows students to prepare for a timed writing test in which they don't know the prompt. This lesson includes writing prompts and rubrics imbedded in the plan.

Students brainstorm animals with unusual characteristics such as a giraffe with a short neck or a zebra without stripes. They write paragraphs about their animals and work in peer editing groups to refine their stories.

In this American history worksheet, students complete a chart comparing 6 aspects of American Indian and White American culture. Students then answer 2 essay questions.

Students define trust and what it means to be trustworthy. In this good character lesson, students think of a person they trust and discuss what makes them trustworthy. Students pair up and complete trust leans. Students discuss the...

First graders practice adding monetary values. In this money lesson, 1st graders discuss fair trades and then use coin values to purchase items from a class store. A video titled "Blossom and Snappy Go to the Bank, Part Two".

Middle schoolers work in literary circles to discuss Catherine, Called Birdy.  In this Catherine, Called Birdy lesson, students brainstorm ideas for discussion and observe as the teacher models a good discussion group.  Middle...