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Flight of Today
Students explore the impact air-crafts have on us and how they can be used to glorify God. In this aircraft activity, students discover how the creation of different air-crafts have had an impact on communication, economics, and on...
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Was There an Industial Revolution? Americans at Work Before the Civil War
Learners tabulate the First Industrial Revolution where a significant number of inventions and innovations appeared transforming American life. Cite examples of change (ex. telegraph) in the lives of Americans during the era of question....
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Corn and Tortillas
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a 1-page selection regarding corn and then respond to 7 matching questions regarding foods made with corn. Students then respond to 7 matching questions involving Spanish words. A...
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Joseph Mallord William Turner
Students identify the art and style of artist Joseph Mallord William Turner. In this art analysis lesson, students read about the life and art of Turner. Students study his paintings of keel men, his art style, and impasto technique....
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The Trip of the Speedwell and the Mayflower
Fourth graders investigate the hardships Pilgrims faced on the Mayflower and Speedwell. In this Pilgrim lesson, 4th graders listen to an account of the Pilgrim's voyage from Plymouth, England to present day Massachusetts. Students sit in...
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Native Versus Exotic
Students investigate the presence of exotic and natural species in the ecosystem. They define the differences between exotic and native while looking at one specific ecosystem in Maryland. They write how the exotic species are considered...
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The Home Front
In these World War II home front worksheets, students read several passages about the home front during World War I. Students learn about the evacuation plan, rationing methods, the women, and the home guard.
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Discovering and Converting the Battle of Homestead
Learners study and explore the Homestead strike and locate where the events took place. In this investigative lesson students use several perspectives to write an objective newspaper article on the event.
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Problems With Space Exploration-Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about problems with space exploration, then complete a set of comprehension activities, including writing 2 paragraphs about a given topic.
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Gravitational Potential Energy
In this energy worksheet, students use the gravitational potential energy equation to solve for mass, height, or free-fall acceleration. This worksheet has 10 problems to solve.
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The Energy Trail
Learners examine the relationship between the products they use and energy use. Using the internet, they identify the role that manufacturing plays in using energy and the emissions that change the climate. They discover the steps to...
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The Countries of Slave Trade
Students create graphs, routes, and write an essay based on their research of the slave trade. In this slave trade lesson plan, students research the Middle Passage and how slave trade happened in the United States.
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The First American Colonies
Fourth graders are introduced to the early colonial settlements of America by observing a map, filling in a map themselves and then researching information on their own.
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Snow Treasure: Marie McSwigan
Students read and discuss Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan.
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Number the Stars
In this Language Arts worksheet, students read an introduction to the novel Number the Stars. Students read about the how the author, Lois Lowry, researched about the Danish Resistance.
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Number the Stars Historical Background: Kim Malthe-Bruun
In this history and literature worksheet, young scholars read a true biography of a Danish resistance fighter named Kim Malthe-Bruun. In the novel Number the Stars, the character of Peter is based on this young man. There are no...
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War Heroes & Woes
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the War of 1812. A short answer question is included as well.
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English Skills Assignment
For this English skills activity, students complete 12 different activities covering numerous topics, including alliteration, proof-reading, root words, vowels, consonants, parts of speech and more. Students can earn 59 total points on...
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Magnetic Discovery Bottle
Pupils examine how to conduct simple investigations and use simple equipment to gather data. In this magnet lesson plan students decide what types of objects are attracted to magnets.
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Unemployment in the UK
In this unemployment learning exercise, students use the 16 sentences provided in the answer bank to complete a graphic organizer pertaining to unemployment in the United Kingdom.
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The Whiskey Rebellion and the New American Republic
Students examine the implications of the passage of the Whiskey Tax of 1791. In this Whiskey Rebellion lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the rebellion. Students respond to discussion...
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Staying Alert and Fit to Drive a Truck
Students examine the safety concerns of driving while sleepy. In this driving safety lesson students come up with techniques that can help drivers stay alert on the road.
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Boomtown Life
Students research California boomtowns. In this Western settlement lesson, students research the boomtown of California and create brochures that feature their research findings.
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Birdman or Birdbrain
Students become history detectives as they research, and later discuss, various theories about Rapa Nui. They study written language using symbols and create their own symbol language.