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Exploring Ultraviolet (UV) Light From the Sun
Students identify the different energy given off by the sun. In this earth science lesson, students predict where the UV beads will turn the darkest color. They explain the importance of using UV protection.
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Weather Instrument Data Chart 2
For this science worksheet, young scholars look for the data that is needed to fill in the graphic organizer. The prefixes are given that are needed to sort the information as it is collected.
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What is Weather?
In this weather worksheet, middle schoolers 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...
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Weather: Like It or Not!
Second graders investigate daily weather changes. In this earth science lesson, 2nd graders identify the different terms used to describe weather. They use the outdoor thermometer to record data.
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The Nitrogen Cycle
Learners design and create a compost pile in order to study the Nitrogen Cycle. They then use the scientific method to determine if plants grow better when they add organic matter from their compost pile to the plant's soil.
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Bikini Bottom Experiments
In this science worksheet, learners read the description for each experiment and use their knowledge of the scientific method to respond to each of the questions. Then they write an experiment to test bubble power of the bubble gum...
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Climate and Temperature
Students explore what the soil temperature would be on the north and south sides of a building. In this temperature lesson, students hypothesize what the results will be using a thermometer and then after a week see what the...
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Opposites Practice #1
In this online interactive opposites worksheet, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions that require them to identify antonyms of the bold-faced words in 12 sentences. Students may submit their...
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Treasure Part II- Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension activity, 3rd graders read a selection called, "Treasure, Part II." They either write answers to, or discuss 3 questions based on the selection.
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Being Flexible
In this flexibility worksheet, students read a paragraph about a soda can that exploded in a car. They choose from a list of options the possibilities for the can exploding. They practice using flexible thinking skills.
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Natural Refrigeration
Students build a refrigerator that does not require electricity. In this environmental science instructional activity, student consider desert dwellers of Africa who have no access to electricity. Students use flower pots, sand and water...
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Who Is Talking: Identifying the Speaker
In this quotation marks instructional activity, students read short stories with quotation marks. Students identify key facts such as who is talking and who is listening in 6 multiple choice questions.
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Mixed Prepositions Usage
In this mixed prepositions worksheet, students interactively choose the correct preposition to complete the given text with answers available.
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Idioms Quiz: Numbers 2
In this online idiom quiz instructional activity, students analyze the given idioms and read the example sentences using the idioms. Students select the correct meaning of the idiom in the 10 examples.
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Idioms Quiz: Time 2
In this idioms about time activity, middle schoolers complete sentences by interpreting idioms based on time.
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Spiders
Students come to the conclusion, from various clues given, that the mysterious creature is a spider, and discover spiders come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes.
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Ambivalent Council
Students consider the purpose of a constitution and research Iraq's five major population groups. They write a letter to the Iraqi Governing Council from the perspective of a member of one of these Iraqi population groups.
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Climate
Students make and record observations about local weather. They write about their favorite kind of weather and what it would be like to live in a climate of their choice. They take a quiz on regional U.S. climates.
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Does the Sun Influence the Temperature of the Earth?
Students explore whether the sun influences the temperature of the earth.
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Weather through the Seasons
Students examine the year's cycles by observing the four seasons, their distinctive weather patterns that affect our activities and the weather changes that each brings. The fourteen lessons of this unit offer a good opportunity for the...
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Travel to the Timeline
Second graders create timelines of historic events, They place note cards listing events in proper order on paper plates laid out on the gym floor. They trade note cards with other groups and continue the game.
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Weather
First graders explore weather. They distinguish between different types of weather and choose their favorite type of weather. Students draw a picture of their favorite type of weather. They draw a picture of what they could do in their...
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Weather And The Seasons
Students illustrate characteristics of the different seasons using digital and pen and paper drawings. They creat captions for their drawings and present them to the class. Students compare and contrast their pen and paper drawing...
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Bean Plant Growth
Students identify, monitor, and analyze how seeds grow into plants and reproduce seeds at a quick rate. Students record the rate at which plants grow. Students identify what plants need in order to grow. Students share and discuss their...