Young scholars design a clubhouse. After investigating forms and sources of energy, students investigate the advantages and disadvantages of each. They consider energy use, conservation and the effects of energy shortages. Finally, young...

Young scholars examine the way habitats and human organ systems function. In groups, they role play the role of a government group assigned to determine if a settlement can make their home in a specific area. They must discover how...

Students participate in discussions and listen to audio programs about giving and receiving respect. They identify disrespectful behavior and role play ways to promote respect in their own lives. They also examine the relationship...

Students review vocabulary words and look at a piece of art work with one subject and play any or all of the familiar musical examples listed. They then identify the melody of each example and make a comparison between the art subject...

In this vocabulary learning exercise, students will read 4 situations and choose which type of language would most likely be used: polite, rude, or neutral. Students will compare the different responses and consider why they may or may...

In this give one, get one graphic organizer worksheet, students explore a topic of their choice as they record up to 12 details pertaining to it.

In this paragraph format worksheet, students use the hamburger picture to help them write a paragraph of 6-8 sentences. Students use the hamburger shape to help them format their sentences.

In this literary devices worksheet, students use the bookmark format to help them when reading and looking for literary devices. Students define the devices and use the questions to help them find the devices within the text.

In this social situations worksheet, students read four situations and the examples of polite, neutral or rude language to communicate. Students choose the most likely and appropriate way to speak in this situation and discuss it with...

Students practice dramatic 'living' through various drama activities. In this drama lesson, students define drama, view examples of dramatic elements in Cyrano de Bergerac and Roxanne, define characterization within the dramas, study the...

In this senses worksheet, students draw what they observe with each of their senses. Students draw 5 pictures under the five senses given.

In this me and my world worksheet, students draw a picture and write sentences about themselves, their family, their friends, and activities they like to do. Students write 1 or 2 sentences for each.

Students discover how to live on a low budget. In this economics instructional activity, students investigate how the value of money in different countries affects market exchange. They should be familiar with money exchange...

Students discover the ideas of civilizations by researching Gandhi's philosophies.  In this art decoration lesson, students investigate Gandhi's opinions on civilizations, community and ethics.  Students collaborate by...

Students celebrate May Day. In this Medieval festivals instructional activity, students research May Day and information about may poles. Students build their own may poles and discuss the significance of the May Day festival.

Students explore kind behavior. In this values development and literacy lesson, students listen to The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, then generate a class list of ways the tree helped the boy and ways in which the boy helped the tree....

Young scholars interview people who work in a variety of fields and explore the requirements, opportunities, and unique characteristics of their jobs. As preparation, they brainstorm what they think the expression "invisible worker"...

Students are told that chronanauts is a fascinating, whimsical exploration of time travel, causality, and possibility covering many fascinating and significant events of the last century or so. They work in small groups to create a...

Students engage in historical and community research to discover facts about those who served in the First World War. Names of service persons are collected from a variety of sources and research skills applied to gather and publish the...

Sixth graders observe with a microscope such simple crystals as salt, sugar, cream of tartar, and other chemicals which are listed in detail. They observe the crystalline structure and make comparisons, culminating in the creation of...

Students investigate the eastern massasauga rattlesnake's habitat. They examine how the habitat allows the snake to survive by completing a variety of activities.

Seventh graders develop an understanding of Southeastern Asian culture. They increase knowledge of world geography in relation to Southeast Asian countries. Students research a variety of Southeast Asian animals and habitats to be used...

Students participate in a first day of school survey. In this art lesson, students answer three questions about art class, such as one thing they don't like about art class and their goals for art this coming year.

In this organizer worksheet, students divide a sheet of paper into nine tic-tac-toe sections on which to take notes. The worksheet is a generic, blank graphic organizer.