Students practice controlling their motion and reflexes by participating in different motor skill activities.  In this physical education lesson, students utilize bean bags and hula hoops to help create flexibility and coordination...

First graders examine and describe the characteristics of the four seasons. Using a computer, they write one sentence about each of the four seasons and draws an illustration to accompany it. They present each drawing and sentence to the...

Everyone loves to learn about outer space. This space exploration passage has 10 questions relating to Voyager 1 and 2. There are both comprehension and vocabulary questions. The activity could be used with upper elementary or ESL learners.

In this frog facts song worksheet, learners follow directions on how to compose a song using frog facts. Students pick a well known children's song, gather facts about frogs, and then write new lyrics to the children's song.

In this comparatives/superlatives worksheet, students fill in blanks with the appropriate form to correctly complete a set of 15 sentences. An answer key is included.

In this preposition quiz worksheet, students select the preposition that correctly completes a sentence. Students may click on an "answer" button for immediate feedback. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

In this vocabulary and reading skills activity, students complete 12 sentences by selecting the appropriate words and phrases from the word bank to do so.

Fourth graders observe Moon and its features, and record results both in written form and in a drawing on the given template.

ESL learners answer 8 multiple choice questions by choosing the correct preposition of place to describe the corresponding picture. This worksheet could be used as practice following a lesson on prepositions of place.

In this vocabulary skills worksheet, students read 8 sentences and fill in the blanks in each of the sentences with the appropriate prepositions listed as possible answers.

Students explore space science by conducting an experiment in class. In this Moon lesson, students define a list of space science vocabulary and read the book The Moon. Students utilize shoeboxes and string to conduct a sunlight...

Fourth graders investigate the life cycle of a tree by researching the Internet.  In this plant life lesson, 4th graders observe The Life of a Tree website and discuss the life of a tree from sprout to death.  Students create a...

Students design an investigation to test whether vegetation in an area helps regulate the ambient air temperature. They make comparisons between the investigation and global changes in climate. In groups, they present their findings to...

Pupils create their own Saturn Discovery logs. They draw pictures of the planet and its founder. They share their drawings and writings with partners.

Students discuss what they know about Saturn. They create drawings to show what the planet looks like and identifies its characteristics. They write a paragraph about the planet as well.

Students work together to create a scale model of the distances between the planets. They write a paragraph to describe Saturn and their make-believe trip to the planet. They identify other characteristics of Saturn as well.

Learners identify and discuss the characteristics of Saturn. They create a book using those characteristics. They also develop diagram to show Saturn and its moons.

Learners pretend they are the first student to be allowed in space. They examine all nine planets on their journey. They complete a KWL chart and worksheets before they do their research. They create an itinerary of their tour and...

In this ESL worksheet, students read 15 sentences and complete them by filling in the missing comparative or superlative. A word bank is included in this worksheet.

Students work together to develop a model of Saturn and its rings. They identify what types of materials make up the rings and how they revolve around Saturn. They write a short paragraph describing the rings.

Fourth grade reading students study art works by famous artists. They use various tools for learning about the artist, and they present their information by writing and speaking about the artist. They also create artwork in the style of...

Students read African folktales and retell the story using feltboard. For this folktale lesson, students read the story Why the Sky is Far Awayand use feltboard to retell the stories.

Young scholars recognize that science writing is organized in identifiable patterns called text structures. Understanding and using these different text structures help refine students' abilities to read and write in science.

Students visit web sites to gather information about space and space exploration.