Students understand the tools that will be used in the lab in the 21st century. In this job preparation instructional activity, students experiment and understand how to use lab equipment. Students will write about the lab tools they've...

Third graders examine the non-standard method of measurement and compare it to the metric system of measurement. In this introductory module lesson, 3rd graders discover the scientific observation. Students also develop communication...

Students identify and research navigational tools used in deep sea explorations. They are introduced to a compass, the Global Positioning System and sonar technology and then describe their uses in underwater exploration.

In this computer worksheet, learners use ViewPoint's forward and backward arrows, and the search tool to locate information given about minerals and vitamins. They load the Vitamins datafile and use the search tool to respond to five...

Third graders explore American history by researching Native Americans. In this American settlers lesson, 3rd graders research the Native American Woodland Indians and define the actions they took when faced with the European settlers....

In this temperatures worksheet, students view a spreadsheet of the high temperatures of the states and change the data on it using spreadsheet tools. Students complete 4 tasks.

Students bring in a tool that represents the work their parents do. They present and discuss the tool and write a story about how the tool might be used. They discuss what they would like to do when they grow up.

Students examine different examples of Mycenaean masks. They discuss the history of the masks and why they might have been made. They give their opinions and their responses are recorded.

Students define properties of polygons. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between similar and congruent polygons. They identify and use the properties of solids to solve problems.

In this spelling by picture worksheet, students spell 9 words correctly using the pictures, located to the right of the blank lines, as clues. They also use the letters that are given as clues to the words.

In this test preparation worksheet set based on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Tool, grade four students practice taking a sample test entitled "The Inverted Pyramid." They a practice the Inverted Pyramid technique of reading a...

In this Tools of Fiscal Policy worksheet, students determine if various government policies are expansionary or contractionary, then complete a table on the effects of fiscal policy.

Second graders use acting to help them in a prewriting activity to develop a story. In this prewriting lesson plan, 2nd graders form a character map and brainstorm ideas for their story.

To better understand how to compose a clear and well-organized paper, learners read short passages, write summaries, and make colored graphic organizers. This is a fully developed three-day lesson with suggested assessments.

Students, in groups, each take a different role and are to either ask or answer questions. They explore how to effectively evaluate themselves and others.

Using and online tool called TimeRime, class members create timelines that include what they consider to be the top 10 most important events from the first semester of world history. The first few pages of the assignment focus on how to...

Pupils can use PowerPoint as a tool to create clear timelines that show their lives in relationship to historical events. Take a trip to the computer lab and share this page with your class. Class members can watch each video and follow...

Historians have proven that as early as 1497 skilled navigators were using a kamal to sail across oceans. Scholars learn about navigation tools and astronomy before building their own kamals. They then learn how to use it to determine...

Science Students build a pooper scooper tool that helps them clean up after a dog without getting their hands dirty or their noses too close. They research the diseases that can be transported through animal waste and work in teams to...

Students explain the use of different technologies based on their resolving power. Explain how technologies are used to solve scientific and health-related problems. Explain the concept of using right tool for the job and develop a multi...

Develop an environmental case study! Elementary learners discover how a case study is used as an analysis tool. The goal of this activity is to show pupils how techniques of persuasion (including background, supporting evidence,...

Pair earth scientists up to use an amazing online arctic portal mapping tool and Google Earth to analyze permafrost changes. They compare changes to data on atmospheric concentrations of methane to see if there is a correlation. Then...

Take off those chains binding you to the whiteboard and create custom presentations using an interactive program that makes even voice recording a breeze. Choose from a variety of backgrounds, writing tools, and timing options. Perfect...