Students attempt to describe and use longitude and latitude. They will identify different countries, their neighbors, and borders around the world. Included in the lesson the students identify natural features that control the borders of...

In this precalculus worksheet, students use the trigonometric function of cosine in order to find the solutions to the four detailed problems.

Student pictures are taken with a digital camera. The picture is opened on the computer, and selected. On the computer, the image is cloned, and traced (using the computer, not a "real" pencil). Students discuss how well the "average...

Students review different units of measurement that would be used to measure height. They compare their height to that of Abraham Lincoln by working with a partner to make a life size tracing of each other and measuring their height.

In this symmetry learning exercise, students fill in the shapes with pattern blocks to create a design so the dotted line is one of symmetry. Students trace and label each pattern and then explain how they know the design has a line of...

In this shape and color instructional activity, students trace all triangles in a set of 4 different shapes and color each one green, then trace all rectangles, coloring them brown. Students trace and color 5 triangle "trees."

Fifth graders brainstorm a list of decisions that students make daily that affect the welfare of the environment categorizing them as being either helpful or harmful. They then trace local actions to distant consequences to determine how...

Students use foam pieces for matching games and other activities.  In this foamie craft lesson, students make a foam pizza puzzle and other forms. Students use the foam shapes to do the puzzle or create the other forms.

In this tangram worksheet, students trace solutions to seven problems/sets of instructions on a separate sheet of paper. Reference website is given for additional activities.

Students examine how lumber companies use each tree to the fullest extent. They practice using a saw blade in which they cut a piece of wood in different configurations to see which cut can waste the least.

For this coin identification worksheet, students look at 4 groups of coins pictured on the left and 4 money values listed on the right. Students draw a line to match the groups of coins to their monetary amount.

Sixth graders discuss what they know about hoax calls and discover that they are illegal and can endanger lives. They also note that hoax calls can be traced and are recorded. They discuss why some people might want to make a hoax call...

In this counting coins worksheet, students study the 4 coins on the left and the 4 amounts of money on the right. Students draw a line to match each coin with its numerical equivalent.

Students read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, and practice fine motor skills by using scissors and newsprint strips, and balloons to create paper mache caterpillars.

Students explore immigration. In this U.S. history immigration lesson, students complete and read a mini-book about Ellis Island.

Students listen to the teacher read a book and participate with guided questions. They discuss patterns and how they repeat, by looking at quilts. They design their own quilt block to create a class quilt.

Students choose a square of any size and use yarn to show that all 4 sides are the same. They sort the traffic sign cards into groups of squares and non-squares. Also they make a square using Q-tips; tell how you know it is a square.

Students recognize and observe weather phenomena. In this four part weather lesson, students are introduced to weather symbols through a story, then use a thermometer to measure water temperature. Next, students observe the formation of...

Students calculate the size of a mummy case and its contents using ancient Egyptian measurements.

Students review how clouds form rain, listen to the poem April Rain Song, discuss the saying April Showers Bring May Flowers, and participate in a craft activity.

Fourth graders are introduced and experiment with the concept of pi. Using this information, they discover the relationship between the circumference and diameter of circles. In groups, they practice measuring the circumference of...

In this handwriting worksheet, students practice printing the word form of numbers 10 through 100 on provided lines. Worksheet is labeled ESL, but is not exclusive.

Pupils research the uses of water and complete related activities. For this water uses lesson, students investigate the ways their family uses water. Pupils complete a collage activity, an illustration activity, a trace activity, a...

Twelfth graders participate in a walking tour of Manchester College. In this destination points lesson, 12th graders follow a map to several destination points and spend about ten minutes gathering data.  Students meet at a final...