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Habitat survival
Sixth graders study different environments and how the food chain affects the survival of different animals. In this environments lesson plan, 6th graders share the visuals which describe the characteristics of the environment that they...
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Fighting Disease
Seventh graders explore the concept of medical intervention in African nations. In this geography lesson, 7th graders research primary and secondary sources in search of information regarding Guinea worm disease. Students use their...
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Adventures of Lewis and Clark Lewis and Clark Journal
Eighth graders experience the Lewis and Clark expedition. In this Corps of Discovery lesson plan, 8th graders research details regarding the expedition in order to complete a classroom project that requires them to create journals that...
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Cooperative Learning Duties
Learners learn how to be held accountable while working in groups. In this accountability lesson plan, students complete an assignment in groups and everyone has a role to be held accountable for.
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Learning To Summarize
In this learning to summarize worksheet, students interactively answer 10 multiple choice questions about summarizing information from a given passage, then click to check their answers.
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Irregular Verb Exercises
In this irregular verb worksheet, learners read the three sets of sentences and then complete them with the verbs in the boxes. Students complete 30 exercises.
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The Voyage
Middle schoolers investigate the Louisiana Purchase. In this Lewis and Clark Expedition lesson, students watch the PBS video about the expedition and then complete worksheets based on details of the expedition and review the expedition...
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Developing Flags
Students examine why having a symbol such as a flag is important for countries. In this flag lesson, students break into groups and create their own flag to represent their group dynamic.
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Immigration
Students explore the concept of immigration. In this immigration instructional activity, students read literature, analyze photographs, and evaluate political cartoons that reflect feelings about immigration in America during...
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Imperialism
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding Imperialism and respond to 45 short answer questions.
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Using Negative Numbers
Sixth graders practice using negative numbers by completing number equations. In this math problem solving instructional activity, 6th graders discuss the different ways negative numbers can be used in a math problem and practice...
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The Dark Side of Chocolate
Students learn just what goes into a chocolate bar. In this chocolate lesson, students research cacao beans and the nations that produce them. Students also examine chocolate recipes.
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Tony's Hat
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, learners solve a riddle that involves a $20 bill and missing change from a sale. The one page worksheet contains one problem with solution.
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Friendly Letter Format
In this Westward Ho worksheet, students write a friendly letter and fill out a cause and effect chart for the story Westward Ho. Students complete 7 rows in the chart.
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Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday
Fourth graders read the story Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday and discuss money issues. In this money lesson plan, 4th graders create a budget.
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Recycling Activities
Students explain the importance of recycling. For this environmental science lesson, students classify materials as recyclable or not. They make posters that promote the benefits of recycling.
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Henry Hudson: 400th Anniversary of Discovery
Commemorate the discovery made by Henry Hudson and delve into the Age of Exploration.
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Breaking News English: China-EU Textile Talks Continue
In this English worksheet, students read "China-EU Textile Talks Continue," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Mini-Economy
Third graders perform jobs in order to sustain their classroom community. After completing a brief overview of how local economies are sustained, they complete job applications for classroom jobs. Students perform their jobs throughout...
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Role of "Outsiders" And Traders in Society
Students examine the Chinese and Japanese conceptions of "insiders" and "outsiders" and how this affects the attitude toward foreign traders from the 6th to the 16th centuries. Lesson extensions are included.
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The Silk Road
Students explore the Silk Road of Asia in this multi-day lesson that includes a "Silk Road roll play" and a mapping activity. This lesson can be used in a social studies or language arts classroom.
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The IMF In Action: How Can the IMF Help In Time of Crisis?
Students attempt to solve a countries economic problems. They investigate inflation, devaluing currency and foreign exchange.
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Math Maven's Mysteries
In this story problems worksheet, students read the story problem of 'The Case of Daryl the Dirty Dealer.' Students then determine how much money Daryl should return to his little sister.
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"Heritage" - "Hey, That's the Name of Our School!"
Seventh graders gain a better understanding of the canal period in U.S. History, and more specifically, discern the importance of the Illinois and Michigan Canal on the development of Illinois as a state and Chicago as a prominent city.