In this idioms worksheet, students use context clues provided to determine the meaning of idioms shown in bold-faced type in a set of 12 sentences. An answer key is included.

Eighth graders sort animals according to certain physical characteristics. In this science lesson, 8th graders explain the reason for such classification. They complete a worksheet individually at the end of the lesson.

In this similar meaning activity, students choose the word that has the similar meaning to the word given. Students complete 20 multiple choice questions.

In this rules and advice instructional activity, learners label different rules and advice as things they should do, always do, never do, and more. Students also make instruction using sentences given.

Students explore environmental protection by creating a presentation in class. In this Chesapeake Bay lesson plan, students discuss the current threats from human beings towards the delicate balance of life near the bay. Students...

Students explore community helpers. In this social studies instructional activity, students research a variety of community helpers. Students choose a community helper and explain why they would want to spend a day helping that worker.

Students create a rocket using Alka-seltzer of baking soda and vinegar. In this physics lesson, students identify the factors affecting the length of time the rocket is propelled. They relate this activity to actual rocket launched in...

Students identify and explain human effects on the environment. They explore the terms biodiversity, natural resources, ozone and global warming. After exploring all the terms , they connect technology to them and how it effects the...

Students simulate online the formation of Ape Cave, in order to better explain its construction. They observe, illustrate and discuss geological features of this lava tube.

Learners, in groups, explored and photographed their own community disposal problems, focusing on the impact of waste disposal behaviors, laws, systems, and management.

Pupils discuss capital resources and the types of machines their families use at home. They discuss how these machines increase productivity, and how these concepts connect to the law of demand and capital invention.

Students enjoy a day of fun movement activities.

Students develop fitness levels and reinforce specific sports skills while integrating basic math.

Learners demonstrate their understanding of resourcefulness by making a toy and describing how they were resourceful. They find Malawi on a map and tell the interesting things about the book Galimoto.

Dance offers several components and the two that are involved in this activity are creative expression and artistic perception. In this dance activity children are given movements with which to build and formulate and help them make wise...

Students practice and are assessed on the cue's of overhand throwing. They use a variety of objects to throw and aim at.

Students develop archeological skills in order to explain how scientists determine what ancient cultures were like. They develop an appreciation of the work that is involved in finding out about our past.

Young scholars make ice cream. They use the experimental process to improve the ice cream working with variables in the recipes.

Students identify the three economic sectors found in the United States. They organize different foundations into these three categories. They examine why each sector is necessary in our society.

First graders brainstorm household chores and which member of their family would best perform each job. They sing a task song and create a job chart for their households.

Fourth graders describe Qin Shi Huangdi's role in the building of the Great Wall of China. They identify why the Great Wall of China was built, the length of the Great Wall and what Qin's role in society was.

Fifth graders explore cause and effect by moving around the room and matching up with other students.

Students estimate the measurement in centimeters for common classroom objects. They check their estimations, discuss the differences and write a paragraph summarizing the activity.

Students construct the formula for the area of a rectangle.