Eighth graders explore the different types of nebulae that can be found in the solar system. They view a PowerPoint presentation about the material and identify each nebulae as it is presented. Students also discuss the life cycle of a...

Students recognize and differentiate between the three types of editorials in order to write editorials for the school newspaper. In this editorials instructional activity, students read example persuasive and interpretative editorials....

In this identifying types of nouns worksheet, 8th graders write the type for 48 nouns, choosing singular or plural, common or proper, concrete or abstract, with examples of each type.

Eighth graders take a quiz to review the different objects in space. As a class, they define terms related to galaxies. In groups, they make a model of the Milky Way galaxy using materials provided to them by their teacher. To end the...

For this wires worksheet, students answer 16 questions about types of electrical wires, their gauge or sizes, the ampacity of wires and conduit.

In this dental education worksheet, students analyze a diagram of the teeth in a human mouth. Using the word bank, students fill in the name of each type of tooth to complete the diagram. Students also tell the function of the molars,...

In this angles worksheet, students identify types of angles.  They describe a given angle as acute, obtuse, right, straight or reflexive.  This two-page worksheet contains 9 problems.  Answers are provided on the last page.

Ratios can be written in a number of ways including whole to part, part to part, part to whole. For each problem, young mathematicians write the given ratio and classify it based on those categories. 

Students engage in a discussion about how to write an acrostic poem. They demonstate the ability to use a word processor by typing an acrostic poem by following instructions. Word processing skills such as, centering text, changing font,...

Students research the different species of penguins, discovering where the various types live, breed, and how they survive. They compare and contrast characteristics of various types of penguins such as size, weight, coloring, and...

In this kinds of sentences worksheet, young scholars study examples of declarative, interrogative, imperative and exclamatory sentences. Students read ten sentences and tell what type they are and put in the ending punctuation.

Take young geologists on an exploration of the collection of rocks and minerals that we call Earth with an upper-elementary science lesson. Through a series of class discussion and hands-on investigations, students learn about the...

Diversify your young readers' at-home reading habits with this activity. This handout consists of a list of 24 different types of reading materials from newspapers and how-to books to science fiction and poetry. The goal is for students...

Learners write interrogative and declarative sentences in a short message. After seeing many examples of these types of sentences, students write sentences of their ownl.

If your students are just starting a unit on Geography this could be the introduction you're looking for. This PowerPoint presents a clear and organized overview of the different types of maps people use and why each is important. Tip:...

Summarize your topic of chemical reactions with this short presentation about classifying and the properties of different reaction types. Your students should be able to name the reaction types, identify the ions involved, and write the...

In this geometry activity, students will answer questions to determine if a shape is a triangle and if so, what type of triangle.

In this library research worksheet, students will use resources from the library to match the types of bears in the word bank to the list of bear facts.

Keyboarding is one of the most basic skills needed to master modern technology, and it's also one of the most important. The class uses Century 21 Keyboarding and Information Processing to guide their hands in typing a report in the...

Convey the structure and function of muscles to your class with this PowerPoint. It explains how muscles are composed of bundles of cells and fibers, that there are three muscle types, and that contraction is either voluntary or...

Teaching documentary in your class? Inform your instruction with a guide meant to support teachers as they begin with documentary. The resource includes information on what a documentary is as well as documentary modes, elements, and...

On two pages you will find the pictures of 19 different galaxies and a Hubble "Tuning Ford" diagram. Print these out on cardstock and let primary space scientists use them to identify the three different types: spiral, elliptical, and...

While this activity is a personality questionnaire, it could be used for a variety of purposes. High school students might use this activity as a way to spur discussion about individual traits. The 20-question activity contains scenarios...

Advanced chemistry classes compare the polymerization of styrene using two different initators: benzoyl peroxide and aluminum chloride. Once they synthesize polystyrene, they compare the two producet for melting point and density. There...