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The Whale Poem
Young scholars watch a whale video clip for information. Students brainstorm on the facts that they learned about whales. Young scholars use the Internet to find information and images about whales. Students write and publish a whale poem.
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Domestic Water Supply Case Study
Students follow the cycle of a raindrop from its source into the water supply for their houses and then back to the environment. They draw and, properly label and explain a diagram of a water treatment plant and a sewage treatment plant.
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Petroglyphs: Protecting the Past
Fourth graders investigate the three types of rocks and study about petroglyphs. They explore why petroglyphs were used by the Nez Perce People. Students investigate the properties of the three types of rocks and they discuss cultural...
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Sailin' Through Time...Rhode Island, The Ocean State
Fourth graders explore the history of Rhode Island. They research famous people who brought change to the state. They explore the state song, natural resources, and colonies of the state. In groups, 4th graders create a travel brochure...
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Wetland Adaptation
Fourth graders study the impact of the wetland environment on the migration of birds. They make a list of the important reasons on a large piece of paper to be posted in the classroom and point out the biggest wetland in the state (The...
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Who Owns The Past?
Students research the validity and legality of ownership. Through the use of primary sources, web based and print media research, students become familiar with and evaluate the varying viewpoints regarding the...
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History of the West using the Digital Atlas
Students navigate the digital atlas of Idaho. They research the unique features of south central Idaho and the geological events which have shaped it over the past 17 million years. Afterward, they write an essay on an aspect of changes...
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Helping/Linking Verbs
In this grammar learning exercise, students choose the correct verb or expression in parentheses that makes twenty sentences grammatically correct.
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Helping and Linking Verbs
In this grammar worksheet, students choose the appropriate verb or helping/linking verbs in twenty sentences that make each one grammatically correct.
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Exploring Earth Through Maps and Technology
In this maps worksheet, students read 3 pages of detailed information about maps, latitude, longitude, topography, satellites and global positioning. Students then answer 10 questions. There is also a research project assignment available.
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A Separate Peace: Chapter 6 Reading and Study Guide
In this A Separate Peace study guide worksheet, learners define 3 vocabulary words, provide examples of 1 literary term, and respond to 15 short answer questions regarding chapter 6 of the John Knowles novel.
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Stative Verbs Worksheet-Exercise 1
In this present simple and present continuous verbs worksheet, students examine 21 sentences and fill in the blanks in each by putting the verb in parentheses into the present simple or present continuous verb tense.
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Archaeology- State Map
Students study state maps. In this map skills instructional activity, students identify the states' location and how to use a legend. Students complete photocopies of the state map.
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Natural Gardening
Students study the effect of pesticides on plants and insects. In this gardening lesson, students discuss the importance of insects. They define pesticides, evaluate their effectiveness and the problems they might cause. Students...
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Reading and Study Guide: Of Mice and Men Chapter One
In this reading study guide, students define vocabulary and literary terms from the novel Of Mice and Men.Students also answer comprehension questions based on the reading.
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What You Can Learn From a Map
Students discover how to interpret maps. In this geography skills lesson, students explore geographic themes as they complete worksheet activities regarding road maps, shaded relief maps, and topographic maps.
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Critters in Your Own Backyard
Learners identify various animals and their habitats, as well as their specific traits In this animal habitat lesson, students list animals they've seen in their backyard. Learners select one animal and do research. Students then answer...
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Life on Two Colonial Plantations in South Carolina
Fourth graders compare two colonial plantations. In this South Carolina history lesson, 4th graders compare the Drayton Hill plantation of Charleston Co. to the Walnut Grove Plantation of Spartanburg Co. This lesson plan uses primary and...
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Decision Making
Students study weather patterns and learn to make decisions based on the weather. In this weather instructional activity, students plan a potluck based on the weather. Students use a decision tree to brainstorm about the activity....
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The Carter Center’s Work in Sub-Saharan Africa
Students explore the state of Sub-Saharan Africa. In this geography skills lesson, students examine the work of the Carter Center in Africa as they investigate the strengths and weaknesses of linguistic, tribal, and religious...
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George Washington and the Beginnings of the French and Indian War
Students read about the causes of the French and Indian War. In this French and Indian war lesson plan, students read about the physical and human problems that lead to the war. They also learn about George Washington's role in the war.
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The Mormon Trail Through Iowa
Students read selections from travel diaries and create their own travel diary. In this Mormon Trail through Iowa lesson, students discover background of the Mormon Trek of 1846 and discuss how a group may be persecuted for...
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The Exploration and Settlement of North America
Young scholars locate place in Canada and explore highlights of early of early American exploration and settlement. In this North American history lesson, students locate provinces, major cities, and physical features of...
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Imperatives
In this imperatives learning exercise, students read 7 reasons and examples of imperatives. Students then click on "continue with the exercises at the bottom" to choose the best imperative for 8 sentences.