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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Book 1--Grade 7 (2006)
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students read several passages and two poems and answer reading comprehension questions. Students then write an essay response to one of the passages.
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Sea Urchins - Diadema Antillarum
Students investigate oceanography by painting sea life. In this crustacean lesson, students identify sea urchins in our ocean environments and describe the functionality of their spherical-shaped bodies. Students design their own sea...
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The Work of an Historian
Students examine the life of John Pynchon and his role in the Connecticut River Valley's development.
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Household ProductsPast to Future
Third graders research and explore the development of household inventions. Groups create timelines which must display the date of each contribution, the inventor or inventors of each contribution, and the cultural background of each...
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Language Arts: Mississippi River Brochure
Learners create brochures about recreational activities along the Mississippi River. Focusing on points of interest, they research attractions and create maps of the surrounding area. Once students write descriptions of their...
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Beginning Critical Reading - Paper
In these critical reading worksheets, students read the paragraphs about paper. Students answer 3 critical reading questions about the passage.
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A New, Capital Idea#141
Students design a pamphlet which explains where a capital for a new country, which is comprised of the New England region, should be located. They include the reasons for their decision based on where physical and human features are...
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A Funky Healthy Life Style!
Students name the five food groups and classify foods according to group. They tell how proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins/minerals, and water help their body. Students discuss how play and exercise can help their body.
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Listening Selection, Grade 3
In this 3rd grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students listen to a fictional story that as their instructor reads it aloud 2 times. No questions accompany the worksheet.
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Jutland: Death at Sea
Students analyze information about World War I and the Death at Sea historical event. In this World War I lesson, students analyze the documents from the National Archives to analyze the Jutland situation.
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Unsettling Plans
Students consider words that reflect their knowledge and opinions about Israel, Palestinian Authority and the Gaza Strip. They develop annotated timelines about the history of the region in the 20th century and create collages that...
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Making Headlines
Learners consider their personal opinions about the news and politics, read about the public relations drive behind the 2004 presidential election, and gather information for a press release promoting either Mr. Bush or Mr. Kerry.
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"Let's Get to the Point--Summarize!"
Students get rid of unnecessary information. They pick out the most important information. Students write a sentence that covers everything that is important information from the passage. They fill out a check list to check behind...
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Love Them or Leave Them?
Learners describe their pet and their feelings towards it and record their descriptive phrases on the board. They arrange comments on a spectrum from negative to positive. They read the article The Ambivalent Bond With a Ball of Fur and...
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Decorating Objects... and Re-decorating
Students create decorative objects and discuss their importance in form and function. In this art history lesson, students discuss Chinese porcelain objects with mounts later added by the Chinese. Students recreate an example of this art...