Young scholars listen to story, "The 100-Pound Problem," compare their weight with character in story, and weigh different classroom items using nonstandard units and standard units. They experiment with different items that can make...

In this reading for information worksheet, students read a letter from a real estate agent that describes two homes for sale. Students answer 8 true and false questions.

Students read a story and use sentence strips to order story events.  In this sequencing lesson, students learn new vocabulary words centered around the story Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, preview the story, make predictions...

Students explore the diet of insects. In this "insects" biology lesson, students take a nature walk and collect various natural materials they think may be eaten by insects. Students sort and classify these materials into three diet...

Students discuss the rooms of a house, using location expression. They work in groups as "extended families" and use magazine pictures to describe their relatives.

Students agree or disagree with several statements about ancient animals, then read a news article about recent prehistoric discoveries. In this earth science and current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a...

Students explore whales. In this animal adaptation and whale lesson, students access prior knowledge about whales from previous lessons, then use background knowledge to predict the eating strategies of a baleen whale and a toothed...

Students are introduced to electricity. In this electricity lesson, students listen to the book Switch on, Switch off  by Melvin Berger and discuss the use of electricity in light switches. They create a picture of an atom using pom...

Students identify seeds humans eat and do not eat. Students make seed collections, using common kitchen foods. Students display seeds from the foods they serve and discuss them with their guests. Students complete activities which...

Students define watersheds, ground water and nonpoint source pollution. They describe how rainwater moves on the surface, as well as underground, as part of the water cycle. They recognize what flooding is as well as its causes.

Students discuss the concept of hunger.  In this hunger lesson, students discuss the book, The Story of Stone Soup.  Student then brainstorm a possible service project ideas and create plans to carry out their service project.

Sixth graders create and design paper as an exploration of the history in making paper from pulp. Students will work in pairs or alone to create a piece of paper from raw materials.

Second graders explore a bag of mixed pattern blocks. As a class they discuss different attributes of these shapes. In this math lesson, 2nd graders search to find shapes that are similar by placing shapes on top of one another to...

Young scholars investigate simple machines. In this simple machines lesson, students explore how tools increase productivity and make life easier. Young scholars experiment with simple tools and discover the parts of each tool.

In this ESL vocabulary activity, learners read short statements made by 18 people. Students try to guess if the person is American or British by the vocabulary and expressions used.

In this reading comprehension and vocabulary worksheet, 5th graders read a selection entitled, "Pizza for Dinner." They answer 4 multiple choice comprehension questions, and 4 vocabulary questions based on the reading.

In this present and future modals of possibility worksheet, students choose the appropriate 6 words from the word bank to complete 6 sentences and rewrite 6 sentences using must, could, might, may, can, and can't.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students examine the blueprints for two homes and read a letter from the real estate agent. Students answer 8 true/false questions about the information.

In these short stories worksheets, students read the basic and advanced version of the story 'A Paper for School.' Students answer 3 comprehension questions and 4 vocabulary questions.

Students use context clues to derive meaning for unknown vocabulary.

Young scholars analyze components of garbage. They collect and sort a few days' worth of garbage. They chart the results of an investigation.

In this modal verb worksheet, students complete a set of 15 sentences, using words listed in boxes. Students can click on a 'check" button for immediate feedback.

Young scholars create artistic renditions of two random adjectives and one noun in this game-like Art lesson for the elementary and middle school classroom. The cross-curricular lesson includes a vocabulary list and a short resource list.

Students create, transform, and critique their own piece of artwork. In doing this instructional activity, students get more experience working with angles, lines, and measurement. They gain experience seeing, and creating their own...