Sixth graders identify methods archaeologists use to date soil layers. They interpret soil profiles and discuss the examination of soil at a dig site. They discuss texture and color of soil.

Students demonstrate the importance of context for learning about ancient people. They assess the importance of preservation of cultural resources. They exchange papers with a student in class. The students with the paper are responsible...

Students research the science of ancient Native American people. They compare native science to the present time. They create a project that they can present to their classmates. The project could be a report, poster, Power Point...

Students demonstrate visually Mankind's relative place on the earth's timeline. They familiarize themselves with the use of the metric system in measuring and producting a timeline.

Students explore Puerto Rico. They create K-W-L charts of their prior knowledge of Puerto Rico and observe maps of Puerto Rico. They code the map for measurements and land and water forms. They explore websites to gain background on...

Students explore solid waste background information. They are presented with a well balanced picture. Students review ideas on how to use solid waste issues in many fields including math, science, English, social studies and home...

Students predict and then analyze the layout of the tectonic plates that form the ocean's floor using mapping skills and Inquiry based problem solving, They compare the depth of various regions in the ocean with the geologic age to...

Students identify and analyze pollination and how bees play an important part in the life cycle of flowering plants. They also identify the process of plant pollination and how bees play an important part in the life cycle of flowering...

Middle schoolers observe dried bees, carefully glue them to toothpicks, and use them for cross pollinating their Brassica plants. They also describe reasons why two similar investigations can produce different results. Finally,...

Students observe the pistil growing into a tiny string bean-like seed pod. They then observe the development of the fertilized pods between Day 17 and Day 35 and record their observations by drawing and labeling, writing, and graphing. ...

Pupils apply skills they have learned to construct an accurate model of the Brassica and then work together on a group project. They analyze how the parts of a system go together, and how these parts depend on each other. Finally,...

Third graders gather information by questioning, forming hypothesis, collecting and analyzing data, reaching conclusions and evaluating results, and communicating procedures and findings to others. Then they demonstrate an understanding...

For this social studies worksheet, learners match the American states with their nicknames. There are no examples and no hints given on the page.

In this ESL instructional activity, students listen to a reading about Arnold Schwarzenegger. Students answer 10 multiple-choice questions about the information given.

Students define terms and distinguish between the goals and practices used to achieve sustainable agriculture.  In this sustainable agriculture lesson plan students demonstrate awareness of the different impacts of agriculture. 

Students study the ways that agro-ecosystems function to support sustainable agriculture.  In this investigative lesson students examine the different cycles of ecosystems and food systems. 

Students examine the stages between growing the animal and buying it at the grocery store.  In food system lesson students study the role that animal products have on nutrition and study animal agriculture. 

Learners examine sustainable fruit and vegetable production.  In this agriculture lesson students apply what they learn to real life situations. 

Eighth graders study examples of organic agriculture from around the country.  For this sustainable agriculture lesson students apply what they learn to real life situations. 

For this Iowa reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions.

Fifth graders study Nelson Mandela. In this leadership instructional activity, 5th graders study the life of Nelson Mandela. Throughout their learning, they read biographies on Nelson Mandela, compare their community to those in South...

Students consider the implications of eating out. In this family budgeting activity, students determine how to make better meal-budgeting choices as they play a game called "Let's Eat Out".

Learners create a story, skit, or storyboard to express their thoughts on a world without paper. For this paper lesson plan, students learn how their lives would be affected if we didn't have paper.

For this irony worksheet, students read "crime related" passages and use an answer sheet to determine type of irony and write an explanation.