Riddles can be a fun way to practice word decoding. Scholars read two riddles to determine the word each is referencing. These riddles are based on word analysis to build letters one at a time rather than big-picture idea concepts....

Looking for a word search that has many vocabulary words associated with ecology? This one's for you! There are 36 high-level words for pupils to find hidden in the search. Luckily, this is an online worksheet, so students can access an...

Play around with earth science vocabulary with this word search. Learners look for 18 earth science vocabulary words that start with the letter D. The resource provides an HTML and PDF version that you can print as well as answer sheet...

There are a ton of great vocabulary words to be found in a word search about the planet Venus. Learners will locate and circle 34 wonderful words related to planetary science and the solar system. Printing instructions are included.

Second graders complete spelling activities for compound words. In this compound words lesson, 2nd graders put words together to make compound words.

Eighth graders practice their spelling skills. In this Latin roots lesson, 8th graders examine Latin roots. Students listen to a mini lesson regarding Latin roots and then complete a worksheet. The worksheet is...

For this word search worksheet, students search for twenty-six English words with Latin roots. The original Latin words are not shown.

Who has the tallest ice cream cone? Learners read two short word problems to compare the heights of various objects. Because these are paired with images, the objective is more of an image analysis than measurement addition and...

Third graders use the Internet to research a specific dinosaur. They work in pairs and individually to browse dinosaur websites, take notes on pertinent information, write, edit and illustrate reports. They post their work.

New to using Paradise Lost in your classroom? Here's a packet that provides background information, lists of research projects, and enrichment resources. A great addition to your curriculum file.

Considering Carson McCullers' The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter for whole-class reading or as a selection for book circles? Check out this resource that overviews the organizational patterns, themes, plot structure, tone, and setting. 

Considering using Tolkien's The Hobbit for book circles or whole-class reading? Check out this packet that provides an overview of the novel, some interesting background materials, and links to additional resources.

It's the classic scene: Tom Sawyer is whitewashing a fence. Expose your learners to Mark Twain's humor while reinforcing reading comprehension. Eighth graders are encouraged to read and reread, achieving as much exposure to the text...

Using an auger, start-up soil scientists bore a core of soil. They examine the sample and record the temperature at three depths in the borehole. This is an attractive activity sheet that succinctly guides your earth science class...

There has been a huge solar energy spill! Let's go outside to play in it. This lesson includes multiple experiments showcasing solar and wind energies. Scholars build a solar heater and an anemometer before testing the results. The...

Those new to teaching an AP level language and composition prep course and seasoned veterans will find much to treasure in a unit that is designed to help young language scholars develop the skills they need to analyze the language...

The heat of solution measures how much thermal energy a dissolving substance consumes or gives off. The experiment demonstrates both endothermic and exothermic reactions. Scholars dissolve several substances, measure the temperature...

Students visualize a character or event and personalize it through drawings.

In this tally chart worksheet, students analyze a chart showing childhood illness cases. Students use the tally chart to solve 6 problems.

In this pictograph problem solving instructional activity, students analyze a pictograph of birds seen each day for a week. They use the information on the graph to solve 6 problems.

In this primary source research worksheet, learners examine a copy of the Virginia Declaration (not included) and respond to 6 short answer questions regarding its content.

Ninth graders examine a character from the short story, John Steinbeck's, "Flight." students respond to questions about the story and illustrate the character's journey.

In this pictograph worksheet, students answer questions based on a pictograph that shows colored Easter eggs. They follow the key that shows that each egg picture is equal to 10 eggs. They fill in the blanks with answers to how many, who...

In this math investigation worksheet, 4th graders read facts pertaining to the Seattle Space Needle. Students note the numbers used to count and those used to measure in the description.