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The Interconnectedness of Ancient Peoples Map Study
Seventh graders begin this lesson by viewing various maps of the Ancient World. As a class, they take notes on the changes of different areas in Europe and Asia as their teacher lectures to them. They answer questions about the...
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Taming the Wild Aurochs
Fourth graders assess the development of animal husbandry, outline it in detail as well as arrange the steps in sequential order. In addition, they discuss how certain animals came to be domesticated, concentrate to research on one of...
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Micro-organisms
Sixth graders explore the world of micro-organisms. In this science lesson plan, 6th graders discover additives which will deter micro-organism growth.
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Energy
Students see that energy is everywhere in nature - in the light of the sun, in wind, in falling water and erupting volcanoes. Without energy, there is no life. This lesson plan provides many good ideas across the curriculum to study energy.
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Plimoth Plantation Field Trip
Take a virtual field trip to the Plymouth plantation. Using the site linked in the lesson, discover how people lived during the 17th century in this part of the country. Discuss the role of the pilgrims and native Americans in the...
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Martha Who?
Young scholars explore how the number and types of organisms an ecosystem can support depends on the resources available and on abiotic factors, such as quantities of light and water, a range of temperatures, soil composition. They are...
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Making Connections, Linking Population and the Environment
Students find out that all habitats have a carrying capacity. They explore how the world's human population has grown markedly in the 20th century, and that humans impact environmental health. Students investigate that people can and...
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The Diary of Anne Frank Quiz
For this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about Anne Frank's The Diary of Anne Frank. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Basket Stars
In this basket stars worksheet, students read a 1 page article on basket stars, define 8 vocabulary words and answer 7 short answer questions in complete sentences.
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Changing Weather: Comparing Climate from Voyageur Times to Today
Fifth graders compare climates. In this weather lesson, 5th graders observe and record weather observations and discuss the impact of weather on people. Students also discuss the concept of global warming and determine how weather...
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Holidays: Word Partners
In this language arts worksheet, pairs of students, explore, discuss, and complete a variety of activities associated with holidays and traveling on vacation. There are matching and fill-int-the-blank questions.
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Peace in the Middle East: A Simulation
Tenth graders develop an understanding of the Arab-Israeli conflict. They describe how each side has a valid claim to the Holy Land. They familiarize themselves with the challenges of settling this issue.
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The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki
In this atomic bomb worksheet, learners read facts about the atomic bomb and the effects of the bomb in the cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Students complete 3 activities using the text.
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Bible Activities
In this religious worksheet, students complete various activities related to the Bible. For example, students color in an illustration from the Bible and solve a related crossword puzzle. Students also match animals to their homes in a...
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Schedules and Eulogies with Anne Frank
Students compare their schedule to Anne Frank's and write a eulogy for her funeral. In this Diary of Anne Frank lesson, students discuss the Franks' schedule in the Secret Annex and discuss similarities to their own...
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Technology In The Early Elementary Classroom
First graders explore the creation of the world and what was created on each specific day. They read the creation of the world from the Bible, watch a video, and sing a song about the Creator. Using Kid Pix software, 1st graders create...
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Colony of Massachusetts
Third graders recall the reasons why the Pilgrims came to the New World. They ideology and compare and contrast the ideology of the Puritans and Roger iams. They study the colony of New York.
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A Watershed Monitoring Module
Students explore the relevance of water quality monitoring in relation to a local wetland ecosystem. They conduct standard water quality tests using wet tests and CBL calculators and probes. Student record and interpret the results.
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Celebrating Thanksgiving
First graders identify symbols associated with special days and give reasons for observing holidays. They compare families of long ago with todya and talk about the first Thanksgiving and how it is celebrated in modern times. For...
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Skates
Students gain understanding of structure, characteristics, and basic needs of living things and their role in world, identify parts of skate, observe details of skate's body and skate egg case, and identify unique characteristics of skates.
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The Economics of Conflict
Seventh graders examine how economics can empower or disempowers people of a nation. In groups, they analyze how commodities for economic power have changed and the trends that might affect future empowerment. They describe Canada's...
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Planting
Students form groups to conduct an experiment. They plant seedlings to test the effects of sunlight, water and soil, on the growth of seedlings.
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Times Are Changing
Third graders study the need for trade, cultural and intellectual achievements. They study scientific and technological advancements emphasizing how these achievements affect modern day.
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Do You See What I See?
Second graders view a teacher-created terrarium, and complete a KWL chart. They discuss what they can see, Students go on a nature walk and compare the schoolyard to the terrarium, discussing the roles of rocks, plants, soil, and water...