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Compare 2-D Shapes
Second graders explore and analyze plane shapes. In this plane shapes lesson, 2nd graders evaluate shape attributes to classify shapes correctly. Students work in groups to create different shapes.
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Identify Cones
Third graders evaluate the attributes of cones. In this space shapes lesson, 3rd graders analyze three-dimensional shapes. Students explore the faces and edges of a cone.
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Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
Students study prokaryotes and eukaryotes and compare and contrast them. They review the parts of the cell and define th eterms prokaryotes and eukaryotes. In pairs, they identify the organelles in a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic...
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Croc or Gator?
Students study the similarities and differences between crocodiles and alligators using online information. They develop a Venn diagram based on their research.
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Absolute Ages of Rocks
In this ages of rock instructional activity, students review the processes involved with determining the ages of rocks which includes the radioactive decay of carbon-14. This instructional activity has 5 matching and 5 short answer...
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Sponges, Cnidarians, Flatworms, and Roundworms
For this simple animals worksheet, learners review the characteristics of sponges, cnidarians, flatworms, and roundworms. This worksheet has 12 matching questions.
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Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
In this energy worksheet, students review the processes that create energy for a cell: photosynthesis and cellular respiration. This worksheet has 11 fill in the blank and 14 short answer questions.
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Endangered Species
In this endangered species worksheet, students complete math word problems where they refer to the chart about endangered species. Students complete 7 problems.
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Introduce Vocabulary: From Tadpole to Frog
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson plan, students read From Tadpole to Frog, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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Slang Quiz: Mixed
For this English slang worksheet, students complete sentences by finding the definition of the English slang used.
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Mice Squeak; We Speak
Students create a poster. For this vocabulary lesson, students use vocabulary words such as squeak, creak, squeal, squawk and quack to identify the sounds and noises of each word. Students come up with rhyming words and...
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Amazon Rainforest
Seventh graders complete a simulation in which they travel through the Amazon rainforest. Using their map skills, they determine the best route and where to see specific plants and animals. They develop their own database to organize...
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REPRODUCTION
Students complete a variety of activities to study different concepts in Science. The activities are part of a layered curriculum. This is used to differentiate instruction and give a wide variety of assessment opportunities.
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Seasons
Students listen to stories about the seasons, and discuss the kinds of clothing people wear for each season. They take a walk, collecting items to go with each season, then draw pictures to match the season.
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Using Word Parts to Infer Meaning
Middle schoolers examine the importance of physical activities and use word parts to infer meaning to a story. They discuss agility, baseball, and ballet dancing, read an article, and observe a demonstration on breaking down words and...
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Using The Scientific Method
Students are given a problem or hypothesis, they can create a relevant experiment using the steps to the scientific method. They collect quantitative and qualitative observations in scientific experiments. Students identify the...
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Photosynthesis
Fourth graders discuss and identify the components of photosynthesis and the products of this process. They participate in a class discussion about the importance of oxygen, and in small groups act out the process of photosynthesis. ...
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Natural Selection And Evolution
Students investigate the concept of evolution and how natural selection is used as an indicator that evolution has happened. They recognize the three effects it has on diversity and how adaptations can develop. Diversity is explained as...
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Seasons
Students explore the four seasons. Through observation activities, they explore and discuss the weather changes that occur during each season. Students create a graph of the clothing that is worn during each season.
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The Life Cycle of a Flowering Plant
In this flowering plant activity, learners will review vocabulary words associated with the life cycle of flowering plants. This activity has 7 matching and 3 short answer questions.
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North American Butterflies and Moths of Fields, Meadows, and Fencerows
In this North American butterflies and moths worksheet, students click on the links in the questions about North American butterflies and moths of fields, meadows, and fencerows to find the answers to the questions and then come back and...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Arthur’s Baby
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Arthur's Baby, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Swimmy
Learners explore the story Swimmy. In this language arts lesson, students listen to the story and discuss the vocabulary. Learners discuss the word meanings and use them in a sentence.
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A School Puzzler
In this ch words worksheet, students read the clues and answer them with "ch" words. Students complete this for 8 "ch" words on this worksheet.