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Genetics Intro
In this genetics worksheet, students write in definitions for 11 terms associated with basic genetics. Students use Punnett squares to complete 8 short answer questions.
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Properties of Soaps
Students investigate 3 types of soap. In this properties of soaps lesson plan, students test soap with pepper and observe the reaction between the two. They make observations of the 3 types of soaps and make a chart to compare each. They...
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Electromechanical Relay Logic
In this physics worksheet, students solve and write short answers on 19 questions about electromechanical relay logic. They interpret schematic diagrams and answer questions about it.
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Parentheses
Point out the proper uses of parentheses with this informational handout! This resource explains how to use parentheses for side comments, numbers in a list, and citations of outside sources. Learners can read a series of examples for...
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Onomatopoeia
This mini-lesson on onomatopoeia introduces the device through a poem and definition. It culminates in drawing an element of nature with the sound associated with it written across the picture.
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Domino Dash
Eighth graders examine the relationship between speed, time and distance. In this motion lesson plan students complete a lab activity that allows them to calculate average speed.
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Cinderella Stories
Students explore their creative writing skills. In this Cinderella writing lesson, students compare perspective as they read and discuss 2 versions of the "Three Little Pigs." Students then watch "Cinderella" and use their creative...
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Defining Moments
Seventh graders use context clues to define words. In this language arts lesson, 7th graders engage in a class discussion regarding how we determine the meaning of words that we aren't familiar with. Then, students complete a very good...
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Thomas Jefferson: Philosopher of Freedom
Students view a documentary on Thomas Jefferson. Statesman, scientist, architect, president-he was America's dashing Renaissance man. After viewing, students discuss what they saw then write their own version of a biography of Thomas...
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Inventors
Students brainstorm a list of inventions that have affected their lives. In groups, they use the internet to research a specific inventor and their invention. They use the information to write two paragraphs and share their information...
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Making a Family Newsletter: Using a Word Template
Students create a one-page family newsletter about a selected person in their family. They bring in a photo or use a digital camera to take a picture of their selected family member, and use a newsletter template to write and publish...
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What About Health?
Students examine the concepts of healthy and unhealthy drugs. They read and discuss excerpts from the book "The Human Body," develop a list of healthy and unhealthy drugs, and write sentences relating to safety about medicines and other...
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A Skinhead Comes Clean
Students draw parallels between the Nazi movement that inspired the Holocaust and the Neo-Nazi movement of today. They can also write and submit email questions to TJ via a Web site.
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Deciphering Morse Code
Students write and decode messages using Morse code, as Civil War soldiers might have done. They use a worksheet imbedded in this activity to help them experience morse code.
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California Missions Project-Using Publisher
Students create a California Missions magazine that includes a Table of Contents, pictures, and websites. In this culture and history lesson, students research missions and write and create a magazine article about it.
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Decimal Word Problems
In this decimals worksheet, students solve 10 different word problems that include using decimals. First, they determine the amount of change received from a cashier given a specific amount. Then, students write a decimal representing...
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Uses of Numbers 3
In this number uses worksheet, students tell how each number is being used. Students write position, count, measure, or label for each given problem. students then complete a problem solving word problem where they must identify the...
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I Dream of Castles: A Comparative Study of Castles in Feudal Europe and Japan
Students study castles of Japan while comparing and contrasting them with those of in Europe from the feudal era. They complete a unit of studies that includes reading, writing, Internet research, and critical thinking. They examine how...
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Signaling
In this signaling worksheet, students follow directions to make a circuit involving batteries, light bulbs, wires and more. Students then try to make morse code signals with their circuit.
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Jingle Bells Streamer Routine
Learners perform movements with streamers as part of a P.E. activity. They dance to the song Jingle Bells, following explicit directions. They practice a dance routine, and can create their own dance.
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Moon Landing
Learners research about the July 20, 1969, moon landing. They demonstrate their knowledge of the first moon landing by creating peek-a-boo rocket books. Also they can make their own moon rocks with an easy-to-make dough.
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Track Meet
In this reasoning worksheet, 3rd graders look over a table with statistics and solve the answers to 5 word problems related to the table about a class track meet.
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wordsnake- Word Puzzle- Data
In this wordsnake puzzle worksheet, students locate words that are associated with data. They start at an arrow on the page, and work their way across and down, but not diagonally, through a grid. They locate one word attached to another...
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Practice Tracing Lines
In this early childhood practice tracing lines worksheet, students practice drawing straight lines as they help the balloons rise by tracking the dashed lines from the bottom to the top.