Grand Designs And Great Failures

Explore the wonders of County Claire, Ireland's Bunratty Castle. Through pictures and in-depth descriptions, go on a journey to see the exterior and interior of the castle. Learn why the grand castle was built, what materials were used...

Designed for teachers who use Tangerine in the classroom, this resource provides background information on the novel, issues raised by the story, and literary devices Bloor employs. A good addition to your curriculum library.

When is a cow not a cow? When, as a homograph, it is used as a verb to mean to frighten with threats, of course. Studying antonyms is a great way to increase vocabulary and the 10 questions on this antonym quiz will challenge your middle...

To find life on another planet, scientists look for gases (atmosphere), water, and temperatures that are not extreme. In this activity, groups of pupils become "Titan-ians," scientists who want to explore Earth for possible life forms....

Include this instructional activity as your class watched Darwin's Dangerous Idea. Young scientists answer sixteen short answer questions after (or during) the film, all of which are recall-level and should be simple to answer if they...

For this reading comprehension worksheet students read a passage about Wilson Bentley, The Snowflake Man. Students will then answer six multiple choice recall questions pertaining to the story.

Students investigate natural disasters by completing an Earth science worksheet. In this tsunami lesson, students utilize measuring tools to complete a tsunami measurement activity using protractor, foam board, water sand and scales....

Students define and understand the concept of geothermal features.  In this geothermal features lesson plan, students discuss and research geothermal features and record their findings on two worksheets (Geothermal Greatness and How does...

Students are introduced to the design of Old Faithful Lodge at Yellowstone Park including its use of trusses. They work in groups and use straws and modeling clay to design and test a variety of building supports.

Students examine natural resources and landforms of the United States.  In this natural wonders lesson, students reading a textbook chapter students design a scrapbook, illustrating the natural wonders.  Students build models and write...