Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Symbols in Chemical Equations
Chem4Kids! provides an overview of the symbols representing numerical values in chemical equations. Each symbol is defined and described.
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Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Rump and Ugla [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for the modern fairy tale, Rump and Ugla, is provided on these pages. Six character roles are needed in this activity.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Science Rocks: Air Lift
Through this experiment, students are challenged to lift a book (and other items) with just air. Requires simple household items, gallon-size, zipper-lock plastic bag, book, pencil, drinking straw, and tape.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Design Squad: Build: Build a Better Lunchbox
Follow the directions to build a lunchbox that will keep a frozen treat from melting.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Design Squad: Build: Unpoppable Balloon
Can you run a stick through a balloon without popping it? See if you can make this un-poppable ballon?
Microscopy UK
Microscopy Uk: A Virtual Pond Dip
In this site, you will be introduced to some of the more common organisms found in a pond. Contains a thorough guide to small and microscopic pond life with links to other descriptive sources.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Don't Buy It: Get Media Smart!: Buying Smart
Play a Price is Right style game and learn about merchandising. You will also find lots of information about advertising, brand names, and product value.
Scholastic
Scholastic: The Underground Railroad: Escape From Slavery
Imagine being a slave escaping from the South in 1860, and heading to freedom through the underground railroad. Students will hear from first-person accounts and investigate other primary sources from the 1800s.
US Department of Energy
Need Project: Solar Oven [Pdf]
An introduction and activity to engage students in building a solar oven.
TES Global
Tes: Nouns: Revision: Explanation Booklet
[Free Registration/Login Required] This seven-page resource provides definitions for different categories of nouns: common, proper, collective, hyphenated, compound, and abstract. Numerous examples with pictures are provided for each...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Present Perfect
A straightforward explanation of how the present perfect tense is formed with a printer-friendly page that is great for note keeping. One free online quiz and test evaluate mastery.
Other
New York State Education Department: Eighth Grade Math, Book Three (2006) [Pdf]
Part three of three; The March 2006 8th grade Math test from the State of New York. The test is 12 open-response questions dealing with topics such as algebra (solve for a variable, write function rules), geometry (translations, parallel...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Patterns in Mathematics: How Many Valentines?
Students look for patterns to determine how many valentines will be distributed in a class of 28 students. After trying the problem, they can look at several other methods that could be used and compare the answer they got. There is also...
Lin and Don Donn
Mrdonn.org: Daily Life in Olden Times: Southeast Cherokee Indians
Lesson and resources on the history of the Cherokee Indian tribe.
Utah State Office of Education
Utah Science: Matter
Discover atoms and molecules which make up matter, motion of atoms and how to measure the mass, volume and density of matter.
OER Commons
Oer Commons: Understanding Distance & Coordinates
Seventh graders find the distance between points on a number line by counting and by using subtraction. They then use subtraction to find differences in temperatures. Students discover that the distance between any two points on the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Rosa Parks: Civil Rights Activist
Through two primary source activities and a short video, learners will learn about Parks' lifelong commitment to the Civil Rights Movement.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sojourner Truth: Abolitionist and Women's Rights Activist
Through two primary source activities and a short biographical video, young scholars will understand the remarkable career of this persevering woman who lived up to her self-chosen name.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Henry David Thoreau: Author, Philosopher, and Abolitionist
By watching a short video and engaging in two primary source activities, students will explore the philosophy, writings, and impact of Henry David Thoreau.
Other
Usps: Oscar Micheaux: A Man Ahead of His Time
Celebrate Black History Month by studying this courageous, innovative filmmaker and entrepreneur. Discover how Mr. Micheaux overcame obstacles to become a memorable moviemaker.
Cosmos 4 kids
Cosmos4 Kids: You and the Universe
What is the universe? Learn about this topic in this reference article which includes a video that discusses a finding of a distant galaxy by NASA's Hubble.
Cosmos 4 kids
Cosmos4 Kids: What Makes a Star?
Understand the three main characteristics of a star by reading this reference page and watching the short video.
Cosmos 4 kids
Cosmos4 Kids: Reaching Middle Age
This site explains the stages a star goes through from a main sequence to death. This site includes a video.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Bermuda Triangle: How Is Energy Transferred Between Organisms?
Bermuda is a mysterious place. Meet Scotty and his family and join them on their holiday to learn about energy transfer in ecosystems.