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A Hydrothermal Adventure
Students analyze hydrothermal vents. In this hydrothermal vents lesson, students discover the effects of hydrothermal vents on tectonic plates. Students make model hydrothermal vents to understand how they form and operate.
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A Bioluminescent Gallery
Students examine the different types of luminescence in deep sea organisms. In this bioluminescence lesson, students investigate how color and light aide deep ocean organisms by describing the characteristics of the habitat and...
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Redesigning the Classroom
Students redesign the classroom space. In this geometry lesson, students part take in making classroom rules and assigning value to the space in the classroom. They investigate measuring and problem solving in this lesson.
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Quieting Down Muscles and Bones
Students familiarize themselves with the proper names of muscles and bones and where they are located.
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Compass Crusaders
Students discover how to use a compass and how to use that knowledge in the field while applying orienteering and mathematical skills.
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On Our Own- Surviving on Another Planet
Pupils investigate current models for Lunar and Martian settlements and study the mathematics behind these designs. They design their own Lunar or Martian settlement with an explanation of why their model would work best.
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Exploring Virtual Europe
Students research the geography, government, climate, history, economy, and culture of a European country. They select a country in Europe, explore various websites, and complete a worksheet.
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A Toast to Our Community
Young scholars bake bread with a dual purpose: to explore, through the metaphor of baking bread, the potential dynamics and purposes of a classroom, and to begin investigating the idea that everyday things are connected to the...
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Learning About Guatemala Through Its Kites
Students are introduced to Guatemala and to the tradition of giant kites. They decorate the kite sail and construct the kite. Students identifies possible causal factors contributing to given historical events.
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Moving with Music
Second graders explore and experience the basic concepts of crescendo, decrescendo, andante and allegro by moving with the appropriate signal in accordance to the music being sung. They study the words to the songs "Old McDonald,"...
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Explorations Through Time
In this earth history worksheet, high schoolers visit a website and complete 15 fill in the blank and 8 short answer questions based on what they read. Topics include biodiversity, animal kingdoms, evolution, fossils, and extinction.
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Worksheet 1. Reading: Giant Pandas
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about giant pandas. They then answer the 8 true/false questions using the information they just read.
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Past Time: Vocabulary Practice Worksheet 3
In this vocabulary practice worksheet, learners choose the best word from 2 possible choices to complete each of 12 sentences. Despite the title, the sentences have little to do with past time.
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Build-A-Bird
Students create an imaginary bird. In this anatomy lesson, students analyze how artists represent birds historically, then determine the anatomical aspects that suit a bird to its habitat. Using this information, students create an...
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Where's the Sand?
Students identify the characteristics of deserts. In this geography lesson plan, students discuss the characteristics of a desert and label a map with the names of deserts.
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Adjective Clauses
In this completing sentences worksheet, students use a word from the word pool to fill in the blanks in ten sentences. Some are adjective clauses.
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Vocabulary Practice
In this vocabulary words learning exercise, students choose the correct word that fits the description. Students choose 12 words that fit the description.
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Vocabulary Practice: Past Time
In this vocabulary skills worksheet, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions that require them to select the appropriate words to complete the sentences that express past time.
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Create a Cloud in a Bottle
Students examine the earth's atmosphere. In this hands-on science lesson, students follow the outlined steps to create clouds in 2-liter bottles.
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Show Me a Flowerpot
Students compare and contrast handmade and machine-made products in a study about the evolution of production processes in American history. In this production history instructional activity, students explore a flowerpot in depth....
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Gold Rush Abolitionists: How different was the role of Spanish-speaking blacks under Mexican rule from the role of English-speaking blacks under U.S. rule?
Students determine how Spanish-speaking blacks and English speaking blacks were treated differently. For this emancipation lesson, students compare the Mexican and American rules regarding slavery.
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Feelings Synonyms Connect Four Game
In this feelings synonyms activity, students play a connect four game with synonyms that represent feelings. Students play with 42 feelings cards.
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Science: Putting Down Roots
Fourth graders, in small groups, observe plants and note their characteristics. After drawing pictures of the plants, including their roots systems, they hypothesize in which environments the plants would best thrive. Finally, 4th...
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Extraterrestrial Communication: Can We Talk to Anybody Out There?
Students examine the possibilities of communication with other living organisms within our solar system through research and hands on activities, as well as observing and analyzing teacher demonstrations.