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Talking about your name in math terms
Young scholars talk about mathematical language. In this talking about your name lesson, students use the letters in their own name to review math vocabulary and concepts.
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Itineraries Three: Guiding on the community trail.
Students become familiar with the vocabulary of various trip activities. For this itineraries lesson, students use questioning words such as how long and how far to describe activities on trips. Students practice questions and answers...
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Spelling
In this recognizing the correctly spelled words worksheet, students read rows of words spelled four different ways, identify the ones that are spelled correctly, and write them. Students circle and write 15 answers.
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Using the Thesaurus: Synonyms
In this recognizing synonyms and antonyms worksheet, 6th graders read a list of keywords and a group of four words to identify the word that is an antonym for the keyword. Students circle 12 answers.
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Teamwork
This activity will give students the opportunity to consider what is involved in cooperative efforts and why real teamwork can be very effective. As a result, they may be able to offer suggestions for improving cooperation in their own...
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Writing Number Sentences
Learners practice writing number sentences. After reading real world problems, they describe the same situation by writing a number sentence. Students use algebra tiles, or counters, to demonstrate the use zero pairs in solving...
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Find the Average
In this math instructional activity, students solve five word problems. In each word problem, students solve the problem by finding the average.
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It’s a Big, Big World
Young scholars examine the role of the explorers. In this explorers and conquistadors, students create word puzzles (Wordles) regarding the time period in history. Young scholars conduct research regarding a particular explorer and...
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Legends Old and New
Young scholars listen to a Native American legend and discuss the basic elements of story. In small groups they read and analyze more legends from books and Websites. Then they compose and present an original legend.
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Understanding Political Cartoons
Students draw two political cartoons. They compare the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890 to the stand-off that took place at Wounded Knee in l973. They examine the role that Manifest Destiny played in the West.
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Explore Chapters 1 - 5
Students preview the novel, "Dragonwings," by Laurence Yep, make connections between the novel previewed and their prior knowledge, other texts, and the world. They utilize graphic representations including charts, graphs, pictures, and...
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Social Studies: Shaking the Family Tree
Create family trees while reading "Little House in the Big Woods." After examining Laura Ingalls Wilder's family tree, compare it to a real tree's roots and branches. Conclude with interviewing family members and decorating family...
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Waterdrops
In this science worksheet, students learn the importance of water conservation by completing 6 pages in the color newsletter. Students list ways their school could save water, read cartoon tips for home water conservation and complete a...
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Hello Summer
Students celebrate the great outdoors and the coming summer break by studying the natural world. In this seasons lesson, students engage in bark rubbing and operate a digital camera to capture outdoor imagery for a collage to help them...
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Tree Talk
Students discuss trees, leaves, and the growth process In this 1st - 3rd grade lesson plan, students identify various types of leaves, recognizing the differences in size and shape. Students create tracings of various leaves to...
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Memory and Learning
Students identify parts of the brain and what each part does. In this brain anatomy lesson plan, students participate in activities that focus on the job of each part of the brain co connect the task to the brain section. Students make a...
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Jobs in the 21st Century
Young scholars understand the tools that will be used in the lab in the 21st century. In this job preparation lesson, students experiment and understand how to use lab equipment. Young scholars will write about the lab tools they've...
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On the Seashore
Students read the book On the Seashore and complete activities such as reading a book, color and cut out animal cards, model rock making, shell graphing, shell patterns, and more. In this seashell lesson plan, students use the sea shells...
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Baseball the National Pastime of the Dominican Republic
Ninth graders examine how the game of baseball has played a significant role in shaping the culture of the Dominican Republic. They analyze a world map, and read and discuss an informational handout. Students can then create a sports...
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Money and Credit: Making Good Decisions
Students participate in activities that teach them how to manage money. In this managing money lesson plan, students set long and short term goals for economic success by having discussions, identifying benefits of saving, and...
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Pond-life Safari
Students determine the living and non-living parts of pond life. In this pond life lesson, students examine the plants, animals, and insects that live in ponds. They look through a variety of print media, cut out pictures, and arrange...
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Oh, Go Fly a Kite!
Young scholars research and report on aspects of kites including: history, types, building and flying kites. They use Inspiration Software as a graphic organizer. They use gathered research to complete informational booklets.
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Exploring 9/11 in Historical, Cultural and International Context: Why Here, Why Us, Why Now?
Students examine the international conflicts that might have caused the terrorist attacks of 9/11. In groups, they research the similarities and differences between the three major religions and how they connect to 9/11. To end the...
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The Brain Teaser Five Pack
In this critical thinking worksheet, students explain in their own words the answers to 5 mentally challenging brain teasers asked on the worksheet.