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Protein Synthesis Activities
Students compare the process of protein synthesis in an analogy. They simulate the process of protein synthesis kinesthetically using index cards and write a paragraph to explain the process.
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Enrichment Activities - "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH"
Fifth graders read the novel "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH." They discuss the various characters in the book, and the different types of conflict that take place within the book. They also research owls and rats to make comparisons...
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Understanding Abuse
Students are introduced to the various forms of child abuse. Using the internet, they discover the proper ways to report abuse to adults and the warning signs of someone being abused. In groups, they complete a case study to end the lesson.
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Cell 9 Edited: Meiosis
Student list the steps of mitosis with a brief definition of each stage. Then they begin their study of meiosis. They practice placing the stages of meiosis in order using flashcards depicting the Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and...
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Claymation Video
Students photograph important landmarks in town, write descriptive articles, and share them with other students through the school newspaper and web site. They also create a documentary-style video that speaks to an organization within...
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President James Earl Carter
In this American history worksheet, students read a biography about President James Earl Carter and answer 7 multiple choice questions.
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Personal Information Dialogue
In this ESL personal information worksheet, students ask 9 personal information questions to another student. The questions are ones that would appear in everyday dialogue. Possible answers are on the second page.
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Total English: ELL Activity
In this ELL worksheet, students Correct mistakes in questions, fill in a chart about friends and family members, and share information with a partner. Includes teacher instructions.
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The Troublemaker: Writing Practice
In this finish the story activity worksheet, learners read an unfinished short story entitled "The Troublemaker". Students use the lines provided to finish the story as they wish.
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The Tudor Monarchs
In this Tudor monarchs study guide worksheet, learners uncover details about Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey, and Queens Mary and Elizabeth during this period of British history.
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The Lost Art of Letter Writing
Students discover the art of writing letters. In this writing lesson plan, students read letters written by President Harry Truman and then write a series of their own letters that would give insight into the times in which they live.
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We Need More Than Money
Learners identify examples of private resources. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students read the book A Chair for My Mother and identify the private resources the characters used in the text. Learners name private...
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Paired Conjunctions (Correlative Conjunctions)
In this paired conjunctions practice instructional activity, learners read an instructional page regarding correlative conjunctions and then respond to 13 questions.
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Reviewing the Past Tense
In this past tense verb review worksheet, students fill in the 10 blanks using forms of the verbs in parentheses. Students review past tense verbs.
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Reading Comprehension: The Death Car
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students must read "The Death Car" and answer reading comprehension questions about the selection. Students have 12 minutes to complete the exercise.
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John Constable: artist
Students paint their own cloudy sky after studying paintings of the artist John Constable. In this John Constable lesson plan, students read and discuss the outdoor paintings of this artist and then complete their own painting of the...
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Better English Lessons: Grammar Skills, "Set"
For this online interactive English skills worksheet, students respond to 20 multiple choice questions that require them to select the appropriate words to complete the sentences. Answers are scored immediately.
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A Furious Mob
In this Stamp Act worksheet, students read and discuss an excerpt titled "A Furious Mob," which was written by Governor Thomas Hutchinson regarding the events of August 26, 1765.
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You're Grounded
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 6-paragraph article about the Iceland volcanic eruption that halted European transportation in 2010. Students respond to 5 short answer questions regarding the article....
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Anne Carson
Students read poetry and a biography of poet Anne Carson as part of a creative writing lesson. In this poetry analysis lesson, students read about the poet, read her poetry, and analyze a photograph to then write a poem. Students write...
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The Grandchildren Problem
In this grandchildren problem, students read facts about grandchildren. They use logical reasoning to determine the birthday of four grandchildren. Students predict the date of the fifth grandchild's birth. This one-page worksheet...
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Vocabulary Review #9
In this vocabulary review #9 worksheet, students interactively complete 10 sentences by selecting the correct word with immediate online feedback.
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Interrupting Chicken
Students read the book Interrupting Chicken about someone who keeps interrupting. In this reading lesson plan, students discuss how they should not interrupt in class.
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Using Abbreviations with Names of People
In this abbreviations worksheet, students rewrite sentences using the correct abbreviation for the names of people. Students rewrite 8 sentences.