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American Quilts
Third graders demonstrate the ability to make an emotional connection to A Quilt Story.
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Soldados: Soldiers' Stories
This lesson will help students practice conducting an oral history interview, increase knowledge about what it is like to be a soldier, gain knowledge about the Vietnam War and gain knowledge about the Chicano experience in the U.S.
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Household Hazardous Waste Reduction
Students discover the different types of hazardous waste. They examine ways to dispose of the hazardous materials safely and without harming the environment.
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Coping With Alzheimer's
Students examine the coping skills that are necessary when dealing a loved who has Alzheimer's disease. They write using emotionally charged descriptive words after watching an associated video.
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Timeline of Mine
Students create a 3-D self-standing album containing an accurate timeline of his/her life. They select personal items to attach to the timeline (like jewelry, photos, etc.). Also, they create journals as keepsakes for themselves and...
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Author Activities
In this author activity worksheet, students read a variety of books and discuss ideas that go along with the themes of the books. Students read Ruby Rogers books, Stink books, and also Troll Trouble books. After reading the books the...
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Table of Contents
In this table of contents worksheet, learners read information about the table of contents and use a practice example to answer questions. Students answer four questions using the table of contents.
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Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a short passage entitled, "Fixing the Roof", answer 7 multiple choice questions, fill in 6 blanks with vocabulary words and answer 1 question with a paragraph.
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Underground Vault Protects World's Seeds
Students share ideas about keeping things safe, then read a news article about a huge vault built to store billions of seeds. In this current events instructional activity, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and...
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Ancient Times
Students create a mural depicting modern life. In this ancient civilizations instructional activity, students view images of wall painting from ancient civilizations showing aspects of their daily life. Students discuss the ways our life...
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The Metamorphosis and Other Stories by Franz Kafka
In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about The Metamorphosis and Other Stories. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Wanted: The Infamous Five
Young scholars name the five most common types of foodborne pathogens. They comprehend how bacteria can grow and spread. Students are taught healthy hygiene and food-safety habits. They discuss the crimes of the five most wanted...
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Creating Bar Graphs and Pie Graphs
Second graders observe a demonstration of the creation of a bar graph and a pie graph of their favorite colors. They gather information about various topics from their classmates, then organize the information, creating a bar and a pie...
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I Am the Star
Students act as "Student of the Week." They bring in pictures of themselves, some of their favorite items, and a biographical/favorites sheet to share with the rest of the class. The class then writes about and draws a picture of this...
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State Symbols
Third graders examine the symbolism of the United States by observing different flags. In this U.S. History lesson, 3rd graders utilize the Internet to research state seals, flags, and other symbols that represent specific areas of our...
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Jack-O-Lantern Glyph
In this Jack-o-Lantern glyph worksheet, students use the legend to draw a Jack-o-Lantern that illustrates their own personal information. Students then write about the person the illustrated Jack-o-Lantern represents on the last page.
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Toddler Bitten By Snake
In this ESL reading comprehension worksheet, students will read a short article for understanding. Upon completion, students will respond to 4 multiple choice reading comprehension questions.
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Moving Day
In this problem solving worksheet, 3rd graders use logic to come to a solution. Students read a short scenario and respond to 1 short answer question writing a logical solution to the given situation.
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Big Bubble Letter Poster
In this getting to know you worksheet, students follow the directions to create bubble letters for their names and then fill each letter with information about themselves.
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Scales, Scutes, and Skins
Students identify the various adaptations of reptiles and amphibians. After distinguishing between reptiles and amphibians, students discuss the ways in which their adaptations aid in their survival. They participate in a hands on...
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Persuasive Writing
In this persuasive writing worksheet, students read different scenarios and decide how you would put the scenarios into paragraphs for persuasive writing. Students read 2 scenarios.
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Reading Comprehension Activity
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read 3 different passages and answer a set of multiple choice questions for each. Answers can be submitted and scored on line.
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I Wear My Genes Inside Out: The Genetic Characteristics of Animals
Students create mixed breed dogs using paper illustrations of various breeds. They label dogs created by students using the Genetics Center and discuss the aspects of genetics that affect the outcome of the various projects.