Curated OER
Time and Cycles - Dendrochronology
Students investigate the lives of trees by examining ring cycles. In this plant life lesson, students identify the field of study known as dendrochronology and discover its history. Students investigate a simulated tree ring and...
Curated OER
Habitat Choice in Woodbugs
Students investigate woodbugs. In this scientific investigation instructional activity, students explore the steps scientists take when conducting an investigation using live specimens. Students explore habitat preferences for woodbugs...
Curated OER
Using Active Learning to Reinforce Mathematics
Students predict, then measure how far a bug can travel on a "course" over a specified amount of time, then construct graphs based on the data they acquire.
Curated OER
Spy on a Spider
Students view slides or live specimens to name and describe the distinguishing features of groups of arthropods, especially spiders and insects. They complete worksheets, observe webs and then search for and record where spiders can be...
Curated OER
Bug Worksheet - Practice Counting
In this picture addition worksheet, 1st graders count the number of ladybugs. Students then circle or color the corresponding number.
Curated OER
The Chain Gang
Pupils perform a food chain simulation to determine what happens when a food chain is broken.
T. Smith Publishing
Counting to Five
Rows of cartoon-style animals are displayed for your mini mathematicians to count. At the end of each row, they write the number of animals counted. Numbers only range from 1 to 5, so this is most appropriate for absolute beginners. Cute!
Curated OER
Guesstimate
Pupils estimate large quantities. They first practice estimating beans in a tub. They solve a large scale problem using one method of estimating they learned while watching the video, "Eddie Files".
Curated OER
The Literature Connection
Second graders read Cucumber Soup by Vickie Leigh. They make representations for the number of each kind of bug found in the book. This lesson is a terrific way to show students how fractions, decimals and percents are related.
Curated OER
Buttons and Bears
Students read the problem and then identify the important information in the problem and highlight. They then brainstorm for ways to solve the problem by drawing a picture and working in pairs.
Curated OER
Scenes of the Earth
Students examine and study how changes in perspective can change the way that they can observe objects. They explore the relationship between a scene's area and its detail. Each student looks at the ground through cardboard tubes from...
Curated OER
Adding Whole Numbers
In this mathematical adding of three single digit numbers worksheet, 1st graders problem solve nine equations that involve three single digit numbers.
Curated OER
Bug Dominoes
In this dominoes learning exercise, students cut out 30 dominoes. Each game piece has pictures of bugs instead of dots to represent numbers. Students use the dominoes for any game playing purpose.
Curated OER
Bug Worksheet - Practice counting
In this counting practice worksheet, 1st graders count the number of bees and circle or color the correct number that corresponds to the sum.
Curated OER
Bug Worksheet - Practice Counting
In this picture addition worksheet, 1st graders count the number of butterflies. Students then circle or color the corresponding number.
Curated OER
Time and Motion on Track
Learners create a motion diagram for a distance and motion project. In this time and motion lesson, students take turns walking around the track and take pictures of their motion. Learners measure the distances and determine each...
Curated OER
Bug Eyes
Third graders observe, predict, record and report on a series of experiments with a praying mantid to test its visual acuity. They study the parts of an eye and compare human and mantid eyes.
Curated OER
Grooming Is A Good Thing
Students construct fly traps, collect house flies, and observe the flies grooming. They compare/contrast the fly's grooming techniques with their own. They develop a good grooming habits chart.
Curated OER
Build Your Own Bug
Students create a unique bug. In this lesson about bugs, students use their imagination to develop a new kind of bug. Students use construction paper, scissors, glue, and crayons to make their bug. Students explore the different parts of...
Curated OER
My Family and Me
Third graders observe and record the activities of the ant colony at various times of the day. They report on observations and discuss the role of cooperation and contributions to a family unit. They compare the social structure of ants.
Curated OER
Use of Microscopes and Creation of Slides
Students explore the use of microscopes and the creation of slides. They practice using, adjusting and viewing with a microscope. they view slides of familiar substances such as blood and fibers. In addition, they create slides using...
Curated OER
Simulation of Irradiation
In this irradiation worksheet, students simulate the effects of irradiation on bacteria growth by using UV light. Then students complete 6 short answer questions.
Curated OER
Pronoun Reference
For high school students, this presentation defining the correct use of pronouns, might be invaluable. Many students have trouble knowing when to use them in a sentence. By engaging in this presentation, learners can start to explore the...
Curated OER
Writing Out Loud: Poems for Two Voices
Helpful ways for poetry to reinforce your lesson - for any subject.