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Next Year's Seeds
Fifth graders explore genetic traits. In this genetic traits lesson plan, 5th graders discover how traits are passed from parent to offspring while examining plants. Students problem solve real world applications.
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Two Sources of Story Ideas for Our Paper
Students research and identify story ideas for the school newspaper. In this story ideas lesson, students pitch story ideas to their teacher on a weekly basis using a specific format. Students find the majority of their ideas from print...
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Gazebos and Other Worlds
Design a simple structure such as the gazebo. Work with your class to identify the six faces of a cube pattern and name other uses of patterns in industry. They draft, cut out, and assemble a cube pattern. They draw out and assemble two...
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Present Simple Verb and Comprehension Worksheet
In this verb form and comprehension worksheet, learners fill in 25 blanks with the correct verb forms in 2 paragraphs. They read 2 short paragraphs and answer 23 short answer questions based on their comprehension of the reading.
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Monet and Impressionism
Monet is a great artist to study and impressionism is a wonderful art style to practice. Learners read about Monet then attempt to use impressionist painting techniques. Book and image links are included.
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Addition word problems
In this addition word problems learning exercise, students complete word problems with one and two digit numbers. Students complete 6 word problems.
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Math Word Problems: Addition and Subtraction
In this math word problems-addition and subtraction worksheet, learners read five sentences and answer the questions using addition and subtraction.
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Dining Out With Manduca
Students collect leaves from home to determine if the Manduca prefers them to tomato plants. They observe the Manduca over time and make predictions. They share their observations with the class.
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Math Word Problems: Simple Addition and Subtraction
In this math word problems: simple addition and subtraction activity, student read five sentences and solve the simple addition or subtraction problem.
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Conservation in Small Spaces: Conservation
Students define conservation, identify actions that conserve habitat and those that reduce habitat, and generate ideas about how one can practice conservation in everyday life.
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Word Problems: Simple Addition
In this word problem worksheet, students complete 5 simple addition problems. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Addition word problems
In this word problems learning exercise, students complete addition word problems containing one and two digit numbers. Students complete 5 word problems.
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Addition and Subtraction word problems
In this addition and subtraction worksheet, students solve word problems involving one and two digit numbers. Students solve 5 problems.
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Aquatic Safari
Learners use an Internet Web site to locate the scientific information about various marine species. They use the Internet to find the scientific information about marine animals.
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Worms, Nature's Recyclers!
Students study what worms need to survive in different environments. They study how worm composting improves soil and reduce waste. They discuss composting techniques and present a puppet show about a worm's life.
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U.S. History: Antebellum Heroes and Villains
Eighth graders research and write reports on key figures of the Antebellum Period. The projects also include pictures, bibliographies, and timelines about their assigned figure. In addition, 8th graders present oral reports to classmates.
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Water Has Many Uses
Students discover numerous uses of water. In this water usage instructional activity, students interview family members and discover unknown ways water is used in our daily lives. Numerous resources are provided.
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Would You Rather 2
The best way to get to know your class is to ask them questions about themselves. Use these silly questions to ask kids what they would rather do, eat, or see. There are 10 questions total, with three possible answers for each question....
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Modeling the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Examine the concept of an electromagnetic spectrum with your students, as they observe a demonstration of a model, construct and compare a different model of the spectrum commonly used in textbooks, and construct their own models of the...
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In the Company of Wild Butterflies
Students discover the life cycle of a butterfly and explain the different stages. In this exploratory lesson students watch a video and create insect art and they will get an opportunity to view live specimens of butterflies.
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How many more?
In this subtraction worksheet, students complete word problems that ask how many more of something there is. Students complete 5 word problems.
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English Exercises: Present Continuous Tense
This resource appears to be interactive, but I could not get it to work online. However, it provides practice using modal verbs correctly, and could be printed and copied for use at a desk, or your could project it and discuss with the...
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Cause and Effect Worksheet 2
Why does Scout fear Boo? Why does George kill Lennie? Whether in literature or life, helping young learners recognize the relationship between actions and consequences is an important lesson. Have your class match twelve observable...
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To Rot or Not!
Students discover that composting helps reduce landfill waste and is good for the soil. They explore the techniques of composting through a variety of media, art activities and hands-on experience.