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Calorimetry Lab
In this calorimetry lab, students apply the information read about a calorimeter to conduct a scientific investigation. Students record their data in a chart. Students use the information from the chart to calculate specific heat of...
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The Amoeba
In this amoeba instructional activity, students read a selection about the amoeba, then answer a set of 7 comprehension questions and color and label a diagram of an amoeba.
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Fish Communities in the Hudson
In this Hudson River worksheet, students read about fish communities in the river and complete related graph and comprehension activities.
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Breeding Bird Atlas Activity
In this breeding birds worksheet, students read a passage about birds and the Breeding Birds Atlas, then answer a set of comprehension questions based on graphs, maps and pictures given. Questions have multiple components.
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Growing Seeds
In this science worksheet, students read 5 different scenarios with varied growing conditions for plants. Students make a prediction for each: Will it grow a little, grow a lot, or not grow at all?
Learning Station
Point of View—Picking Favorites
For this writing worksheet, learners discover how a story can change depending on the point of view the writer has chosen. Students read several excerpts from stories and respond in writing to how they are different.
Sundance
Teaching Strategies: The Giver
Can utopia be achieved? Included here are three literature worksheets to pair with Lois Lowry's The Giver. Pupils work in groups to come up with solutions to society's issues, individuals back up a statement related to a topic in the...
Monterey Bay Aquarium
What's in a Name?
Combine art and word analysis in a lesson about genus and species. Elementary children sleuth out the meaning of scientific names for a number of shark species using a prefix and suffix definition chart. They then draw an image of the...
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Classroom Supplies
Challenge young mathematicians to buy classroom supplies by staying within the means of a $1,000 budget. The mathematical activity provides learners with the opportunity to decide what items from the supply list would benefit a class of...
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Sea Turtle Alphabet Activity
In this sea turtle alphabet activity worksheet, students examine the 9 words pertaining to sea turtles and list them in alphabetical order on the lines provided.
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Interview Avec Kathryn Hire, Astronaute
Bring a female astronaut into your French classroom with this interview. Give your class the opportunity to hear it as you (or two classmates) read it aloud. Following the page-long interview are a set of comprehension questions. Some...
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Piranhas
In this piranhas activity, students read information about piranhas and select the correct word or phrases to complete the 15 gaps in the text choosing from multiple choice suggestions. This activity is online and interactive.
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The Water Cycle
In this water cycle worksheet, students read an informational passage, observe a labeled diagram of the transpiration water cycle, and answer comprehension questions. Students answer seven multiple choice questions and write a story from...
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Computer Basics For Kids Worksheet
The computer can be a wonderful tool with so many applications. Third graders read a four paragraph procedural text to learn about: central processing unit, memory, input, output. They answer four fill in the blank and multiple choice...
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A Short History of Natural Gas
For this energy source worksheet, 3rd graders read a short passage about the history of natural gas. Students must then answer several multiple choice questions about the passage.
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Jupiter - King of the Planets
In this Jupiter learning exercise, students read a passage about the environment and atmosphere of Jupiter. Students then answer several multiple choice questions about the passage.
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Koala Lou
In this Australian worksheet, students explore the koala and other Australian animals. Students read about the Bush Olympics and things koalas are good at, and write and complete a matching activity.
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English Lesson Plan on Barack Obama
In this English worksheet, students read about Barack Obama. Students engage in a variety of reading and listening comprehension activities related to the article on Barack Obama.
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How Big is Big?
The blue whale is the focus of this life science activity. Students read an excellent selection on the blue whale, and answer ten comprehension questions. Then, students are divided into two groups. Each group has to estimate how big 85...
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President Thomas Woodrow Wilson
In this President Thomas Woodrow Wilson worksheet, students read to assess comprehension skills. In this multiple choice worksheet, students answer seven question.
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Outer Space
In this space worksheet, students write a sentence for each picture. The pictures show a space shuttle, an astronaut, and a planet.
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Day And Night
In this short excerpt activity, students read and discuss what they can see at night, what they can see during the day and then answer three comprehension questions.
Core Knowledge Foundation
Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue
Young adventurers embark on a journey, setting sail along the blue ocean with Christopher Columbus. Teachers will find that this unit makes their lesson planning smooth sailing!
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Greater Horseshoe Bat
In this Greater Horseshoe Bat worksheet, students read the passage on another page and then answer seven comprehension questions.