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Because Phrases
In this because clauses worksheet, students choose the best way to shorten a because clause from the options provided. Students complete 10 sentences.
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A Statistical Look at Jewish History
Students complete their examination over the Jewish Diaspora. Using population figures, they discover the importance of percentages in exploring trends. They use their own ethnic group and determine how it is represented in the United...
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Human Activity and the Environment
Learners review and analyze graphs and tables as a group. They develop their graph and data analysis skills by converting data tables from Human Activity and the Environment into graphs.
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Adjectives and Descriptive Phrases
Learners examine the use of adjectives and descriptive phrases to improve their written pieces. In this adjectives and descriptive phrases lesson, students look at demonstrative adjectives, common adjectives, and proper adjectives. They...
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Possessive Nouns: indicating possession for people or things
In this possession worksheet, learners complete the sentences with possessive nouns. Students complete 14 multiple choice questions.
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The Shapes of Art: A Lesson in Aesthetic Awareness
Students become immersed in analyzing the influences on and development of an artistic paradigm; they also move into, through and beyond the literary piece.
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Studying Mars
Learners study Mars and Odyssey's mission to Mars. In groups, they plan a community that could live on Mars.
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Everybody Needs a Rock
Students, after making quantitative and qualitative observations of their rocks, construct a Venn diagram or dichotomous key to classify their rocks.
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Learning Skills
Second graders role-play in a variety of different academic and social situations. In this social skills lesson, 2nd graders identify specific skills needed to succeed at home, in school, and out in the community.
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Natural Selection
Students use discussion questions, handout information and research topics to explore several issues related to natural selection and evolution. They examine Darwin's research on the finch and antibiotic resistance.
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Waddle You Know About Penguins
Second graders study the similarities and differences of the seventeen species of penguins. They investigate habitats and how these habitats are suited to each species characteristics. They see how animals adapt to their environments.
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Making Predictions
First graders write with his or her pencil on a worksheet created by the teacher his or her prediction of whether each part of a pumpkin will sink or float. They drop each of five objects in the water one at a time allowing enough time...
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Adverbs and Adverb Phrases
Fourth graders explore adverbs and adverb phrases. They practice writing adverb phrases describing the action in a selected sports picture. Students discuss the definition of adverbs and adverb phrases. They practice writing several...
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Understanding the Effects of Water Pollution
Third graders examine the effects of water pollution by participating in a story. After reading the story, they determine the best way to get rid of the pollution in a river using different objects. In groups, they complete a worksheet...
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Virtual Museum of Musical Instruments
Students incorporate elements of photo composition and demonstrate how to upload digital pictures to the computer. They create their own instrument utilizing resources from home as well as specialized music hardware. They participate in...
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Protecting the Guatemalan Rainforest through Certification
Eighth graders examine criteria that may be involved in forest certification. In this rainforest lesson students create a brochure to educate people on the benefits of buying certified forest products.
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Prepositions for Place
In this prepositions worksheet, students choose the correct word for the prepositions for place in each sentence. Students complete 40 sentences total.
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Connectors in Context
In this connecting words instructional activity, students choose the correct connecting word to complete the sentences. Students choose the connecting word for 15 sentences.
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Treaties - Grade 12
Twelfth graders explore the history and current issues facing First Nations treaties. For this native studies lesson, 12th graders research modern land claims in Canada and write reports based on their findings.
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Endangered Species and Extinction
Fourth graders explore endangered species and extinction. They discuss and write three reasons why it is important to save animals from becoming endangered or extinct. They discuss The Great Kapok Tree and write a letter discussing...
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Blending Fiction and Nonfiction to Improve Comprehension and Writing Skills
Students explore a content area by reading both fiction and nonfiction texts on the topic. They do more research online about the topic. After comparing the texts, they create their own written original work, using both narrative and...
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Health, Pollution, and Safety: Why Should We Care?
Students examine the impact of reducing the carbon dioxide emissions. They identify ways alternative fuels can lessen the effect of emissions on communities. Working in teams they conduct research from various community and Internet...
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Mapping a Stream
Students map an actual local waterway. They create full color scale drawings that include windfalls, plant cover, streambed composition, and landmarks such as trees, boulders, and slumps. This is a long-term project that involves...
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Where Canada Began
Third graders discuss the term "Birthplace of Confederation" in context to the beginnings of Canada. In groups, they create a list of the rights and responsibilities of citizens and identify examples of those who made contributions to...