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Science 911: Car Crash Testing
Young scholars explore, experiment and analyze the concept of using dummies in a car crash test. They collaborate in a series of tests designed to simulate what really happens in a two-car collision. Each student incorporates...
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Reported Speech- Indirect Speech
In this reported speech worksheet, students change 10 sentences into direct speech, change 18 sentences into indirect speech, and change 15 sentences to direct speech.
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Problem Solving: Use the Remainder
In this remainder instructional activity, students solve 6 word problems that include remainders, then tell how the remainder was used. Students are given a "hint" for problem number 1.
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Features of Shells
Students create a new shell. In this shell features lesson, students different types of shells, discuss their special features and talk about how animals use shells. Students use the Internet to research information on shells and then...
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Aging of Trees
Young scholars examine tree rings to determine its age. In this tree ring lesson, students examine core tree samples, identify the tree rings, and then determine its age. Young scholars complete a worksheet, deciding which of the two...
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Build A Tree
Students study the different parts of a tree and the significance of each part. In this build a tree lesson, students use role-playing theater to reinforce what they are learning. Students use their imagination to become tree parts with...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Cows Can't Fly
Students are introduced to vocabulary words from the story Cows Can't Fly and identify words during the reading of the story. In this introduction to vocabulary words lesson plan, students recall vocabulary words from the story and...
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Reading A Historical Photograph
Students examine a historical photograph to gather information and draw conclusions.
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Dietary Fiber Introduction
Students research fiber and consider its sources, functions and importance to overall health. They sample high-fiber items, complete worksheets and take a quiz on their fiber research.
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Daily Life in the Fur Trade: Communications & Resourcefulness
Student complete a number of activities using computer based resources and primary sources to research the fur trade. They answer questions using the computer research.
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Tall Tales
Young scholars are provided with an opportunity to explore not only the interface but also the variety of scenery and objects available on the program. Younger students may require additional teacher assistance during the computer activity.
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Creek Monitoring
Sixth graders conduct a variety of assessments at a local stream to determine if it is a suitable habitat for salmon. They measure temperature, tubidity, dissolved oxygen, pH levels, bacteria and nutrients. In this unit, 6th graders work...
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Sound; Year 1
Learners, on a listening walk around the school and its grounds, make notes/comments on the range and variety of sounds in each environment. They listen to recorded sounds and attempt to recognize them.
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Researching Some Loyalist Stories
Students use electronic media to research Loyalist stories from Canada. They use the research to create a brochure, slide show, or electronic newsletter.
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Design Your Life
Students use three different pieces of art and identify the power struggles that are being represented. In groups, they use the Internet to research the distribution of wealth throughout Canada during the Victorian time period. They...
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Breeds of Cattle Internet Search
Pupils identify different breeds of cattle and select one breed to investigate further. They gather information online about breed's origin, physical characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages, and present their findings orally to...
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Protective Services/ "Dump Busters"
Students tell,write and show the importance of following correct procedures to promote safety of self, others, property, and shared resources. They
determine a crime suspect through systematic inquiry and objective information gathering.
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A Brightly Colored Past
Students read A Brightly Colored Past, choose three things they found out about Middletown's African-American history that they didn't know before, and create slide using Kid Pix Studio Deluxe to be incorporated into classwide slide show.
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6-8 Baseball Fun: Percentages, Decimals, and Fractions
Middle schoolers practice the concepts behind fractions, decimals, and percents by using sports statistics on baseball cards. In this baseball math lesson, students use fractions and estimation to calculate statistics. Middle schoolers...
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What about Babuie's Behavior?
Students read the story about Babuie's behavior and relate it to a finite state machine. In this language arts lesson, students discuss and analyze their reading assignments. They develop a method to help them understand the finite state...
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Keeping Little Kids Safe Spelling Worksheet
In this spelling and handwriting worksheet, students practice writing 5 specific spelling words associated with the safety of kids 3 times each on the lines provided. Students listen as they hear each paragraph about safety read to them.
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Being an Active Family
Students brainstorm ideas that will help them to be more active. In this activity activity students select an indoor activity they can do as a family and other ways they can get moving.
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Guy Fawkes
Pupils read about Guy Fawkes who tried to destory the British parliament buidling in 1605. They answer questions about his biography.
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Symme"tree"
Students practice drawing lines of symmetry after the teacher draws shapes on the board. They create a class symme"tree" using only symmetrical shapes to decorate it.