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Comparison Model and Stacking Approach
In this addition and subtraction worksheet, students complete word problems containing the comparison model and stacking approach. Students complete 20 problems.
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Patterned Paragraphs
Students reinforce the importance of being specific while dealing with events of a sequential nature, such as the phases of the moon.
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Searching For Protoplanetary Disks
Learners download NASA Hubble Space Telescope views of star-forming regions in nebulae and look for evidence of planetary systems forming beyond our own solar system. They hypothesize about mysterious objects in NASA HST images.
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Shadows
Learners measure shadows at different times of the day to determine when a shadow casts its longest and shortest shadows.
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Star Master Viewer
Students construct the viewing tubes by cutting along the designated line shown on the template, rolling the paper into a tube, and taping the tube securely. Next they cut out the cardstock circles - the StarCards cutting on the outside...
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What's the Main Idea??
Learners determine how to form a simple topic sentence in order to summarize a reading passage to increase comprehension. They apply the strategy to reading a passage from a textbook by writing a topic sentence for paragraphs about the...
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What's Up? Astronomy Curriculum
Students study astronomy. In preparation for a field trip to a planetarium, students discuss the stars, planets, and light. They explore the importance of the north star and constellations. The Digitarium system is used to assist the...
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The Solar System and the Forces Behind It
Sixth graders discover why planets stay in orbit. In groups, they use everyday materials to examine the effect of gravity of objects and calculate how mass changes based on gravitational pull. To end the activity, they discuss how...
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Is There a Tenth Planet?
For this planets worksheet, students read about how our solar system's planets were discovered and how scientist believe there might be a tenth planet. After reading, students complete 4 short answer questions.
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Online Esl Quizzes- Common Similes
In this online common similes worksheet, students read 5 common similes that are missing a word. They choose from two words to complete the sayings.
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Reading Comprehension: "Thankful to Know"
In this poetry comprehension worksheet, students read a poem about love called "Thankful to Know." Students discuss or write about 3 interpretation questions.
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Astronomy
In this astronomy worksheet, students read a detailed text about our solar system. Students then answer 15 questions about the information presented.
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Intermediate Spelling- "Nighttime"
In this intermediate spelling worksheet, 6th graders unscramble words associated with nighttime using the letters given and their definitions. They leave the first letter of each word in place.
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Constellation Lab
In this constellation worksheet, students plot given constellations and stars on a map and color code each. They answer questions about the constellations they plot.
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Fourth of July Crossword Puzzle
In this Fourth of July crossword activity instructional activity, students use the 10 clues and word bank to identify the words needed to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Igh and Y Words
In this vocabulary activity learning exercise, students examine 12 sentences and fill in the blanks in each sentence with a word ending in igh or y. A word bank with suggestions is provided.
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'Oo' (Long u) Crossword
In this phonics crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 10 clues in order to complete the word puzzle with the appropriate long u words.
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Greek Heroines Crossword
In this Greek heroines learning exercise, students fill in a crossword dealing with clues of Greek mythology. Students fill in 19 clues to the crossword.
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Oxidation and Combustion: Chemical Reactions in Fire
Students investigate the art and science of pyrotechnics. In this chemistry and computer instructional activity, students learn about the chemical basis of fire and structure of fireworks. Students then apply their knowledge in...
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Shadows
Students conduct an experiment. In this shadows lesson plan, students record the height of a meter stick. Students then cast shadows and record their length. Students compare the length of the shadow with the actual height of the meter...
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People's Republic of China Flag
In this People's Republic of China flag worksheet, students read about the flag, its symbolism and its history, then color it according to directions.
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Third Grade Language Practice
In this grade 3 language practice worksheet, 3rd graders complete a total of 24 multiple choice questions based on a variety of grade 3 language concepts. An answer key is included.
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September Science Internet Activity
For this energy worksheet, students click on the links in the questions about energy to find the answers to the questions and then come back and answer the questions. Students answer 12 questions total.
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Make a Telescope!
Students study modern astronomy and technology. In this telescope lesson students design and build a refracting telescope then redesign for better performance.