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Patterns
Second graders work with different types of patterns. In this pattern lesson plan, 2nd graders go to a pattern block webpage and use Unifix cubes to create their own patterns. They find patterns in the real world and draw their own...
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The Living Earth-Glaciers
Young scholars investigate glaciers. In this earth science lesson, students use sandy ice cubes to observe how glaciers change the land. Young scholars list forces that cause changes in the Earth's surface.
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Numbers and Expressions
For this numbers and expressions worksheet, students write numerical expressions and verbal expressions. They translate algebraic expressions to number sentences and evaluate the expression. This two-page worksheet contains 30 problems....
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Partners for the Common Good: One Day
Fourth graders explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, 4th graders compare for profit and nonprofit organizations. Students explore nonprofit organizations in their community and discuss their philanthropic...
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How Are Clouds and Fog Formed?
Fifth graders investigate how clouds and fog are made of tiny droplets of water. They discuss how clouds and fog are formed, then conduct an experiment in which they observe what happens when an ice cube is placed on top of a bottle...
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Flower Pot Salad Bar
Students discuss the connection between a flower pot and wholesome food by creating a salad. In this healthy eating lesson, students utilize numerous fresh vegetables to create a classic salad in a flower pot. Students write the steps...
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Investigation - Dressing the Baby
Second graders complete an inquiry activity to determine how many combinations they can make using cut-outs of tops and bottoms. In this combinations and organized lists table, 2nd graders work with three colored cut-outs of tops and...
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Pizza Anyone?
Students, in groups, create models of pizzes and divide them, usin Unifix cubes, into fractions.
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Diffusion
Students design and carry out an experiment according to the scientific method. The experiment must test the effects of time and concentration on the rate of diffusion of potassium permanganate into potato cubes. After performing the...
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To Drink or Not to Drink?
Second graders compare water conservation issues as they impact the past, present, and future in Nevada. For this water conservation lesson, 2nd graders perform and ice experiment to comprehend water collection differences. Students...
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Expressions
In this expressions worksheet, students solve and complete 16 different problems related to various expressions. First, they define each of the listed terms and know each given property. Then, students state the order of operations and...
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Power Laws
In this power laws worksheet, students solve and complete 6 different types of problems. First, they express each using powers and write in index form with a given base. Then, students calculate each problem and write in simplest terms.
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Equations using Visuals
In this algebra worksheet, students write equations from a given diagram. They relate these problems with functions having to do with inputs and outputs. There are 10 diagrams to be deciphered.
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Postcard to Mom
Students research the stages a lobster larvae passes through. in this lobster lesson, students pretend as if they are the lobster larvae and write a postcard to their lobster mother describing the changes they have been through. There...
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Range and Mode problem solving 4.5
In this finding range and mode word problem worksheet, students use a number line showing data to solve word problems. Students draw or write to explain and solve four problems.
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Bovine Oversteps Boundaries
Sixth graders read about Grady, the Silo Cow and analyze the parts of a news story. In this news article lesson, 6th graders discuss writing for different purposes. Students discover the characteristics of a strong headline. Students...
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More Rocket Science
Young scholars observe two rocket science experiments, and create a graph to demonstrate the results. They draw a picture and write an explanation of the results of the experiments.
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How Low Can You Go?
Fourth graders experience measuring temperatures after determining, by touch, whether water is hot or cold. They use a thermometers to measure the temperature of water in three cups of water. Using a vertical number line, they write the...
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2005 USDA Food Guide
In this food pyramid worksheet, 4th graders will answer 6 multiple choice questions about the newest version of the food pyramid (released in 2005), compare and contrast the old and new food guide using a Venn diagram, write a brief...
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Water Words
In this defining water words worksheet, students read an example of water in a specific state of matter and names of water forms and use them to create definition sentences. Students write 14 sentences.
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Area, Perimeter, Volume Formulas
In this formulas worksheet, students write the area, perimeter, and volume formulas of 17 2D and 3D polygons. Students list properties of various types of triangles and the metric conversions for metric units.
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Interactive Notes-"Heat Transfer"
Learners explore heat transfer. In this temperature and molecule behavior instructional activity, students view a PowerPoint while simultaneously performing experiments in which heat transfer is demonstrated. Learners use cold beakers,...
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The Great Melting Race
Students show their knowledge by choosing the correct answer about solids, liquids and gases. Students also write short answer responses to questions about experiments they have done.
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Cockroach Slope
Students identify the slope of linear functions. In this slope lesson, students collect data and graph it. They write equations with no more than two variables and use technology to explain their data.