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Edible Landfill
Students investigate landfills. In this edible landfill lesson, students replicate the structure sanitary landfills as they use the listed foods to build a model.
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Mathematical Reasoning
In this data analysis learning exercise, students read a list of 4 criteria and then select the picture on the sheet that matches the criteria.
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The Family Tree
In this patterns practice worksheet, students read a 3-paragraph excerpt regarding a family tree and respond to 1 graphic organizer question and 1 short answer question.
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Thinking Skills: Connecting shapes
In this thinking skills worksheet, students draw a line connecting each blue figure without touching any other color. Students connect 4 figures.
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Count the Differences
Pupils find the difference between consecutive y-values on the calculator and write an equation that fits the data. They continue finding the differences in consecutive y-values using lists on their calculator. Learners...
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Triangle in the Matrix
Young mathematicians represent a triangle with a matrix and use the determinant to find the area of three given triangles. Learners also verify the formula for area of a triangle.
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A Chemical Curiosity
In this chemical change activity, students review physical changes such as evaporation and condensation before working with chemical change. They conduct an experiment with vinegar and baking soda before recording the chemical changes...
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The Letter Zz
Students complete multi-curricular activities for the letter Zz. In this letter Zz themed lesson, students complete music, geography, science, and online activities to learn about the letter Zz.
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Google Earth on the Range
Eighth graders use Google Earth to study the landscape of Utah. In this Utah landscape lesson, 8th graders view landscape photos and work in partners to analyze the pictures. Students write a paragraph that describes the landscape and...
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Do the Honeybee Dance!
Learners use dances to learn about honeybees and how they communicate. In this honeybee lesson, students discuss how bees communicate. Learners study diagrams of dances and practice them. Students locate special treats in bags to study...
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Short A Puzzle Game
In this short A puzzle game learning exercise, students match 24 short A words with the pictures on puzzle pieces that the teacher has printed, cut and laminated.
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Estimation Quiz: Use a Table
For this estimation worksheet, students use information about planets, given in a table, to complete a 16 question quiz. Answers are included on page 2. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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What's the Problem? Exploring Conflict in "On the Sidewalk Bleeding"
Pupils use the story 'On the Sidewalk Bleeding' to analyze the various conflict types found in literature. In this conflict instructional activity, students view a PowerPoint about the story and identify the four types of conflict....
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The "Write Sport"
Fifth graders discuss the history of sports in Iowa. In this sports lesson plan, 5th graders write a friendly sports letter and a how to directional writing. They write five entries in their journal from the point of view of a piece of...
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Kids Learning Exercise -Match Word & Picture: Z
In this online interactive vocabulary skills worksheet, students match the 6 words listed to the appropriate pictures. Students may submit their answers to be scored. All of the words begin with the letter z.
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Tree ID Booklet
Young scholars make a booklet of leaves they find and identify the tree they came from. In this tree identification lesson plan, students research the leaves on the internet to determine the tree they come from.
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Isotopes and Ions
Students examine the concepts of isotopes and atoms. In this powerpoint lesson, students see the balance in numbers of protons, neutrons, and electrons create isotopes and ions of certain atoms.
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Lesson: The U.S. Westward Movement
Students research the U.S. Westward movement. In this U.S. history lesson, students research the topic, complete a creative writing activity for the lesson, and a design activity for the lesson.
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Slang Quiz: Sports
In this slang worksheet, students identify the slang word related to sports, and then select the best answer to complete the given sentence that defines the word. There are 10 exercises like this for students to complete.
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Review Letters and Words: 20
In this reviewing letters and words worksheet, students name letters, say sounds of letters, read sentences, say beginning sounds, and more. Students complete 5 exercises.
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How Can You Test Your Soil?
Students investigate chemicals in soil samples. In this soil science lesson, students test local soil to measure the pH, nitrate, phosphate, and potassium content.
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Bean Experiment
Students place beans in plastic bags with water and observe changes. In this germination lesson, students observe and record how many beans sprout each day. Students may also weigh beans, count beans or eat beans.
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Magic Reindeer Food
Students create reindeer food. In this Christmas holiday lesson, students work as a group to make reindeer food. Students add oatmeal, sugar and glitter together to make the food.
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Magical Leprechaun Pudding
Students make a snack for St. Patrick's Day. In this art and science lesson, students put some vanilla pudding in a ziploc bag, add drops of yellow and blue food coloring, and mix it with the pudding changing the color before the...