In this lesson, students will assess what items in the classroom are touched the most. Students will investigate germs and distinguish between communicable and noncommunicable diseases.

Click on the picture of the rabbit and learn about the various parts of the rabbit and their functionality. Other interesting facts about rabbits are presented on this page.

Students create a blimp and then experiment with the design to improve its aerodynamics.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Angel Over the Right Shoulder by H. Trusta, a fiction for children.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Aunt Patty's Mirror, a fiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Costumes of Europe, a nonfiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Cousin Laura's Letters to Children by Daniel Parish Kidder, a fiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Book of Sports by William Martin, a nonfiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Donkey-Boy, a fiction book for children.

This printable "oo" worksheet from Rock 'N Learn can be used as a reinforcement activity or as an assessment. Students will write "oo" words to complete a crossword. Picture cues are provided. An answer key and lesson extension are...

This PBS Kids activity is an extension of a Plum Landing episode featuring Australia and its kangaroos. Using the online tools, students will draw pictures of trees that would shade kangaroos.

Have you ever read the book "The Foxman" by Gary Paulsen? This site features a review of the novel and points to ponder as you discuss it with your students. It also provides several links and a list of related books.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage gives a first person account of a person's visit to the Forbidden City in China. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Opportunities for vocabulary...

Part 2 of a series of interactive exercises concerning word roots and vocabulary skills. Site initially explains vocabulary and word roots, then allows students to complete interactive exercises.

A lesson plan for teaching Native American Legends. Well-designed, and applicable to any legend which you might choose to read.

Do you have a good memory? Watch this video to find out how to improve your memory and then play a short game.

Students can experiment at home with expanding balloons, dancing raisins, and pop cans that have been shaken up.

The Recycling Maniacs is a short script for a classroom play to teach the benefits of recycling.

Take this history quiz about Ancient Egyptian Pyramids.

Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Alabama including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.

A short story about a little Octopus named Ollie who was teased for having only seven legs. A link to vocabulary and reading comprehension questions is available.

Follow links to book-talk videos and descriptions of twelve different books appropriate for third graders.

Learn how your lungs help you breathe by making a model of the way your lungs work using a clear plastic bottle, scissors, and two medium-sized balloons.

Read through a lesson about main ideas and supporting details to understand their importance. Practice choosing the main idea of three nonfiction paragraphs. Features practice activities to enhance learning.