This lesson engages students in communication games. Students will learn how to play "Cosmic Motions" and "Silent Ball" to practice communication skills.

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.

Harry and his friend make a wager on a game of chess and discuss the concept of exponential growth in this short Cyberchase video. [3:26]

The CyberSquad must equally divide a number of crumpets to reclaim the power stolen by Hacker in this video from Cyberchase.

Cyberchase video introduces the idea of inverse operations as Bianca imagines herself as a spy. [3:26]

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Book of Natural History by Francis Orpen Morris, a nonfiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Child's Guide to Knowledge by R. Ward, a nonfiction 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 Easy Lessons on Geography by James Hutchinson, a nonfiction book for children.

At this site look through these reports written by Grade 5 students in the 1998-99 school year. Click on the state that you are interested in. Please note that not all states have reports.

A set of four station activities involving static electricity that can easily be done in the classroom.

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.

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 learning module that begins with the poem "Knock Knock" by Daniel Beaty, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...

A module reviewing over the definition of a physical property and examples of the physical properties of matter. Module includes explanations, pictures, a video, and review questions.

This learning module discusses the definition of matter and what mass and volume measure. Module includes pictures, videos, and review questions.

A module that provides the definition of chemical property and examples of the chemical properties of matter using explanations, pictures, and review questions.

A module that explains what an ecosystem is and how energy and matter move through them. Students will look at the different roles of plants and animals and at ecological relationships in food chains and food webs.

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.

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.

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.