First graders compare and contrast rice plants with people. In this rice plant lesson, 1st graders discuss what make rice plants similar to people such as their bodies and coverings. They also discuss how they are different in what they...

Students compare and contrast the temperate forest and wetlands by researching them in groups. In this forest lesson plan, students identify the economic, ecological, and social benefits of each.

Young scholars choose two composers to research and complete a compare and contrast study of them. In this composer research lesson, students select two composers to research. Young scholars use Internet sources, the library,...

Students explore self-discipline. In this character education lesson, students define and give examples of discipline and self-discipline. Students work with a group to complete a related concept map.

In this compare and contrast learning exercise, students are given 2 items in each problem and write how they are the same. Students complete 6 problems.

In this column Venn diagram worksheet, students use this blank three-column graphic organizer to list unique and shared characteristics of two issues or ideas.

Students apply higher level thinking skills to determine rules for sorting and classification. In this pre-algebra lesson plan, students nominate classmates who they think satisfy the unspoken "rule" established by the leader. As...

In this The Outsiders character chart, students will evaluate Dally from several points of view. Students will evaluate how Dally looks, what he says, how he acts, what other characters think about him, and what the reader thinks about...

In this early childhood compare and contrast worksheet, students examine a picture of a spider and determine whether it is going up or down. Students use 2 other pictures to help them make their selection and then write the word "up" or...

Seventh graders explore how to compare and contrast characters.

Fifth graders investigate and compare the behavior of magnetism using magnets. In this physics lesson, 5th graders write about the similarities and differences of a variety of magnet types.

Young scholars complete essay writing activities. In this essay writing activity, students use an outline activity to learn about the advantages and disadvantages for various essay writing types. Young scholars also break down the...

Students build a 5 stamp collection based on the Abraham Lincoln unit theme. In this historical lesson plan, students discuss their collections within their group and build a new collection of 10 stamps. As a class, students debates the...

Students watch a Flash presentation on students working in agriculture in this activity which is part of a unit. They compare and contrast the experience to their own. Unit links are on this activity page.