Students examine the topics of ocean waves, currents, and tides. They locate and label ocean currents on a world map, conduct experiments, analyze key vocabulary, view demonstrations and record the data, and complete handouts.

Students gain an understanding of the difference between electrical conductors and insulators, and experience recognizing a conductor by its material properties. They build a conductivity tester to determine whether different objects are...

Third graders research world geography by creating a class presentation. In this South American lesson, 3rd graders read assigned text regarding the customs and traditions of different Indian communities in South America. Students...

In this decimals worksheet, middle schoolers practice problem solving twenty four division equations involving decimals. Students show each step of their work.

In this addition worksheet, students solve twenty equations associated with addition and decimals. Students show each step of their work as they solve each equation.

In this math worksheet, students convert the fractions into decimals for the 18 problems. They are also challenged to convert some mixed numbers.

In this math instructional activity, students find the values of the fractions and convert them to decimals. They also change decimals into fractions.

In this math worksheet, students convert the fractions to decimals. They also practice converting decimals into fractions or mixed numbers.

In this math learning exercise, students subtract the decimals while taking special care to keep the decimals in the correct place value. The answers are also available.

In this math worksheet, students multiply the values that are using decimals. They pay special attention to the place values for the decimals.

Second graders perform a variety of activities with a dynamic, ever-changing classroom word wall as outlined in these lessons. They become less dependent on the word wall as the school year progresses.

Students use manipulatives to explain the concept of dividing multi-digit numbers.

Fifth graders use the scientific process to examine how when various surfaces are exposed to similar environmental conditions, surface temperatures may vary. They conduct an experiment to show the relationship between surface and...

Fourth graders define the term matter. They compare properties of solids, liquids, and gases. They describe how matter changes from one state to another. They classify objects as either solid, liquid, or gas.

Students study several different types of Chinese sports played throughout history in China. They examine the historical perspective of the importance of sports in Chinese culture and create a final project using information about three...

Third graders identify environmental problems. In this natural resources lesson students participate in several activities that support critical thinking about the environment and natural resources. The students write, list, and verbally...

Students explore how their choices affect others.  In this character development and ecology lesson, students debate choice-making issues.  Students listen to The Lorax by Dr. Seuss and identify choices the characters made...

Students investigate why the soil is important to our lives. In this natural resources lesson, students have a farmer as a guest speaker. Students begin to understand how farmers use and protect our natural resource. Students write...

Nine fractions and mixed numbers are provided for your class to write as decimals. All have denominators of 1000. Then, nine decimal numbers, all thousandths, are provided for learners to write as fractions or mixed numbers. If you use...

Students study the origins and background of the pecan.  In this agriculture lesson plan students divide into groups, complete an activity and worksheets.

Students are first presented with the idea that the Earth is really flat. They prove that it is not--using a variety of techniques.

Students draw their perceptions of a typical scientist, evaluate stereotypes in their drawings quantitatively, and then discuss the origins of these stereotypes.

First graders engage in a reading of poems in colorful language. They become with the interrelation of using Spanish and English words interchangeably in a text. The lesson also builds multicultural appreciation for young students.