High schoolers research the role that education, family values, and respect for civic duty played in forming the leadership skills of the Taft family. They list and examine jobs held by William Howard Taft before he became president.

Fourth graders explore the various trails that settlers took West from Missouri. They examine the reasons that people took these trails as well as the kind of people who made the journeys. They examine the Oregon, the Mormon, the Santa...

In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read each story aloud and then answer the questions about the specific story to check for understanding. Parents or guardians must sign each learning exercise.

In this comprehension worksheet, students are instructed to check 2 books out from a library and note the books they chose. After reading, students find 1 new word from each book and note them and what they think both words mean....

In this wheels worksheet, students find different kinds of wheels on their car. Students find at least 5 different kinds of wheels and write them in a list.

In this spelling high frequency words worksheet, students and their caregivers practice reading and writing 24 words used most often in reading and writing.

In this short vowels with the same ending phonics instructional activity, students and their caregivers read 8 words and then write the 8 words in 1 of 2 columns based on the end sound of each word.

Students examine primary sources as related to Nevada and the Civil War. In this United States history instructional activity, students gather and analyze various primary sources in small groups and interpret unknown vocabulary words by...

In this reading and writing short vowel words in cursive instructional activity, students read a list of words and write them on the lines provided. Students write 20 word answers.

For this friction worksheet, students answer a question about what icy roads and cars slipping have to do with friction. Students complete 1 question.

Students examine "artifacts". In this anthropology lesson, students analyze possible uses for objects such as washboards, hot water bottles, and old magazines. Students record and share their speculations with their classmates.

Fifth graders explore the civilian role during World War II. In this social studies lesson, 5th graders write an "I Am an American" poem from the perspective of various Americans during the war.

Twelfth graders research want ads on the Internet or in the newspaper. They calculate the estimated weekly, monthly, and yearly pay for an hourly, salary and commission positions. They calculate a paycheck including state tax, federal...

If there is one thing that would benefit young learners for the rest of their lives, it is to learn how to type correctly. This skill is one that they will use for their whole lives. In the age of computer technology, where so much...

What do your learners know about mining? Invite them to read about all of the materials that come from mining that go into building a house. Additionally, they answer four questions at the bottom of the worksheet.

Use Flag Day as a learning opportunity for your classroom. Collect a variety of books and other resources on the subject of the U.S. flag. Have pupils conduct independent research at home and come to class prepared to share some fun...

Learners work in pairs, and take turns pretending to be a magician. There are a set of instructions for the magician to follow. A penny and a dime are used, and odd and even numbers are employed for multiplying. There is also a nifty...

There's nothing like a good movement activity for young learners. In this one, everyone pretends to be a certain kind of animal and moves in a way that the animal really does. First, a brainstorm session is held where the kids name the...

Pupils examine the concepts of micelles, polarity, solubility, and properties of detergent in an experiment with milk, water, and food coloring. Students complete a Take-Home Challenge in which they experiment with the behavior of food...

An online animation demonstrates how the lock system between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan works. Pupils then construct their own models of the lock system out of shoe boxes that they bring from home. This is an educational activity...

Read En mi familia and discuss families with your young Spanish learners. Who is in their family? What are the roles of each person there? Does one person generally cook? Youngsters learn the vocabulary for activities that people do in...

High schoolers, who may soon be entering the workplace, read and discuss a case study in which a business service representative has an unpleasant confrontation with a customer that results in a lost sale. Groups review three questions...

Commas set off words. Review this concept with your beginning grammarians, and then give them this practice opportunity to drive the point home. There are several examples as well as a short passage with a list of accompanying...

Explore early algebra by participating in a pattern identification activity using a random assortment of different household materials. The class creates, completes, and analyzes different patterns with the help of leggos, buttons,...