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Animal Farm Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about George Orwell's Animal Farm. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Anna Karenina Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Annie John Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Jamaica Kincaid's Annie John. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Anthem Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Anne Rand's Anthem. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Antony and Cleopatra Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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As I Lay Dying Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Faulkner's As I Lay Dying. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Assistant Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Bernard Malamud's The Assistant. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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As You Like It Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Shakespeare's As You Like It. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Making Predictions from Data with a Graphing Calculator
In this making predictions from data worksheet, students solve 15 short answer problems. Students determine average miles per gallon given data on miles traveled and gas used. Students make predictions using the data and a line of best fit.
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Kindergarten Science Knowledge - Sight, Sound, Observations
Students participate in activities related to sight, sound and observation skills during science. In this science lesson, students listen to A Girl Named Helen Keller before trying to write their names with their eyes closed. They...
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Lesson 5: So You Don't Believe in the American Dream?
Fourth graders examine a number of poems that deal with the negative side of the American Dream. In this poetry and the American Dream instructional activity, 4th graders work in literature circle groups to analyze the poem which they...
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You Know, What's -his-name. Yeah, that guy
Students rewrite part of a novel in play format and act it out. In this character lesson, students recognize the attributes of the main characters and their relationships. Students relate their word choice to the genre. ...
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Geometry Straws
Young scholars create different angles and shapes by using different lengths of straws. In this geometry straws lesson plan, students glue straws onto paper and define what they have made.
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Adding Integers with Counters
Young scholars add integers and use counters to create a visual. In this algebra lesson, students work in pairs as they use the computer to add integers. They complete an assessment on adding integers at the end of the activity.
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Semantic Mapping
Third graders increase vocabulary and comprehension. In this semantic lesson, 3rd graders read Getting to Know Nature’s Children: Wild Horses. Before reading, students begin a semantic map to define the word "horse," and they add to...
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The Noble Gases
High schoolers identify the different elements that belong to the Noble Gas family. In this chemistry lesson, students design a neon sign. They research how they are made and share their work with the class.
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Halogens
Students identify the elements that belong to the halogen family on the periodic table. In this chemistry lesson, students describe the common characteristics of elements in this group. They research about hydrochloric acid's effect on...
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Science Lessons for Grade 7
Seventh graders construct a food chain based on pictures shown on the board. In this biology lesson, 7th graders describe the motion of particles as energy is changed. They explain how pH changes during neutralization.
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Science Lessons for Grade 8
Eighth graders identify the symptoms and causes of diabetes. In this biology instructional activity, 8th graders demonstrate how urine testing is used to diagnose illness. They explain why some metals are more reactive than others.
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Science Lessons for Grade 10
Tenth graders identify the parts and functions of the cell. In this series of science lessons, 10th graders investigate crystal formation in covalent compounds. They investigate the factors affecting reaction rates.
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Integrating Science and Literature: Life as We Knew It
Supplement your science units with science fiction novels!
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Using Reader's Theater in the Classroom
Here are some suggestions for using Reader's Theater in the classroom.
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A Web of History -- Summarization
Students listen to a reading selection about explorers in Alabama called "Spanish Explorations and Settlements." They listen for main ideas of the reading selection. As a whole group, the students create a word web using the important...
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Walk on the Wild Side
Have your class practice alliteration using this instructional activity. Learners listen to stories with alliterative elements and create their own sentences illustrating this technique. The instructional activity is incomplete, but...