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Erosion: Changing the Face of Earth

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore how the landscape of the planet can be changed by different elements of wind, water, ice and chemicals through hands-on activities. They examine pictures of areas around town and discuss anything they think is out...
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Employability, Proper Attire

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the use of proper attire for the acquiring of employment. They research the right type of clothes needed to perform a job. Students discuss the appropriate attire from the use of magazines and comparing types of work.
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Periodic Table Puns

For Students 10th - 11th
In this chemistry activity, students use their imagination and the elements in the Periodic Table to solve each of the puns listed on the sheet. Then they create some of their own and write them on the back.
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Phrasal Verb Gap Fill T-Z

For Students 6th - 7th
For this ESL phrasal verb worksheet, students read 12 sentences that have missing verbs. Students select a phrasal verb from the word bank and insert it into each sentence.
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Gerunds and Infinitives

For Students 5th - 8th
In this grammar worksheet, students complete the sentences with a gerund or infinitive from the word bank. There are 10 sentences to complete on this worksheet.
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Adverbs of Frequency

For Students 5th - 6th
In this adverbs worksheet, students read 25 sentences and insert an adverb of frequency into each one. There is a word bank of adverbs to choose from.
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Comma Splices and Fused Sentences - Exercise 5

For Students 5th - 8th
In this comma slice and fused sentences review worksheet, students practice their grammar skills as they respond to 20 multiple choice questions.
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Comma Splices and Fused Sentences

For Students 6th - 7th
In these comma splices and fused sentences worksheets, students read the sentences and the three underline parts for each. Students then fix the comma splices or fused sentences for each example.
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The Demonstratives Exercise

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this demonstrative adjectives worksheet, students practice their grammar skills as they use this, that, these, and those to fill in the blanks in 13 sentences.
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New York Slang Exercise

For Students 5th - 8th
In this New York Slang worksheet, students translate the slang that New Yorkers use. Students complete 5 matching and 10 multiple choice problems.
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Where in the world is...

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners identify locations around the world.  In this mapping instructional activity, students place tag board pieces with names of locations on a wall map of the world.  Initially, learners identify states, then cities, then...
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Comparison/Contrast Composer Study

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students choose two composers to research and complete a compare and contrast study of them. For this composer research lesson, students select two composers to research. Students use Internet sources, the library, and music class...
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Materials: Hidden Costs, Mapping the Source and Cost of Raw Materials.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers map connections among raw materials. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students design strategies to minimize the use of raw materials and discuss how to use more sustainable materials.
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Landforms of Iowa

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students observe the landscape and different landforms where they live.  In this landforms lesson students list and define materials that make up their local landforms.
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Democratic Revolutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the Age of Revolutions. In this Latin America lesson, students consider how democratic revolutions around the world led to imperialism in Latin America. 
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Introduction to Biology

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students study cell theory and the link between it and technology.  In this cell theory instructional activity students examine the importance of cell theory. 
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Zora Hurston Teacher's Guide

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students explore American culture by reading classic literature in class. In this African-American history lesson, students read the story Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree while identifying the work and contributions of the real life...
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Underground Railroad Workshop

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the purpose of the Underground railroad. In this Slavery lesson, 9th graders read stories about people's travels. Students compare and contrast the lives of mothers in these stories.
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How Animals Prepare for the Winter

For Teachers K
Students study animals. In this hibernation lesson, students are read Stranger in the Woods and they discuss what various animals do in their habitat during the winter. They work as a class to create their own hibernation environment...
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Aishwarya Bachchan

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Aishwarya Bachchan and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Since/For

For Students 5th - 7th
In this grammar worksheet, students practice using "since" and "for" in sentence writing. The worksheet has 20 questions, 10 for partner A and 10 for partner B. Students write 5 since/for sentences and then answer 5 fill in the blank...
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Trade is a Two-way Street (and More)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils study the transactions that trade involves. They determine how raw materials that are produced in one country are returned as finished products. They research and present this cycle for a product.
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Problem Solving: Draw a Picture

For Students 1st
In this problem solving worksheet, 1st graders read the word problems and then solve using addition. Students then draw or write to explain their answer.
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Breaking News English: Rapper to Run for Haiti President

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Rapper to Run for Haiti President," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.