In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn about the anniversary of the death of Anne Frank on March 12, 1945. Students learn about the diary she kept while hiding from Nazi soldiers. Students then answer the following prompt: 'Do...

Middle schoolers read and discuss the book, Who Am I Without Him? In this fluency lesson plan, students practice reading with expression and making text to self connections. Middle schoolers practice writing expressively in their journals.

Learners participate in a cross-age reading program. In this language arts lesson, students choose a class of younger children and read them the book The Legend of the Bluebonnet. Learners reflect upon their service project in a journal.

Students research the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg. In this Gettysburg lesson, students analyze journals and letters written by the Gettysburg soldiers. Students define Civil War soldier vocabulary words. Students compare and...

Students deliver oral presentations using appropriate visual aids and PowerPoint. In this oral presentation lesson, students research a topic and deliver a clear oral presentation on their topic. Students use PowerPoint to create a...

Learners identify what plants need to grow. In this plant biology lesson, students analyze the differences between an artificial plant and a live plant. Learners plant seeds and discuss what plants need to grow. Students observe the...

Students observe the art of Henri Matisse and discuss the ideas and feelings his art brings about. In this Henri Matisse lesson plan, students look at many of his artistic paintings and discuss and write in a journal the point of view...

Students analyze and discuss Acts 16 and the book of Philippians from the Holy Bible.  In this Philippians lesson, students discuss the setting and characters and write a journal personalizing the message.  Students watch...

In this journal worksheet, students reflect the meaning and process of how to expand a binomial to any power. There is 1 question.

Ninth graders explore the impact of the American Civil Rights Movement. In this 20th century American history lesson plan, 9th graders watch "A Time for Justice," and listen to a voting rights speech delivered by President Johnson....

First graders investigate soil, sand and silt. In this environment lesson, 1st graders discuss how changes occur in the environment and the effects of weather. Students perform their own investigation and record their predictions,...

Seventh graders examine the area of medieval Sub-Saharan Africa through eyes of travelers in the company of one of history's greatest travelers, Ibn Battuta. The project has been structured to include all the State standards for this unit.

Students read the story "The Secret to Freedom" and participate in active reading to personalize what they have read. In this reading lesson, students follow  several writing activities and discuss their work . Students integrate...

Fifth graders design and create a brochure that may be used by the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development to attract visitors in the 3 different regions of the state. In this Maryland state lesson, 5th graders research...

Fourth graders have to place themselves in someone else' shoes through journal writing. They place themselves in someone else' shoes through journal writing. Students write the journal entry to another student in the class or a...

Students research, plan and present a commercial for a vacation spot of their choice.

Ninth graders complete a unit of lessons on how the Internet is used as a resource for journalists. They visit a newspaper office, conduct Internet research, conduct an interview, and write a newspaper article using their researched...

Don't overreact! A simple experiment demonstrates chemical reactions as scholars mix chemical solutions and metals in a large well plate. They note all changes to the metals, solutions, precipitate, colors, and more. A full data table...

When should you use more and most when writing adverbs? Practice comparative and superlative adverbs with a review worksheet. After reading through the information at the top of the page, kids decide if they should use the...

Grammar practice gets good, better, and best! Choose when to use comparative and superlative forms of various adverbs in 12 sentences. Examples at the top of the page guide kids to select the best form based on how many people or items...

As part of their reading of Jerry Spinelli's Maniac Magee, class members consider what it would take to survive living on their own. Using the provided worksheet, individuals list their needs and decide where they would...

The release of Martin Luther King, Jr. from the Birmingham jail, the Children's March, and the bombings of the Gaston Motel and the home of Reverend A.D. King's home. As part of a study of the civil rights movement, class members...

The Clotilde was the last known ship to bring slaves from Africa to the United States - good riddance! Dive into the details of the ship, its cargo, origin, and route, and learn about the future of the Africans on board...

Salad dressings use a variety of different ingredients, but it's important to have a healthy balance of greens to create a delicious mix. Young chefs examine five types of herbs including chives, basil, dill, parsley, and thyme to...