Discuss the themes and events of Elizabeth George Speare's The Sign of the Beaver with a collection of journal topics. Each chapter contains two or three questions for kids to consider and write about, for a total of 24 questions.

In this social studies worksheet, young scholars study their community by keeping a journal of writing. Students color the cover picture and use the lined paper which has room for a picture for daily writing. There are 10...

This online resource is composed of a writing sample about teacher appreciation and a writing prompt for learners. You could use this as an in-class journal activity or you could have class members post their responses on the New...

In this scientific method learning exercise, students complete a ten page science journal that could be used for any investigation. Included are pages for question, hypothesis, materials, procedure, observations, data, diagram and...

In this report about another country worksheet, students fill in the blanks and complete sentences to write a short journal about the people, geography, weather, language, native foods, and holidays. Students record 13 answers.

In this daily journal instructional activity, students record the tasks completed during a cooperative learning activity and record the inventory of equipment used.

In this health worksheet, students keep track of emotions over a short period of time in the form of a journal. This is done in conjunction with reading the background material.

Dilute sulphuric acid is used to oxidize manganate (VII) into manganese (II) and water. Step-by-step procedures are outlined on the worksheet as well as calculations for junior chemists to perform in their science journals. This...

How can you predict the weather without any technology? Young scientists learn to forecast the weather using traditional Native American techniques. Based on their observations of the weather, as well as talking to their classmates, they...

Are you introducing your class to the horrors of eating unhealthy? This lesson contains 24 reading comprehension questions relating to the non-fiction book. Readers are encouraged to copy these and answer them in their reading...

In this astronomy activity, students draw the shape of the moon as it appears in the sky each night for three weeks. With their drawings they include the moon phase and any unusual characteristics they observe.

In this writing worksheet, students fill out an outline about a plant that will lead them to writing a 3-paragraph summary. Students include a topic sentence and 4-5 details for each paragraph.

In this journalism analysis learning exercise, students choose and editorial article and analyze the content. Students will write articles with a minimum of 350 words.

This New York Times "Learning Network" exercise on reading informational text poses 6 questions about a high-interest article on teen fashion. The article meant to be review with is resource, "More than meets the iPhone Lens", is rather...

Need a journal topic? Whether you use these prompts as part of a persuasive writing unit, or reproduce the download as a one-page handout for your class members, the suggested topics make a great addition to your curriculum library. In...

Help young scientists connect with nature and learn about trees with a fun life science lesson. Heading out into the school yard, children choose a tree to adopt, taking measurements, writing descriptions, and drawing sketches of it in...

In this reading comprehension and verb tenses practice worksheet, students read a passage and respond to 10 true or false questions.

In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders respond to journal prompts related to prisms and classifying solid shapes.  The two page worksheet contains nine questions.  Answers are included. 

In this midpoint worksheet, students solve 2 short answer problems. Students prove the midpoint of a segment using the definition of midpoint. Students given an example of using midpoint in everyday life.

In this distance instructional activity, students determine how to find the distance between points.  They use the distance formula and justify their answers. This two-page instructional activity contains 2 problems.  Answers...

In this vocabulary learning exercise, learners write a definition, synonym, sentence, and a picture for each word. Students do this for 2 words.

Inspire your class to write about role models and personal heroes with this resource from The Learning Network. Class members read a New York Times article excerpt about basketball star Jeremy Lin and how he inspired the author. After...

Is being uncomfortable worth it if you look good? Inspire discussion about fashion and culture with a brief New York Times article about painful fashion. Whether used as a persuasive essay prompt or as a discussion starter,...