Students divide into groups of three or four, elect in their group who they think has the biggest mouth. This question will be followed by Mrs. Peters' joke about big mouths and frogs. Students then be asked how they could prove to the...

Students measure volume using water displacement and mass using a balance. Once they have calculated these two values they will then calculate density while at the same time working on long division. After the activity and explanation of...

Students take a look at how landmines are being used all over the world (with specific focus on Cambodia). Students identify the physical and emotional impact of the use of landmines and how the international community is working to...

In these possessive pronoun worksheets, learners review definitions and examples for singular and plural possessive pronouns. Students complete three pages of activities for the pronouns.

Fourth graders explore and refine the application of media, techniques, and artistic processes. They examine the environment of a landmark or place in Utah that was altered by the original settlers and determine how it was changed and...

In this grammar worksheet, students complete a 20 question quiz in which they first write the possessive form of the word in parenthesis. Then they circle the correct possessive adjective, possessive pronoun, or reflexive pronoun in the...

In this adjective instructional activity, students read about comparative and superlative forms, then complete sentences correctly. Students then make up some sentences of their own using comparative and superlative adjectives.

In this possessive adjectives and pronouns worksheet, students look at the examples given, then select the correct form of the word to complete the sentence.

For this Gold Rush worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about the Gold Rush. Students answer 20 questions total.

Students identify rock types by observing key characteristics. Describe the differences between minerals and rocks. Observe rocks using a magnifying glass and draw shapes and colors of the minerals.

Young scholars study the penny, nickel, dime and quarter, one each day for four days, using a magnifying glass to identify the similarities. Then students discuss differences and value and learn a 'rap' to memorize values.

Students learn initial sound recognition by walking through the school and its grounds looking for items that begin with the same sound as their first name.

Students research Herbert Hoover's life and how he became known as a "Great Humanitarian." Students use images and historic places in their research.

Students practice various locomotor skills at six different stations. They move a 'bunny' down a 'trail' to track their progress. All of the activities must be done as a group and stress teamwork and sportsmanship.

Students explain the concepts and vocabulary of Earth's rotation. They plan imaginary vacations based on the seasons in different locations. This is a very creative lesson plan, which students enjoy.

Fourth graders use critical thinking, evaluation, and geography skills to find alternative locations that Brigham Young could have taken the Mormons to settle.

Ninth graders define the term 'pronoun', differentiate between personal, possessive, interrogative, indefinite and demonstrative pronouns, and identify the eight parts of speech.

Fourth graders identify basic properties of minerals and rocks. They access websites and utilize worksheets imbedded in this instructional activity to further their understanding of rock classification.

Third graders investigate occupations related to the natural resources and community development of Utah.

Students read, "My Friend's Got This Problem, Mr. Chandler," discuss it and write a response to one of the poems.

Students read background information on the people of Kurdistan and explore the geographical, political and ethnic history of the region. They participate in a debate where they role-play various points of view in the conflict.

Young scholars develop a descriptive and informative brochure for a National Park. They focus on the history and geology of the park, environmental concerns, and visitor actions that could eliminate the environmental concerns.

Young scholars investigate the symbols utilized to form an email address. The lesson was originally written for librarians who have had little or no net experience.

Students perform a play that presents the causes and effects on people and the environment of the eight major air pollutants.