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Predators and Prey
Students explain how the food chain works. They contrast predators with prey and describe their function in nature. Students discuss how the food chain aids in keeping nature balanced. In small groups, they play a game that simulates the...
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Scales, Scutes, and Skins
Students identify the various adaptations of reptiles and amphibians. After distinguishing between reptiles and amphibians, students discuss the ways in which their adaptations aid in their survival. They participate in a hands on...
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Sandwich in the Water
Students research lakes of eastern Kansas. Students compile their information into a "sandwich" with each layer containing a specific list of information.
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City Quiz Series
In this United Kingdom cities activity, students read the sentences about 'A Visit to Derby Industrial Museum at the Skil Mill' and answer the 20 questions.
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Thinking Skills: What Vehicle Is Right?
In this thinking skills worksheet, students read a paragraph that describes the travel needs of a man who needs to get to a building on top of a mountain. From 3 picture choices, students circle the vehicle that is the right one to fit...
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Two Terrains
Young scholars compare two cell phone providers and relate those concepts to motion. In this algebra lesson, students identify the unknown in a problem using variables. They calculate the velocity, motion and displacement of different...
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Decimal Maze: Pathways
In this decimals maze activity, students make a path through a set of decimals that should total 16.4 at the end of the path. Answers are included on page 2.
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Worksheet 6. Which Word Belongs?
In this word group learning exercise, learners write the word from the word pool that belongs in each word group. There are 10 word groups on this page to complete.
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Sharing Beliefs and Ideas
Eleventh graders examine the roles of trading and pilgrimage in promoting exchange of goods and ideas. They appreciate the roles played by Xuan Zang and Marco Polo in the material and cultural exchange among the peoples of the Silk Road.
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Faulty Movement
Students discover the faults throughout the Earth. They describe the different types of faults and how they are related to earthquakes. They build models of the faults.
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Reading Poems Aloud: Sound And Meaning
Students consider the elements involved in reading poetry aloud. They discuss different poetic forms and how the choices a reader makes in tone, emphasis, breaths, and pauses can affect the listener's interpretation and understanding of...
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Building With Triangles
Fourth graders use two different techniques to construct triangles with specific dimensions. They determine how to construct nets for three-dimensional objects focusing on those made with equilateral triangles. They are able to name the...
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Getting from Place to Place
Young scholars examine modes of transportation. In this transportation lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on modes of transportation over the past 300 years. Young scholars respond to...
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Spaghetti Bridges
Students thread a piece of spaghetti through the holes in the cup. One person suspend the cup by placing each index finger approximately one inch in from the ends of the spaghetti.
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Rosie's Walk
Students use maps and globes to locate and describe locations, directions and scale. Using the maps, they identify man made or natural features of different environments. They practice using geographical terms to describe a specific...
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Science: Leaf Study
First graders go on a leaf-hunting expedition around the schoolyard. They determine from which trees they fell using identification cards. Students read several books about leaves and apply their artistic skills by using the collected...
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Down Buttermilk Lane
Second graders read "Down Buttermilk Lane" by Barbara Mitchell. They note five differences and three similarities in the way the Amish live and the way they live. Students create a Venn diagram about the way the Amish live and they way...
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Recycling
Students investigate landfills and the problems associated with urban and suburban areas. In this recycling lesson plan, students discuss landfills and the problems associated with landfills. They discuss the amount of waste an...
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Differences Among Montana's Tribes
Fourth graders engage in a lesson to find any differences or similarities found in the cultures of indian tribes in Montana. The lesson uses questions in order to help students with the research. The final assessment is some sort of...
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Heavy Duty
Students examine various items in order to realize the weight difference between train, vehicles and humans. They realize that trains are heavy and cannot stop quickly.
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Making Native American Vests
Students listen to the story Brother Eagle, Sister Sky and observe Native American clothing worn by the characters in the book. Students create a vest out of a pre-cut brown paper bag and decorate with Native American symbols.
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Comma Splices and Fused Sentences - Exercise 5
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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Locomotor License
Learners examine and practice what it means to travel safely within a given space. They are given licenses and can receive traffic violations if they break the rules.
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Reading a Map 1
In this map reading learning exercise, learners examine the map of Melton Park and determine if the sentences are true or false. Students answer 20 questions.
