Present information about the classification of animals. After participating in the teacher-led discussion about scientific names, small groups devise their own way of classifying everyday objects present in the classroom, developing...

Students listen to story, "The 100-Pound Problem," compare their weight with character in story, and weigh different classroom items using nonstandard units and standard units. They experiment with different items that can make scale...

Food preparation that supports the concepts of adding fiber and water to the diet. Identify fiber, its sources and functions. National Standard 14.2.1 Identify the function of fiber Identify cellulose - non digestible fiber Discuss the...

List the recommended dietary guidelines and explain their function and implementation. (The guidelines are listed below) National Standards 14.3.1 Aim for fitness Aim for a healthy weight Be physically active each day

Identify methods that prevent food-borne illnesses and contamination. National Standard 14.4.1 Identify food-borne illness Identify types of food-borne illness and their symptoms: botulism, e-coli, hepatitis, salmonella, staphylococci...

Apply food selection and preparation guidelines related to egg products. National Standard 14.3.3 Identify functions of eggs: binder, thickener, coating, leavening agent, emulsifier Identify egg cooking temperatures, techniques/methods:...

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 create a standard outline, using a word processing tool, while they are learning about the basic writing device of the 5 paragraph essay.

Scholars imagine themselves as citizens of Pompeii in 79 AD. First they are assigned a job (or place in society like a child or slave). Then they record their daily activities for the weeks leading up to the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in...

Students determine that air pollution control is caused by a combination of market incentives and government regulation. They realize that businesses exist to make profits for their owners and that governments make rules for individuals...

Students analyze the use of language, including non-standard written and oral English. They write persuasive, descriptive, narrative and/or evaluative pieces in response to the story read and keep reflection journals. Finally, students...

In this gases worksheet, students conduct an experiment to produce 2 different gases and use standard tests to identify each gas. This worksheet has 14 short answer questions.

In this conic sections worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 16 different types of equations. First, they find the equation of the conic that has a given focus and directrix. Then, students convert each given polynomial to standard...

In this conic sections worksheet, learners solve and complete 17 various types of problems. First, they write the conics in standard form and graph. Then, students determine the equation that best represents each description that...

In this circles and ellipses worksheet, students solve and complete 5 different types of problems. First, they write each equation in standard form. Then, students graph and label Write the equation of the ellipse whose center is the...

In this oxidation/ reduction worksheet, students solve eight multiple choice problems related to redox reactions. They determine half reactions, they calculate standard cell potentials, they identifying oxidizing and reducing agents and...

What child is not drawn to turtles? Seven different groups of turtles are depicted on this handout for them to count. They write the number in a large box on the right side of the page. This simple activity helps to meet counting goals...

Though this worksheet on colloquialisms in English songs might be fun, it's hard to see an application for it in the classroom. The best way to use this worksheet, which provides a list of words like "gimme" and "gotta" to be paired up...

In this measurement worksheet, students complete a 12 question multiple choice online interactive assessment about standard modern and ancient measurement.

Do you have an energy hog in your home? Individuals pick at least one room at home to determine the amount of energy the appliances consume. Using that information, pupils fill out a worksheet to determine the cost of running each...

You can eat a solar cell? A unit on solar energy begins with a discussion about organic solar cells, followed by directions on how to build your own. After following the teacher's directions to build an anthocyanin...

Planning on using Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol this year? Then give yourself a gift and download this colorful guide thats packed with goodies. Kids, as well as the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future are sure to...

Parallel parking might be difficult, but finding parallel lines is fairly simple. In this lesson, learners first complete an assessment task involving parallel and perpendicular lines in the coordinate plane. Individuals then take part...

Introduce ecology classes to biodiversity and interdependence in ecosystems with a PowerPoint presentation. Then, they get up-close and personal with the invertebrate world by collecting insects, classifying them, and graphing their...