Students observe how to clean their hands with antibacterial wipes or instant hand sanitizers. They discuss the steps to germ fighting and use reproducibles, fingerplays, and songs to reinforce that cleaning hands and fighting germs are...

Students observe two chelae. They write three differences they observe in their notebooks. Students suggest a hypothesis which would explain these differences. They dissect the chela. Students analyze the lobster claw as a mechanical lever.

Students create a sextant. Using their sextant, students measure the height of tall objects. Students explore how sailors used sextants to identify their location on the ocean. They research how sextants are created.

Root vegetables inspire the series of activities included here. Class members participate in activities related to language arts, social studies, science, visual art, and math. At first, the long list might feel overwhelming; however,...

Students investigate the mathematical concept of linear equations. They use codes to lead the discussion. The teacher makes clarification as necessary during the class discussion. The lesson plan includes dialogue to be used by the teacher.

Students discuss water pollution and the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 after watching a teacher demonstration in which different contaminants are added to tap water. While some contaminants are not harmful to the body, in excess they...

Students solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. The teacher demonstrates solving quadratic equations and identifying the discriminant. Students model the teacher's instruction and solve sample equations on white boards....

Students review the law of demand. Using the law, they read a demand schedule and demand curve. They draw their own demand curve from data supplied to them. They identify and explain the four determinants of demand and work together...

Students review the components of a cell and the differences between plant and animal cells by creating a three-dimensional model of each type of cell. In small groups, they use modeling clay and household object to construct their models.

Fifth graders discuss variety of fictional writing genres and connect each to familiar story that has been read, use creative and analytical skills to develop original piece of fictional writing that incorporates math skill, and share...

Students begin the process of completing a research project. Working in groups, students brainstorm various topics for research. After selecting a research topic, students begin to narrow the topic down and create a research question to...

Students describe strategies to avoid destructive behaviors. They discuss drug tests at work, the costs of drug use to employers and the types of behaviors that put individuals at risk.

Pupils identify and explore how to set goals for their individual fitness tests, as well as to practice a positive work ethic towards completing those goals. They identify what the Presidential and National test scores are for their...

In this two-step linear equations worksheet, 7th graders solve 15 various problems that include linear equations with more than one-step. First, they need to get the variable, x, alone by subtracting/adding the whole number on the same...

Students examine the functions of portraiture and create their own portraits. In this portraiture lesson plan, students read an excerpt from Portraiture, by Shearer West, to discover the ways in which portraits can be used. Students...

In this symbols worksheet, students read about how different symbols are used to represent variables or constants in equations. Then students complete 3 problems.

Students use their senses to make observations. In this senses lesson plan, students investigate unknown substances by using their senses for observations. Students identify the number of the substances used, the color, the odor, the...

Students examine the concept of radioactive dating. In this radioactive dating lesson, students investigate how to determine the ages of fossils and rocks as they learn about half-life radioactive decay.

In this graphing worksheet, 5th graders use a line graph to compare and contrast the heartbeats of two athletes in a tennis match.

Students examine primary sources as related to Nevada and the Civil War. In this United States history instructional activity, students gather and analyze various primary sources in small groups and interpret unknown vocabulary words by...

Students explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students investigate the media response to the Gulf oil spill as they examine live streaming video, interpret data, and share their personal...

Students experiment to determine if yeast is a microorganism. In this yeast blowup lesson, students mix yeast with other ingredients and observe the results by using a balloon. Students adjust the amounts of the ingredients and test...

In this using inverse operations to solve fraction equations learning exercise, students review the steps and examples, solve the problem, and use substitution to check their answer. Students solve one problem.

In this sit or set worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences with either the word sit or set. Students fill in the blanks to 20 sentences total.