Explore the history of the American novel in the contexts of literature and US history. How does a novel or piece of writing from a particular time showcase the mood during that historical period? After conducting research and discussing...

Work on using transition words in context by prompting elementary and middle schoolers to write their own persuasive essays using transition words. They explore new forms of transition words and examine how they are used in an editorial...

In this Mendelian genetics activity, students solve 22 clues in a crossword puzzle contain the basic vocabulary for an introductory genetics unit.

In order to practice problem-solving skills, pupils work through a series of word problems. They each determine an answer and then share their thinking process with the class. This lesson demonstrates that there may be more than one way...

Who doesn't love cookies? In this lesson, learners follow a recipe to make cookies, practicing their ability to compare fractions as they go. This is a wonderful way to motivate your class to practice this important skill.

Singing, holiday music, family get togethers are all part of typical American Christmas celebrations. Prepare your autistic or special needs class for social engagement through a group sing along. They can build reading skills, rhythm,...

Discuss with your oceanographers what forces cause nearshore upwelling and downwelling. Display a line of wind vectors alongside a graph of the temperatures so that they can discover whether or not they are related. Discussion questions...

The first thing to know about this lesson is that the commercial fisheries data for the activity no longer seems to be available. That being said, there are fascinating links to other websites, some about the comparative odds of being...

Choose to supplement your probability unit with this resource and you won't be disappointed with the outcome. Teach young mathematicians to organize information using tree diagrams and lists in order to determine the possible outcomes of...

Looking for supporting materials for a study of So B. It by Sarah Weeks? This resource includes a summary of the book, questions to answer and discuss, a journal starter, a list of related activities, a list of similar books, and links...

Third graders examine the concept of alphabetizing. They develop a class dictionary, creating definitions of themselves, and typing in their names, pronunciation, and the definitions, and inserting their picture into their document.

Students watch the movie "Muppet Treasure Island" and then taking on roles of characters in the movie answer navigational questions to try discover the location of a treasure hidden by the teacher.

Students define from a word list for a literary selection. Using the literary selection, they read the vocabulary in context. They determine the definition of the word as used in context and create a crossword puzzle using the...

In this rich and poor dialogue, students read aloud questions and answers about the rich and the poor of the world in order to build vocabulary skills.  Students work in pairs.

In this Georgia worksheet, students unscramble the letters in 20 words to spell important cities, regions, resources or people in the state of Georgia. There is a word bank.

In this online interactive Indiana worksheet, students examine 20 state-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 20 sets of letters. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.

In this online interactive Kansas worksheet, learners examine 20 state-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 20 sets of letters. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.

In this short a worksheet, students write words as they are called out, unscramble words, then use the words in sentences.

In this short i activity, students write words as they are called out, unscramble words, then use the words in sentences.

In this final e rule instructional activity, students write words as they are called out, unscramble words, then use the words in sentences.

In this short e worksheet, students write words as they are called out, unscramble words, then use the words in sentences.

In this short u activity, students write words as they are called out, unscramble words, then use the words in sentences.

In this short o worksheet, students write words as they are called out, unscramble words, then use the words in sentences.

In this short u worksheet, students write 6 words as they are called out, unscramble words and use them in sentences. All words have short u in an "unusual" way.