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Graphing Inequalities and Shading
Students graph and shade inequalities. For this algebra lesson, students graph inequalities using the slope-intercept form. They shade the side of the line that is the solution and identify the domain and range.
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Translations
Students perform translations on different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students create figures that will be used as an assessment to represent transformation. They perform hands on creation and relate it to the real world.
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Reflections
Students investigate image and pre-image. For this geometry lesson, students identify the reflection and rotation of different shape on a coordinate plane. They identify similarities and differences of image and pre-image of a reflection.
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Lesson 2: Using Common Sense
Tenth graders explore the impact of Thomas Paine on the American Revolution. In this colonial America instructional activity, 10th graders analyze Common Sense and then paraphrase selected excerpts of the pamphlet. Students also respond...
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Vocabulary Quiz
In this similar meaning worksheet, students choose the word that has the similar meaning to the word given. Students complete 20 multiple choice questions.
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Spelling List 11: Sight Words, Altered Sound, and Academic Vocabulary
In this spelling list worksheet, students practice spelling words that are sight words, altered sounds, and vocabulary. Students practice spelling 21 words total.
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Utah's American Indian Tribes Today
Seventh graders examine Utah's American Indian tribes and how they add to the diversity of cultures in Utah today.
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Water Cycle
Young scholars answer short answer questions about the water cycle and other cycles. In this water cycle lesson plan, students explore clouds, rain, evaporation, and more.
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Words in the News
Students discuss the topic of museums together in small groups. They identify and practice new vocabulary found in a newspaper article about a museum opening. They answer questions about the article as well.
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Watermelons
Students discover the origins and different uses of watermelons. Using the internet, they find photographs of the fruit and reading about them in primary source documents. As a class, they plan a community activity in which they use a...
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Has the Look of Nebraska Changed from 1819 to the 21st Century?
Eighth graders examine and analyze maps of early Nebraska. Using the maps, they compare and contrast them to those of today and identifying how the area has changed over time. They complete a worksheet over the differences in the maps...
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Environmental Issues in South Carolina
Pupils research governmental agencies that deal with the environment and chart aspects about each agency. They role-play a city council meeting to address the topic of building a waste to energy facility.
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Artsy Insects
Students identify and describe the elements of art and principles of design by creating several different butterfly pictures that represent color, shape, texture, pattern or symmetry.
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The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
Students investigate the global importance of the African and Asian countries that export petroleum. They access the OPEC website and research this organization. They answer questions and write an essay about alternative energy sources.
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Education On The Trail
Fourth graders explain the unique experience of pioneer studenT education on the trail. They invent ways to provide schooling to pioneer students while they were on the trail.
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Ratification of the Constitution
Eighth graders view two resources from the ratification debates and infer the motives and concerns of people in the two states involved. They write a newspaper editorial in favor or opposed to ratifying the Constitution.
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Site vs. Situation: Location! Location! Location!
Students examine places with a similar latitude to Alabama, and discuss the importance of a location's site versus its situation. They analyze maps, create a chart, and write a paragraph on the difference between site and situation.
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Mud Fossils
Students create their own fossils in an activity using plaster of paris and a variety of objects which can be fossils, e.g. chicken bones, twigs, shells, etc. After making their fossils, they allow them to dry and discuss time and its...
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Effects of Lead Poisoning on the Human Body
Students research where lead can be found in homes and industrial job sites, and the effects of lead on the human body. They conduct Internet research, develop a lead checklist to be used in the home or at work, and write a three-page...
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Education on the Trail
Fourth graders invent ways to teach pioneer students on the trail. They imagine that they are a pioneer who wants to make sure that their students know how to read, write, and do arithmetic.
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News: Climber Rescued from Dangerous Peak
Pupils discuss mountains and arrange a list of highest peaks into correct order. They read a news article about a climber rescued from Nanga Parbat. Working in groups they create a list of items needed for a mountain climbing trip.
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Words in the News Education Bill Backs India's Poor - 21 December 2005
Learners complete word work in order to explain a news article. They complete worksheets and practice activities.
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Words in the News Canada Elects New Government - 25 January 2006
Students complete vocabulary and word work before reading an article about Canada. They work with word families by completing worksheets and complete a quiz after reading the article.
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Togo's New President
Students read an article about Togo's new President. They locate Togo on a map. They practice using new vocabulary they find in the story. They also complete worksheets.