Students are introduced and practice using words classified as homophones. Individually, they participate in a Jeopardy game in which they practice using different sets of homophones in sentences. They discuss the different situations...

Students explore how to research on the Internet. In this Internet research lesson, students research the Internet directories and answer questions about using Google. Students complete an evaluation sheet of the activity.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students examine the accomplishments of Civil Rights leaders' as works of philanthropy. Students read literature regarding diversity and study the Selma to...

Students compare and contrast the characteristics of robots and cells. In this biology instructional activity, students examine the parts and function of cell organelles. They create a visual representation of their cell/robot analogy.

Students compare and contrast the ways that penguins are different to flying birds.

Students identify different viewpoints in society. They describe the characteristics of some of the individuals involved in the march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. They listen to a historical narrative and identify issues of...

Students, as a group, read "Sees Behind Trees" about a Native American boy. They discuss how the Native American culture is different from theirs. They also draw Native American scenes and read poetry.

Students create, design, and evaluate different structures. Students will use Lego blocks to create several different designs. They will evaluate the various steps involved in creating their structures. They then will think about...

Students listen to a teacher read aloud of a book about families before discussing what a family is to them. They discuss how families can be the same or different, who they are made of, and what their traditions might be. They draw a...

Sixth graders are read Goodnight Moon. They discuss the different kinds of matter mentioned in the story. Students describe each item they remember, they are encouraged to observe that some things are made of smaller pieces, different...

In this science comparison worksheet, students complete a Venn diagram in which they compare two penguin species. They write the differences in the outer circles, and the similarities in the center section. They summarize the differences...

Middle schoolers split geode rocks to see that they are beautiful inside. In this geodes lesson plan, students split the geodes and talk about how they have beautiful insides just like people, even if the outsides aren't that pretty.

Second graders create analogs for lava and magma in experiments.

Ninth graders, while practicing writing, illustrate how verbs change forms both according to subject and time frame. They drill on verbs of all forms and brainstorm different ways to incorporate them into their writing in groups.

In this Venn diagram worksheet, students compare and contrast the Arctic with Antarctica. They place the things that are different about the two geographic regions in the outer areas of the circles and the things that are similar in the...

In this climate worksheet students write about Mexico's climate. No information is given here, and students will need to research on their own. Students then compare Mexico's climate to their hometown's climate by filling out a chart.

First graders experiment with different states of matter in order to observe the changes in matter. In this states of matter lesson plan, 1st graders see and explain how solids, liquids, and gases change.

Fifth graders examine two related organisms that live in different environments and compare how the physical characteristics of each organism provided it with survival advantages unique to its own environment.

Students identify the different forests of the world and some of the characteristics that differentiate them. They explore old magazines, calendars and photos and fill out a scavenger hunt worksheet.

Students explore and analyze categorizing objects, material culture artifacts, from a variety of perspectives, to consider the story behind each one. They research skills by assessing how to look at artifacts as cultural outsiders would....

Students identify ways families save money. In this financial lesson, students read the book A Chair for My Mother and discuss ways to save money. Students identify coin values and practice counting money.

Learners construct a nest out of mud, string, sticks, and grass using only two fingers or two popsicle sticks to simulate a bird building a nest. They compare/contrast pictures of various bird nests and draw the differences between the...

In this Venn diagram worksheet, students compare and contrast George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. A description of how to complete the Venn diagram is included.

Students identify a neighborhood on a Landscape Picture Map. For this geography lesson, students discuss the characteristics of their neighborhood and identify their neighborhood on a Landscape Picture Map. Students use post-it notes to...