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Estimation and Computation
Second graders practice their estimation skills using blocks. In this math lesson, 2nd graders explain how estimating makes addition easier. They complete a worksheet after the lesson to reinforce new learning.
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Nutrition Labels
Young scholars read and interpret nutrition fact labels ("food labels") from food products, a task that involves the use of various mathematics skills (e.g., number concepts and number sense).
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X Is For Wonderment
Students engage in a lesson plan that is concerned with the "X" chromosome and how ti is part of genetics with the use of Punnett squares. They use this tool in order to predict future genetic outcomes while focusing upon specific...
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Two Variables
In this two variables worksheet, students solve and complete 13 different word problems. First, they determine two numbers with a given sum. Then, students find the number of coins a person has given the information. They also determine...
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Taxes
Fourth graders explore the concept of taxes and gather relevant information to become a tax 'expert. In this taxes lesson, 4th graders work in teams to find information regarding different areas in taxes. Students work together to...
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Pumpkin Investigations
This series of investigations lead learners to have a greater understanding of the pumpkin and give them a chance to experience scientific study.
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Sort It Out! Size It Up!
Second graders, in groups, estimate amounts in various jars. They sort each jar from least to greatest amount.
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Transport: General
In this general transportation worksheet, students examine, discuss, and complete a variety of different activities associated with transportation and traveling. Student pairs complete a puzzle together, and utilize the "conversation...
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Synonyms
In this synonyms worksheet, students read 9 words in a box. Students choose four words and find as many synonyms as possible, writing them on another piece of paper in the form of a brainstorm.
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Writing a Letter to the Editor
Students examine the structure and elements of a letter to the editor. They identify letter elements, read and discuss newspaper letters, and write and submit a letter to a local newspaper.
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ABSTRACT EX[RESSIONISM DE KOONING STYLE
Students view and discuss the work of Elaine de Kooning and then the students create a painting in the Abstract Expressionist style.
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Writing a Letter to the Editor
Students identify the main elements/structure of a letter to the editor. They brainstorm for thoughts and opinions on a specific topic and write a first draft of a letter to an editor of a newspaper. They give each other preliminary...
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"Once a Jolly Swagman" (Australian vocabulary)
Students listen to the song "Waltzing Matilda" in order to become familiar with some Australian words.
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A Hands-On Paper Activity Examining The Relationship Between Hierarchical Levels Of Structure And Function
Students investigate how complex functions arise in biological systems through the creation of several paper structures to accomplish various tasks such as remaining suspended in air for the longest time, making the loudest noise and...
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Verbs & Tenses
Students illustrate known tenses with tense clue words. They select a range of verbs. Teachers divide the class into teams. The idea is for each team to make the longest and perfectly constructed sentence. Words and scores are tallied on...
English Club
Verbs & Tenses
Pupils in an ESL classroom practice using verbs and the correct tense. In teams, they work together to make a sentence using the same verb and tense clue word. They read their sentences aloud and gain points on the correctness of it.
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VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER
Students create and write context sentences leaving a blank for each vocabulary word. Exchange papers with a classmate to fill in the blanks or use vocabulary cards to show answers. Students research the Isle of Wight in books on Great...
National First Ladies' Library
Who Invented Crayons?
Pupils use a specified website to study the history of Crayola crayons. In groups, they discover who invented the colors, their cost, and who thought of the name. Young scholars create a timeline of Crayola colors and choose one project...
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Words As Numbers
In this math worksheet, students will read numbers written as words and then write the matching number in the correct columns of a place value chart.
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Phonogram and Rhyming Word Sheets
In this 22 page set of phonogram and rhyming word worksheets, students add letter tiles to photograms to make words. They work with phonograms such as up, ut, ip, it, in, ug, en, et, ig, ap, at, an, aw, ay, ot, op, am, un, to make word,...
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That's Not a Noun!
In this nouns and verbs activity, students fill in the blanks in 12 sentences with a word from the word bank that is commonly used as a verb, but may also be a noun.
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The Flatmates-The People
Learners discover the characters in the Flatmates series. In this character analysis lesson plan, students make guesses about the various characters based on their appearance, then read a brief passage about the characters to see if they...
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Mistakes that English Native Speakers Make 2
In this ESL worksheet, students proof read 20 sentences to find the mistakes. They label each sentence as to the mistake using the key at the top of the page which includes the misuse of articles, commas, apostrophes, and capital letters.
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Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Fourth graders develop the concept of adding and subtracting decimals. In this decimal activity, they participate in a teacher directed demonstration of how to add and subtract decimals. They work in teams as each person performs one...