Students explore basic cloud types and the weather associated with each one.  In this earth science lesson, students participate in numerous activities including going outside to observe the clouds they see, making a cloud in a...

In this ecology community status worksheet, students research their state's ecosystem, make a chart of the biodiversity, analyze the chart and identify issues with wetland species.  This page has several links to helpful web resources.

Students explore the concepts of bartering and trading. In this algebra lesson, students barter with each other for different items. They use special cards to designate ownership of an item as they explore the complexity of bartering.

Students explore geometric solids. In this geometry activity, students listen to the book The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns, then work in groups to sort geometric solids into various categories. Students define geometric solids...

Young scholars observe how math is important in navigation and engineering. They study how surveyors use math and science to calcute, count, measure, label, and indicate distances on a map. They estimate specific distances.

Students investigate energy sources by examining photographs.  In this atomic energy lesson,  students identify and describe various pictures and how atomic energy is used in them.  Students create a presentation...

Sixth graders explore physics by utilizing their math skills. In this flight properties instructional activity, 6th graders examine the flying capabilities of planes and birds. Students utilize math to find how many wing-beats are needed...

Third graders complete a worksheet.  In this fractions lesson plan, 3rd graders review fraction vocabulary, use the SmartBoard to divide fractions and complete stations where they work with fractional parts of a whole.

Enchant your youngsters by reading them The Jellybeans and the Big Dance, by Laura Numeroff and Nate Evans. Ask them to name objects that begin with the letter J like jellybeans. Give each of them some jellybeans to sort by color....

The ten prompts on this worksheet are intended for independent practice with length unit word problems. Space is provided for pupils to show their work. Beware the typos and complex wording of the problems which may be a challenge for...

Upper graders access the Microsoft Word program and create patterns by utilizing certain keys on the keyboard. They create picket fences, smiley faces, and hearts. It seems that this instructional activity has as much to do with...

Students study fractions. In this equivalent fractions instructional activity, students utilize fraction strips to enhance their understanding of equivalent fractions. They watch a demonstration and then work independently with their own...

Learners explore how to manage angry feelings. In this behavior lesson, students discuss techniques to handle angry feelings, such as counting to ten and talking out the problem.

What's the length? Youngsters are introduced to measurement with this set of word problems. Learners measure three objects, one for each question, based on units provided. The units aren't specified (centimeters, etc.). This is...

Manipulatives are always fun for children to use. They use connecting cubes and blocks to solve addition and subtraction word problems with numbers up to 10. They then play a math game and use their cube to create number sentences....

For this number 9 worksheet, students practice tracing the letters that spell the number 9 and then write the word nine 6 times on their own on the lines provided. Students circle 9 vacuum cleaners.

Through an engaging unit, chefs-in-training will sort and classify data using tally charts. Learners will also create bar graphs to display restaurant data and interpret data from bar graphs using a variety of categories....

Hang out at the beach and listen to some relaxing tunes, all while developing basic math skills. An endless source of fun and learning for young children!

Get a line on the snakes. The assessment task requires the class to determine the species of unknown snakes based upon collected data. Individuals analyze two scatter plots and determine the most likely species for five...

Population density, it is not all that it is plotted to be. Pupils analyze a scatter plot of population versus area for some of the states in the US. The class members respond to eight questions about the graph, specific points and...

Can you see your class working on spatial visualization? The first installment of a five-part module introduces the concept of spatial visualization and provides a 12-question diagnostic assessment to test spatial visualization skills....

Using arrays for multiplication is the subject of a two-part reading comprehension instructional activity that asks kids to first read a short passage about arrays and then to respond to a series of questions based on the text.

Prompt scholars to complete a magic square using only variables. Then they can attempt to solve a numerical magic square using algebra. 

2, 4, 6, 8. What comes next? This reading comprehension worksheet discusses patterns and extending patterns. After reading the short article, kids answer a series of questions to demonstrate their understanding of the passage.