While it may not be possible to take an entire class to Egypt and explore the ancient wonders, it is possible to engage your young historians in activities that ask them to research these and other antiquities and place them on their...

Students discover the primary landforms of Illinois. They examine how those landforms were formed as well. In groups, they research one of the landforms from their vocabulary list. They create their landform in a shoebox and present it...

Fourth graders investigate the concept of heroes and role models within the Native American community. They use primary and secondary resources to answer specific questions intended to bring the students to a definition of Native...

In this science worksheet, students examine the data given on a map in order to answer the questions related to performing weather interpretation.

In this vocabulary worksheet, students decipher the best word choice to complete the sentence. All words begin with the letter "F."

Students examine the components of the water cycle and follow step by step directions to build a three dimensional cloud. The vocabulary words used in the lesson are attached to the cloud for a lesson review.

Clarify word relationships and practice working with synonyms and antonyms by administering an extensive worksheet. Class members determine the relationship between words and complete a series of analogies. Before assigning these...

After reading an article, "Cameras Capture a 5-Second Fireball and Its Meteorite's Secrets," space science superstars use the  triangulation method to determine the location of a distant object. In-class activities and homework are...

Whereas very few learners study this topic, this lesson plan is written well! An organized and detailed teaching outline explains thinning, clearcutting, seed tree, and shelterwood methods of harvesting timber. Beautiful diagrams can be...

In this vocabulary building worksheet, learners enhance their personal vocabulary by learning words that begin with the FR-blends. Students are allowed to use dictionaries.

In this vocabulary worksheet, learners select the best word choice to complete the sentence. All words correspond to the theme of Earth Day.

Students read a story about spending and saving money and talk about the difference between goods and services. In this money lesson plan, students also play a matching game to review the story and practice rhyming words from the story.

Students identify opportunity costs. In this resources lesson students are read the story Something from Nothing by Phoebe Gilman. Students list the things Grandpa makes Joseph. Students state why people make choices.

Students listen to the story, Earth Day - Hooray!, and discuss the story as it is being read.  In this Earth Day lesson, students discuss incentives and penalties in regards to taking care of the Earth.  This lesson plan also...

Hand out student worksheets. Discuss and review the meaning of the vocabulary words found at the top of the worksheet. Ask students for general definitions, then share the background material. 2. Have students read the information on the...

Fifth graders create a flying wing from a pastry tray. In this flying wing lesson, 5th graders understand how the shape of the wind affects flight. Students compare the flying wing to the zanonia seed in nature. Students make changes in...

Students analyze period political cartoons as they study the causes of the Panic of 1837. They use primary sources to evaluate President VanBuren's response to the panic and public opinion of the results of his policies. Then they...

Students become civil engineers and assist in designing a Truss Bridge to carry a two-lane highway across a river valley using the West Point Bridge Designer 2003 Software. They construct bridges based upon budget and demos. Students...

In this Spanish worksheet, students analyze a picture of a place setting. Students label 8 items from the table with their correct word in Spanish.

Students explore their own heritage as they learn more about Roger Clemente. In this social studies and music lesson plan, students study cultural heritage through a study of Puerto Rican music and instruments.

Fourth graders experiment to determine how overpopulation effects ecosystems specifically plants. In this ecosystem lesson, 4th graders conduct an ecosystems experiment after listening to Claire Daniel's, Ecosystems. They watch a video,...

Learners examine factors which affect a vortex and create model tornadoes. They identify variables, pose a testable question, and perform an experiment using the scientific method. After they collect their data, students write a complete...

Students explore renewable and nonrenewable energy sources and develop a documentary that explores multiple energy sources and draws conclusions about their uses.

Middle schoolers consider the fats found in foods. In this science lesson plan, students test the presence of fat in foods and become more aware of their daily diets.