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Number recognition
In this number recognition worksheet, students are provided numbers with the words underneath them so that they can match them to each other. Students match 20 words to 20 numbers.
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Recycling Vocabulary Maze
In this recycling vocabulary activity, students find their way through a maze by using clues about recycling and spelling out words. A reference web site is included for additional activities.
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Recycling Quick Vocabulary Review Worksheet
In this recycling vocabulary words instructional activity, 3rd graders write recycling words next to the definitions that are provided. Students write words for 15 definitions.
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New York State Testing: English Language Arts Grade 5
In this English-Language Arts testing worksheet, 5th graders complete a total of 27 multiple choice questions covering a wide range of 5th grade English topics.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Test Book 2: Grade 7
For this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students listen to a passage and answer ten multiple choice questions to check comprehension. Students then complete an essay response.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Test Book 2--Grade 8 (2009)
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students listen to an article and answer reading comprehension questions. Students compose an essay using information from the article.
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Electrical Circuits
Students explore parallel and series circuits. In this electrical circuit instructional activity, students investigate the differences between series and parallel circuits. Students observe the benefits and drawbacks of series and...
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BLAST Algorithm
Students explore a series of activities on using BLAST. In this biology lesson, students explain the significance of BLAST in DNA query. They give real world applications of BLAST.
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Batteries
In these batteries worksheets, students read several passages about the components of batteries. Kids then fill in the missing words for the 4 sentences about batteries. Students color the pictures that each battery would be used for.
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Life Cycles of Plants
Young scholars discover the general life cycle of a plant, the parts of a plant, and what it needs to grow. They plant bean seeds and discuss the parts of a plant and what it needs to grow.
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Maximum Power Point
Students investigate how to optimize the power output of a photovoltaic cell using a home-made gnomon stand. They use data collected to create current-voltage and power-voltage curves to determine the "maximum PowerPoint," (MPP) at which...
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The Secret Life of Money Part 2
Students explore how people use money every day and how it is one of the defining resources in our life.
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Evaluating an Olympic Sport
Students research the political context of the Winter Olympics in general and within certain countries in particular. They read authentic, published articles on the topic from the Internet and add this information to the spreadsheet as...
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Interpreting Language Arts, Health, and Visual Art
Fourth graders draw a magic mask with special powers based on one aspect of health. They write 1-2 paragraphs descibing the mask's special powers. Then they scan the images using a computer software program and write a new paragraph on...
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The Story of the Transistor
Students brainstorm on how certain items have become smaller as technology advances. They watch a video about the history of the transistor.
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Biome Web Quest
Third graders create paper mache globes, paint them and label the oceans and the continents. In groups, they research a biome, write about it and create an artistic visual representation of the biome and present it to the class.
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Static Cling
Young scholars work together to discover the concept of static electricity. They participate in an experiment in which they test different objects charge. They make observations and record them for later use.
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ETHICAL USE OF THE INTERNET
Students investigate the use of the internet and how it should be used by students. The concepts of intellectual property and fair usage are covered. The author of resources is found by them through practice with finding small print...
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Putting on Beowulf
Young scholars read "Putting on Beowulf" then, in separate groups, choose a segment of Beowulf to perform. They prepare a performance either "live" or on videotape. After listening and watching each performance, Students evaluate each...
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Simple Machines
Sixth graders explore simple machines. They identify tools and machines that are used in everyday life. Students examine the purpose and uses of everyday tools. They create a tool or machine that can be used to solve a problem.
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Forces Cause Change
Third graders will gain recognition that physical relationships affect each other and that change occurs when one object acts upon another.The teacher will recognize ways in which technology can be used to enhance the understanding of...
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Solar Car activity
Students study the basic concept of solar energy. They build a working solar car. Students comprehend how solar energy can be produced via a solar panel. They examine the physics that describe how a solar panel works.
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Preparation for Engineering Careers
Students explore all the careers that deal with math, science, technology and engineering. They assess the importance of clearly explaing yourself in writing, making public presentations and utilizing technical jargon in dealing with...
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Communicate with a Truck Driver
Learners research ways truck drivers communicate. In this critical thinking lesson, students explore websites for information. Learners communicate with truck drivers using Twitter and listen to transportation related podcasts.