In these reading comprehension worksheets, 8th graders read a passage about the brain. Students then answer 5 reading comprehension questions about the text.

Students create a flip book that describes the basic characteristics of the five main animal kingdoms. They research the animal kingdoms, include examples of organisms for each kingdom and illustrate the finished text.

Students create a treasure map by plotting points on a coordinate plane using a computer drawing program. Students name and identify different landmasses and structures on their map. They create instructions to find the treasure that...

Students engage in a lab project to study chemical reactions. They use guided questions to help facilitate the lab experience and come to the correct outcomes. The lesson does not contain a true understandable objective. The lesson could...

Pupils complete story maps in this lesson. Students read "The Magic School Bus", and get into groups to choose their story element. Each group shares their information with the class. They then complete a story map for a book read...

Students complete activities using the book The Higher Power of Lucky. In this literature lesson, students read the story and identify the parts of the story. They create a wind chime like that found in the book. 

Twelfth graders consider the structure of the Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages. In this morality lesson, 12th graders examine the 95 Theses of Martin Luther and determine his reason for writing them. Students also discuss the...

Students read about settlers in Kansas and the adaptations they made in order to build different kinds of houses. For this Kansas settlers lesson plan, students participate in choral reading and retell information they learn.

Sixth graders explore agriculture by viewing food related videos in class. In this chocolate identification instructional activity, 6th graders discuss the healthy aspects of pure cocoa and the history of the plant. Students read...

Sixth graders explore cultural habits by viewing food videos in class. In this agriculture lesson, 6th graders identify the importance of rice in the human diet and how different cultures prepare the food. Students view rice harvesting...

This PowerPoint features vocabulary and key concepts related to animal classification. Information about levels of classification, traits common to vertebrates and invertebrates, and a description of metamorphosis are included. The text...

In this geology exploration worksheet, students complete 27 short answer questions about the properties and locations of igneous rocks. Teacher must provide text or internet link.

In this geology lab worksheet, learners answer 31 short answer questions about sedimentary rocks. Teacher needs to provide text or internet site for students to find answers.

Young scholars explore human anatomy by completing a quiz. In this brain lesson, students read assigned text which discusses the different elements of the human brain and how they are used in everyday experiences. Young scholars answer a...

Considering using The Sun Also Rises as a whole-class or book circle choice? Check out this overview and interesting interpretation of Hemingway's tale.

What economic factors can influence personal and financial decisions? In an effort to understand opportunity costs and the time value of money, pupils engage in role-playing activities and discussion, as well as view a PowerPoint...

Students explore the layers of the Earth and the dynamic changes that they cause on Earth's surface. Volcanoes and earthquakes become the focus of the activity as the Oregon State quarter and its Crater Lake images are linked to the topic.

Imagine a list that includes Alan Abelson of Baron's, Bob Woodward of the Washington Post, and Mother Jones. High schoolers select a national columnist, read and annotate five columns by this author, noting the rhetorical...

Students investigate the writings of Thoreau. They read passages orally and look for words of imagery in the text. Students also answer a series of questions and they convert passages of writing into theatrical presentations in order to...

Eleventh graders use the internet and other sources to research a selected individual. They explore important events, challenges, and the impact and influence the person had on US History. Using the information gathered, 11th graders...

Students read background information about Rachel Carson found on the listed website links. They analyze and answer questions about her work and how it is linked to science then they research pesticide usage and alternative methods.

Students become familiar with the basic tags that are used to make web pages. They consider the factors that make a well-developed web site and web page and use the basic elements of HTML to code a simple text file.

Ninth graders create Powerpoint Presentation using information and assignments from previous two lessons. They compare Odysseus's obstacles with those from their own lives, and share slideshows with classmates.

Learners research information on owls using the Internet and Kidspiration. They work in groups to create a poster which includes habitat, diet and life cycle and present to the class.