Computer Science Unplugged
Twenty Guesses—Information Theory
How do we determine how much information to include and what can be left out? By playing a game of 20 questions, the class generates the best strategies for finding a number. They then move on to guessing the next letter in a short...
Charleston School District
Graphs of Linear Functions
What does a slope of 2/3 mean? Develop an understanding of the key features of a linear function. Pupils graph the linear functions and explain the meaning of the slope and intercepts of the graphs.
Yummy Math
The Olympic Flame's Trip
Just in time for the start of the Winter 2018 Olympics, you can track the Olympic torch relay through the Republic of Korea. But there must be some math involved, right? Give learners a learning exercise that prompts them to calculate...
Education Development Center
Factoring a Degree Six Polynomial
Within collaborative groups, scholars factor a degree six polynomial. They can factor the polynomial using many different strategies — a great way to prompt mathematical discussion.
Computer Science Unplugged
Lightest and Heaviest—Sorting Algorithms
How do computers sort data lists? Using eight unknown weights and a balance scale, groups determine the order of the weights from lightest to heaviest. A second worksheet provides the groups with other methods to order the weights. The...
Chymist
Earth Science
Explore the consistency of the earth's layers and soil through modeling. By conducting an engaging experiment, learners develop a model for the earth's layers and a soil profile using edible materials. Each material is chosen based on...
Curated OER
Phonics Test #24: (Watching In the Wild)
In this phonics activity, students analyze the underlined letters in a word at the beginning of each row. From three choices, students find another word that has the same sound. Students circle the word. There are ten questions on the page.
Curated OER
Shopping
In this shopping learning exercise, students, with a partner, brainstorm all the words they can think of associated with shopping, discuss thirteen words and phrases associated with shopping and fill in the gaps of four sentences with...
Curated OER
Phonics Test #4: Dogs
In this sounds worksheet, students find words that have the same vowel sound as the underlined vowel sound in the first word from the story Dogs. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
Curated OER
Same Vowel Sound
In this vowel sounds worksheet, students look at the underlined word and find the other word that contains the same vowel sound. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
Curated OER
Phonics Test #7: Gus and Grandpa
For this vowel sounds worksheet, students find words that have the same vowel sound as the underlined word from the story Gus and Grandpa. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
Curated OER
Same Sounds
in this sounds worksheet, students find the matching word that has the same underlined sound as the word in the beginning of the problem. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
Curated OER
Weekly Grammar Test: 30
In this grammar worksheet, students circle verbs in sentences, use verbs in sentences, and write the 2 words that make up contractions in sentences. Students complete 14 problems.
Curated OER
Connotation Chart
Pleasingly plump or fat? Disheveled or sloppy? Pairs of words with similar definitions can have vastly different connotations. Reinforce this concept by having your pupils complete a Connotation Chart. After selecting 12 pairs of words...
Curated OER
Going Great Guns?
Working with a partner, middle and high schoolers complete a variety of activities associated with types of guns. They list different phrases and connotations that include the word "gun" in them.
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Reading Homework for Kindergarten #7
For this reading homework for kindergarten #7 worksheet, students review this page for several days by naming letters, saying the sounds of letters, reading words, reading sentences, naming pictures and identifying initial sounds with...
National Christmas Tree Association
Merry Christmas, Geraldine
If you're reading the story "Merry Christmas, Geraldine" by Holly Keller, this is a fantastic cross-curricular resource to use. Complete with activities for language arts, science, social studies, art, and math, you'll get the most out...
South Gloucestershire Council
Animal Classification: A Collaborative Sorting Activity for Key Stages 2 & 3
Introduce the logic behind a dichotomous key or administer a group performance assessment with a fun and challenging classification lesson. With explicit instructions for the teacher and for collaborative groups, as well as engaging...
Curated OER
Sentence Patterns II: Locating Objects and Complements
What sets this worksheet apart are the clear, concise explanations for some rather complex grammatical terms. Object complements, subject complements, transitive and intransitive verbs, and direct and indirect objects are all carefully...
Curated OER
Not Getting the News about the Stamp Act
How did American colonists react to the Stamp Act of 1765? Your young historians will examine primary source material by reading excerpts from a transcription of the Pennsylvania Gazette and then identifying the sentiments expressed...
Charleston School District
Pre-Test Unit 7: Real Numbers
Don't be irrational! Use this pre-test to assess your classes' ability to work with all types of real numbers. The lesson asks learners to estimate value, evaluate roots, and order numbers. This begins a series of lessons on the real...
Project Oceanography
Fish Shape
A fish's size, fins, and shape can tell us a lot about them! Learners explore fish anatomy to see how species use camouflage, scales, shape, and coloration to survive. The lesson includes advanced vocabulary such as fusiform shape,...
Curated OER
¿Qué es un sustantivo?
What is a noun? A noun is the same thing in Spanish as it is in English, so your learners should catch on pretty quickly. Give them the chart included here, and have them organize all of the words provided into the appropriate categories...
Charleston School District
Identifying Irrational Numbers
These numbers have some personality! Are they rational or irrational? The lesson examines the definitions of rational and irrational numbers and shows examples of how to identify them.