Pennsylvania Department of Education
Using Polygons to Represent Fractions
Explore the world of fractions by using pattern blocks to show how different shapes can divide a hexagon. Elementary schoolers work in groups to complete these problems and to answer questions. Later, they work complete an independent...
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The Nine Planets
A solid lesson on teaching the nine planets in our solar system is here for you. In it, young scientists learn the correct order of the planets, and they choose one of the planets to do a research report on. They must come up with five...
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Light, Colors, and Vision
Third graders experience optic illusions by creating flipbooks. In this optics instructional activity, 3rd graders view a demonstration of the workings of rods and cones using a camera. They are shown an optical illusion and work to...
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A Comparison Study of Water Vapor Data to Precipitation over North America
Learners use NASA satellite data to compare water vapor over the United States. For this data analysis lesson students use an Excel spreadsheet to map their data.
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Genes within Populations
Finally, here is a genetics worksheet that does not include Punnett squares! Designed for a more advanced class, biology learners will compare Lamarck's concept of evolution with Darwin's. They will explore the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium...
John Lentine
Butterflies and Bugs
Symmetry, line, shape, art, and math are all connected through a fun hands-on craft. Included are instructions to a classic activity, where learners create butterflies to show symmetry in nature and then discuss symmetry in math. It is...
Denton Independent School District
Pieces to the Puzzle Fraction Project
Four polygons each have a fraction with unlike denominators printed on them. Creative math minds select several shapes to create a design with and then write and solve a math problem involving the addition of all of the fractions...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Driver’s Licenses And Unauthorized Immigrants
Should driver's licenses be granted to unauthorized immigrants? That is the question class members grapple with in a instructional activity that asks them to first read a fact sheet that details the arguments for and against...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Guest-Worker Program
The U.S. Guest-Worker Program and the H-2A visa are the focus of a social studies activity. First, class members assume the role of advisors who must present the president with four proposals that would amend the visas given to...
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Jo's Table
Students continue a sequential pattern using a partially filled in table and simple addition exercise. They use problem solving strategies such as guess and check, make a table, look for patterns. They discuss their finding with the class.
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Grade 2: Texas Problem Solving
Second graders use numerical data about Texas to write and solve real-life problems involving addition and subtraction (or multiplication and division). They work in pairs to choose three numerical facts about Texas to use to make up...
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Prepositions
For this preposition worksheet, students read 10 prepositions and match them to the picture that correctly illustrates the word. This is intended for ESL students but can be used by all.
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Illness
In this word and picture matching activity, students analyze 10 pictures of children with a variety of illness (stomach ache, headache, cough, etc.). Students match the pictures with the words that name each illness.
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Objects of the House
In this word and picture matching worksheet, students analyze 10 pictures that depict common household objects. Students match these pictures with the word that describes each object.
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Objects Used at School
For this school supplies word and picture matching worksheet, students examine 3 pictures of objects commonly used at school. Students match these to the words that name each object.
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Clothes
In this clothes word and picture worksheet, students analyze 7 pictures that depict common items of clothing. Students match these to the words that describe them.
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Body 2
For this body parts picture/word match worksheet, students examine 7 pictures that show a part of the body. Students match these to the words that describe them.
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The Weather
In this weather word and picture matching activity, learners examine 7 pictures that depict different weather conditions. Students match these with the words that describe them.
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Fruit
In this fruit word and picture matching worksheet, students examine 7 pictures of different fruits. Students match these with the word names.
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Sports and Exercise
In this sports word/picture matching worksheet, students examine 7 pictures that depict different sports. Students match these to the word or phrase that describe them.
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What's the Matter?
In this word and picture matching worksheet, students examine 7 pictures that depict various ailments. Students match the names of the illnesses with the pictures.
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Classroom Instructions
In this classroom word and picture matching worksheet, students examine 7 pictures that depict common classroom tasks. Students match these with the words that describe them.
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Community Workers
In this ESL community workers worksheet, students examine 7 pictures that depict citizens in different jobs. Students match these to the word or phrase that describes the job.
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House 2
In this ESL word/picture matching worksheet, students analyze 7 pictures of items that might be found in a house. Students match these to the correct word or phrase.