Learners explore repeating and growing patterns. In this patterns instructional activity, students describe patterns, explore changing patterns and match patterns. Learners participate in online activities and read books that show...

Students notice a number pattern in the book The Rabbit Problem by Emily Gravett. For this number pattern lesson, students represent and describe numbers appropriate to their grade level.

First graders identify and explore the four inner planets. For this planet science lesson, 1st graders watch a PowerPoint about the planets. Students read the book Our Solar System and discuss the inner planets. Students create a book...

Students explore the causes of water pollution. In this environmental lesson, students conduct experiments with natural filtration systems.

In this online interactive English learning exercise, students respond to 39 fill in the blank questions that require them to use adjectives and prepositions appropriately. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Students explore animal lifestyles by researching their characteristics. In this animal habitat lesson, students read the story Over in the Jungle and analyze the animal illustrations in the book. Students create clay animal characters...

In this primary source analysis worksheet, learners respond to 14 short answer questions that require them to analyze the motion picture of their choice.

Fifth graders explore electricity. In this electricity lesson, 5th graders experiment with open and closed circuits. Students determine how to properly connect a battery and bulb to illuminate the bulb.

Third graders consider outer space. In this introductory solar system lesson, 3rd graders complete a KWL chart and listen to the story The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System, by Joanna Cole & Bruce Degen. They will contribute...

In this Christina Aguilera worksheet, students read about the life of the performer, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.

Students investigate the different methods used in integrated pest management. In this biology lesson, students evaluate experiments and case studies on IPM. They discuss the pros and cons of using this method.

Students demonstrate an understanding of the properties of matter by applying them to density, pressure, and temperature. The educational software program, "Foilsim" is used in this inquiry.

Students develop patterns and combinations of movements into repeatable patterns. The video "Stomp Out Loud" with the percussive/dance group Stomp, is used to show students an example of the sequences they are going to create.

Students appreciate the fun and enjoyment from dancing with a variety of dances such as "Raise the Roof,""Bankhead Bounce," "Grapevine," and Hydrolics."

Students identify, extend and create patterns using various types of manipulatives and then work a pattern game in the computer lab to reinforce what was learned.

Students listen to the book, Harriet's Halloween Candy, and discuss the many ways Harriet sorted the candy from her trick-or-treat bag. They sort and classify individually wrapped candy.

Students sort, classify and write about what characteristics they used to sort fish counters.

Students sort, classify, and write about how they sort a variety of shells.

First graders sort toys by various attributes. They, in groups, sort toy vehicles by color, size etc. and then explain how they chose to group the toys. They write, draw or dictate an explanation of their sorting methods.

Second graders experience artistic perception of rhythm in music and see how to move their bodies and tap their sticks to the rhythm of a particular song.

Seventh graders research on energy conversion. After they have researched several types of energy resources, teams of two to four create posters which depict how these resources can be conserved.

Second graders view a video of the Nutcracker ballet and then compare and contrast holiday celebrations in Germany and the United States. They use the computer to write a paragraph exploring their observations.

First graders use rhythm instruments to explore dynamic fluctuations in music. They experiment with clapping, body movement, recorded music and pitch instruments to explore the concept of tempo.

Students demonstrate knowledge of sorting and classifying by color as they sort gummy bear candies.