Third graders examine what it was like for a child traveling in the Underground Railroad.

In this matter learning exercise, learners review the states of matter, including plasma. Students read about where plasma is found and then complete 3 short answer questions.

Learners explore the findings of Galileo and research the moons of Jupiter. They construct simple telescopes, and examine the moons for themselves at a star party. They record their findings in a journal.

Students investigate the movements of the planet Pluto. Students participate in a hands-on activity to record data similar to the movements of the planet Pluto. Students compare their data to that found on a website.

Students examine a reading selection. For this descriptive writing lesson, students read an excerpt from "Hello! Anybody Out There?". Students discuss the idea of aliens living on other planets, describe what they think an alien looks...

Learners express what it would be like to launch off into outer space in a space shuttle. They include what it might feel like, look like, sound like, and any thoughts that go through their mind as they dart away from the Earth's...

Students listen to text read from "Hello! Anybody Out There?" and then brainstorm what aliens from outer space look like and do they exist at all. They then will describe the physical features and a special ability or quality of an alien.

For this standardized test practice instructional activity, eighth graders answer 80 multiple-choice and open-ended questions on science topics. The questions correlate to the New York academic standards.

Students explore the concept of segregation. In this oral history lesson, students conduct interviews and research primary sources to learn about segregation practices that affected African Americans. Students present their research...

In this eighth-grade science standardized test practice worksheet, learners answer 79 multiple-choice and short-answer questions to review their science knowledge.

In this eighth-grade standardized test practice activity, learners respond to 73 multiple-choice and short-answer questions that require them to review their science knowledge.

In this eighth-grade science standardized test practice activity, pupils answer 78 multiple-choice and short-answer questions to review their knowledge.

In this science test activity, learners complete a comprehensive grade eight exam. Students respond to 70 questions, including fill-in-the-blank, short-answer, and chart-and-graph completion.

For this standardized test practice activity, eighth graders answer 83 multiple-choice and short-answer questions to review their science knowledge.

Students analyze the symbol for recycling. In this recycling activity, students define and identify various symbols and draw the symbol for recycling. Students investigate ways to keep natural resources in the recycling loop.

Students understand that people believe there may be life in other solar systems. In this communication with other solar systems instructional activity, students analyze our planet and write things they want to communicate to other solar...

In this famous person activity, students read a passage about Paris Hilton and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...

Students practice multiplication facts, answer simple math questions from two, five, and ten times-tables, explore concept of halves and quarters, complete worksheet containing range of shapes to make shape picture, and sort data and...

In this famous leaders worksheet, learners read a passage about Kim Jong-Il and then complete a variety of activities including spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and scrambled sentences.

In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Lucy Liu and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches,...

Students construct three-dimensional solar system mobiles.

In this interactive prepositions worksheet, students practice using prepositions in sentences. Students choose the correct preposition for each blank in the passage. There are fifteen in all.

Students identify five basic geometric shapes by naming them according to their defining characteristics. They draw the shapes and identify food with similar shapes.

Students watch the movie, Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor, and participate in post-viewing activities to model their understanding of the movie.