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Solving Eqautions w/ Division & Multiplication: Practice A
Ninth graders explore the process of solving one-step equations. For this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders solve one-step equations involving multiplication and division. The lesson includes translation of verbal expressions to...
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Alternative Alphabet
Middle schoolers determine and compare hieroglyph content and frequency to sentences constructed in an alternative alphabet based on symbols that mimic sounds of the alphabet. They decide which images are hieroglyphs and which ones are not.
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Visual Learning: Are You Really What You Wear?
Students analyze a photograph to complete a visual learning activity. In this visual learning lesson, students analyze the photograph and follow step process to identify the facts within the picture. Students analyze the photo caption...
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Honey Bees!
Pupils research and complete two assignments about honeybees. Students draw and color a picture of a flower with a honeybee inside of it. Pupils write a letter to the executives at Ridit Pest Control persuading them to stop the creation...
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Nobel Peace Prize Winners
Students work in groups to complete biography overviews and research, organize information and decorate masks to look like their assigned Nobel Peace Prize winner. They present their information to the class as a group then independently...
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Rationale
Students consider the rationale behind using the Internet as a research resource tool. They develop a research project, consider how to access and assess new information and format their research for presentation to the class.
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EXPRESSIVE QUALITIES
Students create a dance that expresses a specific mood. They describe the composition in writing and explain how they would alter actions, movement qualities and spacing to convey a new mood. They perform the dance they created...
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From Rags to (Paper) Riches: Explore Colonial Papermaking
Students explore Colonial papermaking. In this Colonial America U.S. history lesson, students analyze two poems written in the 1690s about the Rittenhouse paper mill to learn about papermaking. Students produce their own...
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I'm Number One!
Fourth graders complete a unit of lessons on the first seven presidents of the U.S. They conduct research, write a four-paragraph essay, and create posters and speeches for a simulated campaign convention.
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Language Arts: Creating Multimedia Reports
Ninth graders create multimedia presentations about their backgrounds and family heritage. They discover how to use the necessary computer skills and practice them in pairs. Students present their projects to the class and have a general...
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Study Buddies: Place Value to Thousandths
In this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to solve questions about place value to the thousandths. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Study Buddies: Explore - Area
In this math worksheet, young scholars will work with a coach to find the total area of a tree-house. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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How to Build an Electric Motor
Sixth graders build a working motor. In this instructional activity on motors, 6th graders use an inquiry method of learning to discover how to create a working electric motor with the supplies given to them. The teacher will guide them...
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Plants Need Soil
Third graders identify what plants need to grow. In this agricultural lesson plan, 3rd graders read the book The Empty Pot and discuss the steps to take when planting a seed. Students plant a seed and water it each day. Students discuss...
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Pasta Punctuation
Fourth graders put elbow macaroni where commas and quotation marks are supposed to be in sentences. In this punctuation lesson plan, 4th graders use the pasta to define where punctuation is missing in sentence strips.
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Pendulum Lab in 9th Grade Physical Science
Ninth graders conduct experiments to determine what affects the rate of a pendulum's swing. Working in small groups, they identify an independent variable to study and create an experiment to test their hypothesis. When tests are...
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Eutrophication Experiments
Observe two different water samples and write down observations. Write a paragraph which predicts the relative amounts of nutrients, nitrates, and phosphates in the water samples. Compare water samples under a microscope.
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Study Buddies: Adding and Subtracting Decimals
In this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to add and subtract numbers with decimals to the hundredths. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Study Buddies: Comparing and Ordering Decimals
In this math worksheet, learners will work with a coach to compare and order numbers with decimals to the hundredths place. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Using Tables to Solve Linear Functions
Oh that intercept! Budding algebra masters solve linear equations from standard to intercept form. They identify the slope and y-intercept to help graph the lines, an then create coordinate pairs using a table of values. Great TI tips...
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Canada's Constitutional Documents
Students analyze one major constitutional document and the events surrounding it. They examine primary sources (historical documents) and draw conclusions from evidence. Students write an essay and may prepare a presentation of their...
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Study Buddies: Exploring Arrays
For this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to solve a story problem by making an array. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Study Buddies: Counting Back Tens and Ones
In this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to solve a problem in which they must subtract by counting back by tens and ones. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Ink Analysis and Thin Layer Chromatography
Students explain the process of TLC. They identify at least three components of ink. They analyze data and make conclusions based on laboratory observations.