Crispin: the End of Time is the core text for this teaching guide, a valuable resource for those who use Avi's trilogy as whole-class reading, in book circles, or as independent reading.

Patriots versus Loyalists, a huge divide during the Revolutionary War in what would become the United States of America. An informative resource includes both direct instruction about the two groups and a quiz pupils take after reading...

These activities center around acting out a play to help create fluent readers who use expression and emotion. As readers work through the play the first time, they also practice decoding strategies. In small groups of four, they then...

An open discussion starts this instructional activity off. The class takes a critical look at five works of art that demonstrate the impact and purpose of identity through collections or archives. They then write a list or draw 10-15...

Young scholars examine the concepts of power and authority as they begin learning about government in this elementary social studies lesson. Through a series of readings, discussions, and problem solving activities, children...

Though beautiful, William Shakespeare's prose can be inhibiting for learners who are new to his works. A activity based on The Tempest guides high schoolers through the paraphrasing process, including noting the subjects and verbs...

Learners write a first-person narrative from the perspective of a runaway slave, or a historical character of the period, and present their story orally.

Students consider difficulties involved in students testifying in criminal trials. Through first-hand experience in the position of either a witness to a crime or an investigator, students explain how various factors shape a person's...

Students define and explore the term "survivor" through the study of real-life stories of survival. They interview a person whom he/she considers to be a survivor, and share their interviews with the class.

Students discuss various aspects of the importance of fish.  In this fishing lesson, students understand why fish keep us healthier.  Students sort sea animals by their characteristics, play "who am I?", discuss various types...

For this math facts review worksheet, students read the description of each math term and try to guess what the answer is. Students may check their attempts by circling the third letter in the box which gives the answer.

In this math terms puzzle learning exercise, students read the description for each math term. Students try to guess what each term is. Students circle the third letter in the box to check their answers.

In this number recognition worksheet, students read the descriptions of the math terms and try to guess what each term is. Students circle the third letter in the boxes to check their answers.

In this scientists worksheet, learners read a brief synopsis of a scientist, then try to identify the person, 12 total. Worksheet contains links to additional activities.

Third graders complete a classroom game used to build understanding of two and three-dimensional shapes. Diagonals, sides, regularity, congruency, angle measurements, parallels, perpendicular, faces, and edges are a few of the vocabulary...

Seventh graders are shown a small puzzle. They are explained that without all the pieces, a puzzle is not complete. Students are explained that the same principle applies to the world of work. They are also explained that each person who...

Sixth graders research the positive and negative aspects of microorganisms noting the challenges faced by early scientists. They investigate the history of a disease of their choosing and write a summary of their findings.

In this ESL family members vocabulary worksheet, students examine 7 pictures that depict different members of a family. Students read the question by each picture and select the correct name of the family member from 4 choices.

Pupils document their unique characteristics through photography. In this self-discovery lesson, students take photographs of themselves and others. As a class, they discuss similarities and differences, and sort, graph, and find...

Fourth graders identify and classify insects while working with a live insect. They collect an insect to study.

Students examine a variety of portrait examples in order to visualize how information is portrayed in the pictures. They create a portrait.

High schoolers are able to provide a basic description of one country that has arsenic in its water supply. They are able to locate these countries on a map. Students explore the majors countries that have been affected by arsenic...

Ninth graders select a mythical figure. They use the internet, school library or classroom resources to research their selection. Students construct an Inspiration concept web to organize their presentation and then tie in their...

In this science worksheet, students examine 16 detailed pictures of reptiles and amphibians. Students identify each animal. Answers are given upside down at the bottom of the page.