Students explore, research and examine the causes of natural disasters and how to survive them. They research on the internet world climate, recent disasters, how they happen, what to do if one occurs and what preventive measures to take...

For this reading comprehension worksheet, students learn facts about Valentine's Day by reading a one page story. Students then answer 6 questions.

Students explore the origins of modern language. In this etymology lesson, students discuss the cultural influences of Ancient Greece on modern society. Students design and complete charts that demonstrate the original and contemporary...

In this triangles instructional activity, students recognize triangles in a picture. Students find all the triangles in the picture, trace them and color them black.

In this colors and shapes worksheet, students recognize the circles and triangles and the colors yellow and orange. Students trace the circles and color them yellow and trace the triangles and color them orange.

In this recognizing meanings of idioms in sentences online/interactive worksheet, students use context clues to determine the correct color words to complete the sentences. Students choose 11 multiple choice answers.

Students research a Canadian Indian Tale. In this constellation lesson, students hear the story "Never-Ending Bear Hunt" which describes the constellations from the Native American perspective. They create their own constellation wheel...

Students research the  importance of ancient Rome to the world today.  In this ancient Rome lesson, students view video and research to gather information for a slide show about Ancient Rome. 

Learners explore spiders. In this spider lesson, students fill out KWL charts, discover facts about spiders and how to identify different spiders. Learners research spiders on the Internet and do online activities.

Students read The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark and view A Debt to Honor to identify ways that Christians helped the Jewish people during the Holocaust.  For this Holocaust lesson, students discuss...

Young scholars investigate the history of Mali. In this African cultures lesson, students research the impact of Sundiata Keita as king of Mali, recognize the significance of historical Malian festivals, and create character masks to be...

In this literature worksheet, students respond to 16 short answer and essay questions about Marlowe's Doctor Faustus. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.

In this current events activity, students analyze a political cartoon about auto bailouts and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons that feature literary allusion and pop culture. Students respond to 2 talking point questions.

In this frogs learning exercise, students first choose a type of frog and research facts about it. Students answer 7 essay questions about habitat, food, body adaptation and protection.

In this rectangle shape and color activity, students trace a set of six rectangles and color each a different color. Students also color a picture of a train made from rectangles.

Learners explore George Washington. Focusing on his personal life, it offers an examination of the man behind the towering symbol. Washington's stature as first president and founding father created a public persona. George

Sixth graders explore Ancient Greece using resources in literature, math, social studies, and science.

Fourth graders identify and discuss the differences between legends and fables. They define fable and legend, then as a class take turns reading our books. Students select two of the stories, and complete a Venn diagram, comparing one...

Students explore the technology of war. In this war technology instructional activity, students research the fighting styles of the Vikings, the Normans, and Medieval Knights.

Fifth graders participate in language arts activities designed to prepare them for taking standardized tests. The language arts format covers science and social studies content. Handouts and worksheets are included in the lesson.

Learners design a twenty-first century book cover based on the concepts and designs of the eighteenth century.

Students explore space science by participating in a class WebQuest. In this constellation identification lesson, students view star charts based on the four seasons and identify the changes our sky goes through in the course of 12...