Insects Don't Bug Me Quiz Students must know the basic characteristics of insects in order to determine if the statements...		Pumpkin Seed Snack Follow these directions to enjoy a tasty pumpkin seed snack.
Solar System Quiz Space is the topic tested in this multiple-choice quiz. This quiz includes Pluto as a planet,...		Spring Tides Kids will study and understand the effect of the moon on the high and low tides in this science...
Mammals Quiz Students assess what they know (or don't know) about mammals.		Talk It Out Together Chart This handout complements the Talk It Out Together Lesson.
General Science Quiz Use this true-false quiz to reveal your students' knowledge of animal characteristics.		Dried-Pepper Hangings Instruction Sheet Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers, as the Pilgrims did during...
Getting to Know Your Students Get to know new students through icebreakers, name games, and first-day celebrations. Our...		The Gorp Reading Activities The following exercises are activities for before and after you read The Gorp's Gift.
Pedro's Journal Literature Guide The literature guide for Pedro's Journal, a story about Columbus' travels, includes...		The Gorp's Gift Questions These discussion questions about The Gorp's Gift are organized according to Bloom's...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Enrichment activities and Web resources for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, plus a...		Concerned Mayor Students pretend to be the town's mayor, listing ways they would promote non-violence. For use...
What and When Is Fall? Children learn about the fall season and the Earth's rotation in this science activity.		Be a Peacemaker Explain what it means to be a peacemaker. For use with The Gorp's Gift, a story about...
The Harvest Moon and the Equinox Kids will learn about the harvest moon and observe the moon phases during the autumn season.		The Gorp's Gift Activities These activities are designed to help your reading of The Gorp's Gift, a story about gun...
The Fall Sky -- Looking for Pegasus Children will construct a constellation viewer and learn about the constellation, Pegasus.		Put Gorp's Story in Order Put Gorp's story back in order. For use with The Gorp's Gift, a story about gun safety...