Learners use estimation to determine the answers to word problems by rounding whole numbers. In this estimation lesson plan, pupils compare and contrast solutions using the best answer.

In this comparison worksheet, students look at 2 Curious George pictures and attempt to find the 12 things that are not the same in the pictures. They see pictures of circus trains and animals.

Students explore the differences between man-made and natural objects. In this instructional activity designed to compare properties of objects, students differentiate between natural and man-made objects and complete an activity...

Young scholars study maps of the United States to locate weather pals from a list of schools. They communicate with Weather Pal schools through the use of closed circuit TV. Using weather data collected in their area, they exchange the...

Students compare/contrast two studies that examine the effects of environmental contaminants on animals. They read an article, identify the components of a research study, summarize the article, and complete a matrix.

In this Venn Diagram worksheet, students compare and contrast two countries that participate in the Olympics.

Students compare and contrast the United States and Croatia's Constitution. In groups, they argue the point for or against a country's constitution being able to take a citizen's life. They analzye how each constitution outlines each...

In this World History worksheet, students compare and contrast five different Greek Government systems in a chart. They identify who ruled each type of government. In addition to, students list the characteristics and weaknesses of each...

In this American History worksheet, 11th graders compare and contrast John Andrews and Massachusetts Gazette. 

In this World History worksheet, students compare and contrast the Athens to the Spartans. They define their physical, intellectual, and military characteristics, as well as the form of government established. Finally, students compare...

In this games worksheet, students read four descriptions of different indoor games of the world. Students guess the name of each game and write it in the space after the description. There is a word bank.

In this comparatives quiz worksheet, students respond to 5 fill in the blank, 5 multiple choice, and 23 short answer questions regarding the appropriate use of comparatives.

Students examine the American presidential election process. In this presidential election lesson, students discover details regarding the campaigns of McCain and Obama in the 2008 election. Students create timelines that feature the...

Fifth graders contrast and compare ancient Greece to the U.S.A.  In this Greek History lesson, 5th graders investigate the buildings and designs of ancient Greece, as well as their democracy and government.  Students answer...

Third graders conduct research and review art work to compare the styles of Stuart, Da Vinci and Picasso. They develop and compile a portfolio including masterpieces of these artists and original works. Students compose detailed...

Students explore these two leaders use of nonviolent protest techniques. They read about the life of King Jr. They view a slide show about the life of Gandhi. Compare/contrast the lives of these two men using a Venn diagram.

Students explore seeds through dissecting, sorting, comparing and contrasting. They draw their observations of both a closed and open seed and then they label the parts of a seed. They brainstorm where seeds come from. They compare seeds...

High schoolers explain that, how in this world of increasing awareness and interdependence, music can act as a magnet to draw people together. They research and compare anti-war songs from many different generations.

Learners plant wetland plants in aquatic soil and regular soil. They test the effect fertilizers have on each and record the chemicals found in run-off water collected from each soil sample.

Students discuss discipline in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and compare it to how children are disciplined today. In this comparisons activity, students identify different ways parents discipline their children. Students identify...

Students research the American Revolution. In this Revolutionary War instructional activity, students research facts about the American Revolution, write an expository essay, and peer edit for good content. The paper is suggested to be...

First graders examine the significance of the Louisiana Purchase and the journey of Lewis and Clark. They listen to a story, analyze a map, compare/contrast the Jefferson Peace Medal and the Peace Medal nickel, and design a peace and...

Students use a variety of creative writing tools within this assignment: poems on particular organ systems, write a short story and/or create a word graph. They are involved in a demonstration of lactic build up in the muscles, a...

Pupils use the Internet to research characteristics of moons for other planets They use a spreadsheet to organize information for all of the moons researched. They use the spreadsheet data to make statements showing comparisons and...