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Jan 07, 2026
Finding the North Star
Need help finding the north star with your kids? Print our FREE Big Dipper-Little Dipper Worksheet. The diagram of Ursa Minor and Ursa Major constellations demonstrates the relationship between these two groups of stars and Polaris.
Jan 07, 2026
Writing Rubrics
Show your students HOW to write better with their next writing project. Our eight FREE writing rubrics will teach young writers to focus on specific skills and provide you with an objective way to grade their writing.
Jan 05, 2026
Exercise Worksheet
Your kids will be able to state the benefits of exercise and the benefits of relaxation after using this FREE worksheet. Hands-on (and feet-on) activities will demonstrate the importance of both exercise and relaxation for a healthy lifestyle.
Jan 02, 2026
Fish Coloring Pages
This lesson provides fish coloring pages for students to identify seven major body parts of fish. Activities include comparing size and shapes of different fins of different species and developing their own fish diagrams.
Dec 20, 2025
History of the Beowulf Manuscript
The Beowulf Manuscript is part of Codex Cotton Vitellius XV. Discovery the history of this enigmatic mixture of legend, history, and fantasy.
Dec 16, 2025
Beowulf Timeline
Timelines of Beowulf's life, estimated dates of historical events in the epic poem that bear his name, and the discovery of the manuscript that made him famous
Dec 11, 2025
YoYo Button Doll
Directions for the YoYo Button Doll made into a Christmas Tree Ornament. Make the doll as a gift tag or key chain.
Nov 07, 2025
4 Levels of Writing
The four levels of writing describe a step-by-step approach for students to master a writing skill.
Nov 03, 2025
Evaporation and Condensation
Students grasp the relationship between evaporation and condensation, melting, freezing, and boiling in this lesson. FREE download of student worksheet and suggestions for hands-on projects from MatchCard Science Unit Study.
Oct 19, 2025
Endocrine System Worksheets
The endocrine system worksheets provide lesson plans from the MatchCard Science Human Anatomy for grades 5 - 8. Identify six endocrine glands, a major hormone it produces, and the effect on the human body.
Oct 14, 2025
Beowulf Themes
Identify the 9 themes, 3 motifs, and debate over author's purpose in the Beowulf poem.
Oct 02, 2025
Electromagnetic Waves
Our FREE Electromagnetic MatchCard lists the types of radiation and their frequencies. Our customized five session lesson plans from MatchCard Science Light & Energy Unit Study provides information and hands-on activities as well as practice with the metric system.
Sep 18, 2025
Trixie Belden Books
Trixie Belden's books have been in publication since 1948. What is it about this fictitious teen detective that brings us to the tenth publication of this series?
Sep 12, 2025
Electrical Circuit
FREE download of the Electrical Circuit worksheet introduces students to the electric circuit diagram and uses simple activities to demonstrate the flow of electrons. This lesson from the MatchCard Science Light & Energy Unit Study turns kids on to science and electricity.
Aug 29, 2025
Reading Confidence Cards
Reading confidence cards are great for new readers and struggling readers. Built in repetition and easy-to-do activities give students practice reading common words. 32 sets of cards with 8 flashcards per set reinforce phonics and high-frequency irregular words..
Aug 02, 2025
Literary Treasure Map
The Kaleidos Literary Treasure Map illustrates the elements of literature along the main Action Plot axis. The main character follows the action plot, the reader goes on a treasure hunt looking for the hidden literary elements within a novel.
Jun 10, 2025
Effects of Gravity
Three effects of gravity are explored in this third lesson from MatchCard Science. Information and hands-on activities are included as well as a FREE worksheet you can print from your printer.
May 18, 2025
Beowulf Unit Study
Beowulf Unit Study can be used for single students, small groups, and modified with classrooms. Multiple activities for students in 7th through 11th grade will uncover themes, history, and background of this epic poem.
Apr 08, 2025
Ecology Lesson Plan
This ecology lesson plan explores the impact of pollution, acid rain, fire, greenhouse gases, and fertilizer on the environment. Print our ecology worksheet to introduce students in 4th - 8th grade to the enviromental factors that alter ecosystems.
Apr 01, 2025
Theories of the Lost Colonies
List of the nine most common theories of the fate of the lost colonists from Roanoke Island
Feb 19, 2025
Why Read Beowulf
Why Read Beowulf? The most famous of all manuscripts in the Cotton Library (including the Magna Carta), the Beowulf remains a timeless classic. Four reasons everyone should read Beowulf.
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