Briefcase Bounty: Math Competition is a fast-paced, two-player math showdown where every correct answer unlocks a chance at big money.

Area & Perimeter Tic-Tac-Toe is an interactive, two-player math game that blends classic tic-tac-toe strategy with Grade 3 measurement concepts aligned to 3.MD.C.8. Players take turns selecting an empty square on a 3×3 board, then must correctly solve an area and/or perimeter challenge to earn the right to place their X or O. If a player answers incorrectly (or runs out of time), they do not place a mark and the turn passes to the other player.

Explore Area Concepts with an Interactive Math Tool

In this Earth Science Lab, I have my students design an experiment that determines which sediment type is the most porous and which sediment type is the most permeable. This is a common design that my students come up with. There are others, but this one works well. For the lab, go to https://earthscience.xyz/content/porosity-and-permeability-lab.

MinuteEarth, a youtube channel demonstrates how a river goes from straight to meandering.  Learn some basic concepts of erosion, deposition, and stream formation in this video.  This science video also talks about river landforms.

Discover the Fascinating Tales of Skip the Squirrel: Three Engaging Perspectives

This worksheet contains two passages on how plants grow and tips for growing your own plants.  It contains the writing prompt, "How do plants grow? Use information from the two essays to explain the basic needs of plants and provide tips for growing your own plants at home." Finally, this document contains a 5 paragraph essay based on the two passages.

This worksheet contains the writing prompt, "Do you think schools should have a dress code policy that requires students to wear uniforms? Why or why not?"  It contains two passages. The first passage gives the benefits of wearing school uniforms.  The second passage gives the disadvantages of school uniforms.  This worksheet can also be used as a reading resource for compare and contrast. It also contains a sample 5 paragraph essay taking the opinion that schools should have a uniform policy.

This is a word search that contains 15 Valentine's Day vocabulary words. It has art that can be colored by students if they are done early. Eight of the words are then used in a correct spelling identification activity. This is a great filler for a Valentine's Day vocab station or group.

For more resources and activities for elementary students, please visit more on the EducationalResource.org website. 

Immerse yourself in an engaging animated video that delves into the captivating world of fossils. Discover a wealth of information about various types of fossils and their intricate formation processes. This educational video covers a wide range of fascinating fossils, including trace fossils, mold fossils, resin fossils, and body fossils. Gain a comprehensive understanding of each type as you explore their unique characteristics and significance. Expand your knowledge and fuel your curiosity through this visually captivating and informative exploration of fossils.