This video details the "brown food chain," explaining how rotting detritus such as pond scum and animal poop contribute enormous amounts of energy to our ecosystems.

Discover the truth behind common misconceptions about dinosaurs in this video. Uncover fascinating insights as we delve into the world of creatures often mistaken for dinosaurs, shedding light on their true classification. Gain a deeper understanding of how dinosaurs are scientifically categorized, debunking myths and clarifying misconceptions. Join us on this captivating journey to unravel the secrets of dinosaur classification.

In this worksheet, students will take everyday objects from the classroom and use balance scales to find the mass.  The students will first describe the object and then estimate the mass.  They will then weigh the object and write down that actual mass.  Finally, they will find the difference between the actual mass and the estimated mass.  Once students are finished they will sort the mass from lightest to heaviest.  The main purpose of this assignment is to have students make estimates and then use actual scales to find the mass.

In this 3rd-grade worksheet, students will compare 9 fractions.  They will then take a fraction and create fraction bars based on it.  Finally, there is a question where students will place 3 fractions on a number line. This is a free math worksheet.

Help your students conquer fractions with this worksheet designed to teach and reinforce skills on how to place fractions accurately on a number line! Perfect for classroom use, homework assignments, or extra practice, this worksheet ensures students feel confident and prepared to tackle fractions. Download this free worksheet.

Introduction: The Opinion Essay Organizer is a valuable tool designed to help students structure and organize their thoughts when writing a five-paragraph opinion essay. It provides a clear framework for students to express their opinions coherently and support them with solid reasons and supporting details. The organizer consists of sections for the topic sentence, restating the prompt, three reasons, supporting details for each reason, and a conclusion paragraph. Using this organizer, students can effectively plan and outline their essays before diving into the writing process.

Based on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" this game shows a reading passage with an option on what the main idea or supporting detail is.  See if your students can win a million bucks

Engage your students with this interactive and informative lab. Designed for elementary students, this lab explores the topic of how our bodies use energy to move. Perfect for science lessons, this resource will help students understand the connection between energy and physical activity. It is written at the 3rd-grade reading level.

In this activity, students will first begin by exploring the area and perimeter.  Tell your students to make a shape that has a specific area or perimeter and then give them time to explore and create.  As you go, make the math challenges more difficult.  When they have had a chance to explore, have them play the game.  The challenge is to see how many levels they can complete.  Keep in mind that the last level is unique in that students now have to create a shape with a specific area while creating a fraction of the shaded color like the second image below.

This Study Jam video does a great job demonstrating the differences between weather and climate.  It discusses how temperature and air pressure can change due to a change in elevation.

This video can also be used during reading units dealing with compare and contrast.