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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.
Dec 27, 2024
Earths Rotation
Compare and contrast the earths rotation and earths revolution in our astronomy for kids unit from MatchCard Science. FREE download of the Rotation and Revolution Worksheet can be printed.
Oct 11, 2024
Mise en Abyme in Beowulf
Beowulf contains a mirrored genre, also known as mise en abyme, with a significant effect to the story-line.
Oct 04, 2024
McIntyre Best Book on Drawing People
The title says it all: the best book for budding artists to learn how to draw people in a variety of positions.
Aug 15, 2024
Lost Colonists Site X Theory
The 2012 Site X Theory states the Lost Colonists of Roanoke settled west of Albemarle sound where a hidden fort was found on Governor John White's 1585 map. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of this theory with other Lost Colony Theories.
Aug 11, 2024
Earthquake Worksheets
FREE earthquake worksheets from MatchCard Science Geology Unit Study for 3rd to 8th Grade. Explore and diagram three types of waves in an earthquake with our printable worksheet.
Jul 28, 2024
Early Settlers Unit Study
Multi-level unit study provides activities and lessons on the Early English Settlers including the Roanoke Lost Colony, Jamestown Settlement, Popham Colony and the Sea Venture and Bermuda.
Jul 22, 2024
Popham Colony
Popham Colony lessons teach the history, geography, and significance of the Forgotten Colony on the Sagadahoc River.
May 30, 2024
Roanoke Eleanor Dare Stone
Students evaluate if the Eleanor Dare stone of Roanoke is authentic. How does it compare to the other stones? Can it lead us to the fate of Lost Colonists?
May 20, 2024
Digestive System
Students identify the major organs of the digestive system and their function from the diagram. FREE printable lesson from MatchCard Science Human Anatomy Unit Study for grades 3 - 8.
May 15, 2024
Lost Colony Theories
Investigate the Lost Colony Theories that have been proposed about the fate of the 1587 Roanoke settlers. Which theory is most logical? Has the most evidence?
May 15, 2024
John Smith Virginia Map Lesson
Student activities to accompany the John Smith Virginia Map lesson. Learn fun facts about this famous map, do a scavenger hunt, and apply those map-reading skills. Answer keys show multiple features of the map that are missed by most people.
Apr 09, 2024
Density Formula
Teach the density formula with our FREE download of the density worksheet for kids in 3rd to 8th grade. Hands on projects and our chemistry worksheet are used to investigate the concept of density.
Mar 21, 2024
Lost Colonists Sailed Away Theory
As students investigate theories of the Lost Colony, they debate the liklihood that they may have sailed away to an unknown fate.
Mar 06, 2024
Definition of Planet
FREE download of our planet worksheet gives students the definition of a planet and activities to evaluate if Pluto is a planet or not.
Mar 04, 2024
Powhatan and the Lost Colonists
Captain John Smith reported information on Powhatan and the lost colonists of Roanoke as the first supply departed Jamestown in June 1608. Smith's report got King James himself involved.
Feb 14, 2024
Who Was Kocoum
There is a single historical reference to Kocoum as the husband of Pocahontas. Who was Kocoum and what do we know about him?
Feb 09, 2024
Did Pocahontas Save John Smith?
Did Pocahontas actually rescue John Smith from certain death? Read the historical records about John Smith and Pocahontas to compare and contrast history and legend.
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