Kathryn Rymarz

An introduction to the three types of rock for elementary/middle school students. This presentation clearly explains in words and pictures how igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock are made. Examples of some of the different types of rock are also given.

Print out and cut up this climate matching game. Students have to first match the descriptions of the climates to the pictures. Climates include: polar, dessert, temperate, tropical, Mediterranean. There are additional sheets with: 1) other features of the landscape you would find in each climate (eg. savannah, tundra); 2) problems and dangers that occur in each climate (eg. pollution, forest fires). This can be used as an introduction to a unit on climates around the world.

This is a set of 48 printable rhyming cards. There are so many activities you can do with these cards - Go Fish, Snap, matching etc. Students can also use them as aids to write their own rhymes. The words include the endings -at, -en, -ing, -ock, -uck, -ay, -ee/e, -ool, -ump, -et, -est, -one.

Powerpoint presentation suitable for elementary school students. The first half introduces students to the things plants need to grow well - the right temperature, sunlight, air, water, nutrients, time and space to grow in. The second half focuses on the different parts of plants and their specific jobs in relation to helping plants grow and survive.

Descriptions and pictures of dinosaurs that can be cut out and matched up. An excellent reading activity to test comprehension and decoding skills, along with introducing concepts of description, using pronouns and non-fiction texts. Description of 10 activities to do with students on the last page.

Child friendly version of teaching plant parts. Includes parts and descriptions of functions of flowers, leaves, stem, roots, stamen, anther, filament, stigma, style, ovaries. Includes learning objectives and AfL and lesson assessments described and included. Includes links to Youtube videos. Suitable from G2 to G6 or older if you want a simple version for your students. Also includes information about pollination. You could use this and no other resource and your students would know all they ne

Powerpoint presentation about the 5 food groups: carbohydrates, meat and beans, dairy, fruit and vegetables, oil and sugars. Each slide is introduced with a question, picture prompt and then answer. The last slide in the presentation can be printed, cut out and matched by students as a reading activity and assessment of learning.

An introduction to equations. I recommend using the powerpoint with some scales. It clearly teaches the importance of maintaining a balance. It uses animals (whose names can be replaced by letters) and presents students with leading questions. If you have mini-whiteboards, I would recommend using those with your students and this powerpoint also.

Worksheets / homework to get students thinking about adjectives particularly relating to characters in stories. Day one introduces the idea of synonyms Day two focuses on using synonyms to write about a monster Day three works on facial features Day four gives ideas on how to describe a character's clothing Day five is the culminating performance where children draw and describe a hero or heroine. VERY clear instructions, can be used in the classroom or as homework.

A follow up lesson that extends students to think about inverse operations, isolating the unknown, equations involving multiplication and division, 2 step equations. Again, uses very simple pictures and terminology.

This product is an inquiry based powerpoint you can use to guide an inquiry into Bob Marley and the themes and inspirations behind his songs and music. You may need to embed the songs as I was unable to attach the media files. The culminating task for this project is to write a comparative essay. The slides guide the students through the tasks. This powerpoint potentially has enough material to last 1.5 weeks of teaching time in language arts.

Explained in simple terms with pictures. Includes learning objectives for students. Perfect for younger students to understand a complex process in simple terms.

Suitable for grades 2 - 5, this homework includes a non-fiction text, reading comprehension questions, and creative writing. There are tasks for each day Monday - Friday. It is differentiated into 2 levels for ELL students and those in the mainstream classroom. A fun and interesting homework or classroom assignment that can be used in isolation or as part of a unit of work.

An inquiry into the influences and inspiration behind the work of Picasso.

Making complex sentences using conjunctions and personal pronouns. Bob Marley is the topic in these slides.