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Make Words: Long-Tailed Weasel
In this science worksheet, students use the letters in the words "Long-Tailed Weasel" to complete the activity. Students make as many words as possible from the letters provided and write them in the spaces below the animal picture.
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Chandra X-Ray Observatory
Students tour Chandra's top galactic X-ray images. For this Chandra X-Ray Observatory lesson, students play games and complete puzzles based on the Chandra Mission and X-Ray Astronomy. Students listen to pod casts, question an...
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Ocean Observation
Students describe the different methods used by MBARI researchers to study the ocean. For this ocean lesson students research the Internet and use the information they find to write in their journal.
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Discrimination on the Menu
Students study discrimination in the workplace. In this discrimination lesson, students define the term 'fair' and work in groups to find ways all people are alike and different. Students write sentences defining a fair classroom, a fair...
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Reinforced Concrete Bridges
Students analyze bridge designs and functions. In this reinforced bridge lesson students brainstorm bridge ideas, divide into teams and give an oral presentation to the class to show them their bridge design.
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Equivalent Algebraic Equations
Ninth graders explore linear equations. In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders investigate how different equivalent equations can be used to describe any given line. Students explore how to change equations to equivalents equations by...
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Traditional Inuit Games
Students explore Inuit culture. In this cultural diversity lesson, students collaborate to learn Inuit games and teach them to their classmates.
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Young Blood
Students take a closer look at youth crime. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about British teen violence and poverty statistics in the nation. Students then discuss how to...
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Bird Watching
Students explore the implications of the avian flu. In this personal health lesson, students listen to a lecture about the avian flu, its history, and how it spreads.
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Infectious Diseases and Africa
Tenth graders examine the impact of diseases on Africa. For this World History lesson, 10th graders prepare a presentation on a specific disease. Students create a plan of action to help that disease.
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Let's Flip a Coin
In this probability worksheet, students use a TI graphing calculator to simulate flipping a coin and compare their results (experimental probability) to the expected results (theoretical probability). The five page worksheet contains...
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It All Began With a Bean
Young scholars explore human anatomy by participating in hands-on activities. In this digestive system lesson, students read the book It All Began With a Bean and discuss the process of food digestion in our body. Young scholars utilize...
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Midwife and Contempt of Court
Students research the story about Frieda Miller, her background and the situation that led to her conviction. They explore what it takes to be in contempt of court and what the court has decided. Students investigate midwifery and what...
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Bacteria Buddies
Tenth graders grow two different bacteria cultures. They count the colonies, and then use graphing calculators to predict the number of colonies that are going to appear. Students answer questions from their worksheet after completing...
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China's Giant Panda
Third graders read an article called "All About Pandas." In this Panda instructional activity, students become familiar with the connection of the Panda to Chinese culture. Students recognize that Pandas are endangered. Students...
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"Slice of Pi with Neo-Excel"
Students explore diameter, radius, and circumference. They define radius, diameter, and circumference on an online dictionary, identify objects in the room with a radius and a diameter, and calculate the radius and diameter of various...
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Advertising Then and Now
Students use resources to examine ads from historic newspapers. They analyze these ads and compare and contrast them to modern ads found on electronic editions. Students evaluate the changes as it applies to the information found.
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Early Native Americans
Students create a scrapbook illustrating the culture of Native Americans that settled in the Kickapoo Valley. Working in groups, students choose a topic related to the Kickapoo Valley Indians. Using traditional and technological...
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Explore: 4th Grade Beaufort Wind Speed
Fourth graders measure wind speed, air pressure, humidity, temperature, and wind direction. They compare their observations with those of actual weather forecasts.
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Banpo Village: Gone, But Not Forgotten
Sixth graders plan a trip to China and prepare yourself for the Banpo excavation site competition by studying prehistoric and ancient Chinese history.
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Debate in the Classroom: The Pebble Mine Pundits
Students research and debate the pros and cons of the Pebble Mine in Alaska from a variety of perspectives. They also write a position paper that either supports or opposed Pebble Mine develpoment.
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Probability or Ability?
Students use their non-dominant hand to catch candy which they tossed in the air. They estimate how many they catch in a second round. They record and determine how the probability changed the second time.
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It's My Right
Young scholars participate in activities examining the Bill of Rights. They discover the different articles and Amendments.
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GPS Receiver Basics
Students practice using a GPS receiver. They walk in different directions and monitor their progress on maps. They enter specific locations and use information given to them to get them back to their original locations.