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Plant Pigment Chemistry
High schoolers discover the roles of pigments present in leaves. They extract and isolate pigments present in autumn leaves using a thin layer chromatography. Very nice instructional activity and lab!
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Unit 5: Worksheet 2 - Ratios
In this ratio worksheet, students investigate the relationship between the ratio of two sides of similar triangles. Afterwards, they convert fractions, decimals, and percents. This three-page worksheet contains approximately 35...
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Evaluating Data
In this data worksheet, students learn how to organize the data collected during an experiment and practice finding patterns. Students graph a table of experimental data and complete 1 short answer question.
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Trade in the Silk Road Cities
Students use Google Earth to map cities along the Silk Road trade route. In this Silk Road trading instructional activity, students complete a worksheet examining production, transportation, and value of goods and research trade items....
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Statistical Diagrams
In this statistics worksheet, students explore five activities that require analysis and interpretation of maps, charts, and scatter plots. The six page lesson includes five activities or experiments with short answer questions. ...
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Globe Skills Lesson 11The Vietnam War
Learners develop their globe and map skills, In this geography lesson, students examine the Vietnam War as they complete an activity that requires them to plot latitude and longitude.
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Using Linear Models
For this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders examine models whose behavior can be described by a linear function. The four page worksheet contains explanation of topic, three guided problems, and eight practice problems. Answers are not...
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Word Problems that involve Circles
For this geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve application word problems based on knowledge of a circle. The one page interactive worksheet contains four questions. Answers and hints are included.
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Throw to the Cone
Students practice throwing to a moving target and increase their facility with accurate throwing by playing this game.
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Ramps 2: Ramp Builder
Learners plan, build, and test a ramp that allows objects to roll far. After each group has tested out their ramps, allow them to test their design against the record previously established by the prototype ramp.
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When Push Comes to Crunch
Eighth graders engage in an experiment which uses an inclined plane and balls of various masses to determine the effect a large object has on a small object. They study velocity, momentum, gravity and forces.
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Echolocation and Communication
Students participate in a role-play activity to determine how whales use the properties of echolocation to communicate.
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Equations and Systems of Equations
Students practice using algebra to be applied to real world situational problems. The key concepts of translation of language to algebraic expressions is covered. They also look in depth at relationships between different quantities.
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Ramps 2: Ramp Builder
Students design, build, and test their own ramps. They are introduced to a variety of materials and explore putting them together. Students engage in an inquiry-based learning experience to reinforce math, science, and technology...
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Potential and Kinetic Energy
Fifth graders explore how energy changes from one form to another within their surroundings. They explore how kinetic and potential energy relate to each other and the ability to do work. Students observe example of both kinetic and...
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Using Quantitative Statements to Solve Problems
In this equations worksheet, students use quantitative statements to sole for average speed. This worksheet has 4 problems to solve.
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SAT Practice Test
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students assess their readiness for the SAT test. The one page, interactive worksheet contains ten problems. Solutions are not provided.
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Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
In this Algebra II learning exercise, 11th graders solve and graph the solutions to absolute value equations and inequalities. The two page learning exercise provides explanation and examples in addition to sixteen practice questions....
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Indianapolis Government
Students read about a girl who takes a trip during the time of the State Capital moving to Indianapolis and then write their own essay about a trip that they took. In this Indianapolis Government lesson plan, students use maps and...
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Science 911: Car Crash Testing
Students explore, experiment and analyze the concept of using dummies in a car crash test. They collaborate in a series of tests designed to simulate what really happens in a two-car collision. Each student incorporates probability,...
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Idaho Earthquakes
Students examine the types of earthquakes that occur in Idaho. In groups, they compare and contrast the types of energy released and how they affect the movement of the Earth. To end the instructional activity, they analyze a map showing...
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Divide a Whole Number by a Decimal
In this division worksheet, 4th graders solve 6 word problems by dividing whole numbers by decimals. They work with measurement in kilometers, gallons, and miles.
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Speed of Light
In this speed of light worksheet, students read about Danish Astronomer ole Roemer and his discovery of the speed of light. Students complete 4 short answer questions based on the reading.
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How High did My Rocket go?
Students shoot off a rocket and measure the trig ratios relation. For this geometry lesson, students practice using an inclinometer to figure out how high their rockets fly. They measure angles and height and relate it to gravity and...