This is a hands-on lesson that uses science and the steps of the Engineering Design Process to determine important properties in sail design materials and learn how to harness wind power. Students will learn that a problem can be solved...

Watch your pumpkin turn to mush in this hands-on experiment.

Use shaving cream to design pretty paper in this hands-on experiment. Links to video of the experiment.

Watch conversation hearts dance with this hands-on experiment. Links to video of the experiment.

Cook up a sizzling snowball with this hands-on experiment. Links to video of the experiment.

Use skittles to form a rainbow with this hands-on experiment. Links to video of the experiment.

PBS site provides videos and activities are hands-on challenges that focus on the engineering design process. They use simple materials, allow for multiple solutions, and are ideal for ages 9-12.

Students will review addition and subtraction of decimals with a hands-on, cooperative small group experience. They will be placed in small groups and solve problems on individual whiteboards. This lesson plan was created as a result of...

In this lesson, the students will create geometric reflections. This is a hands on activity where the student will be able to conceptualize how geometric shapes are reflected across the x and y axis of a coordinate graph. This lesson...

Journey with the chicken egg, from formation to hatching, and learn about its embryology.

Discovering the Genesee was created by third grade students in Rochester, New York, as part of a Learning Expedition on local history. Student work was guided by four questions, which became the chapters of their book: Who were the...