Students recognize that staghorn coral helps reef growth in the Caribbean.  In this Coral Reef lesson, students design a habitat model using various art materials to explain how staghorn coral helps the reef grow. Students share...

Students study about Caimans-large reptiles that live in Manu. They create a model of the bite of the caiman in a class activity. They calculate the length of the caiman from the size of the model bite.

Students investigate the concept of line symmetry and how to recognize it in different contexts. They record the number of symmetries when given problems to work on in class. They review the concept of congruence and how it relates to...

Students develop an intuitive definition for symmetry after viewing a PBS video. They examine asymmetrical patterns and demonstrate their knowledge by changing them to symmytrical.

Learners observe butterfly images and then draw and paint their own design. They use this activity to explain symmetry.

Students explore tessellations that are found in nature and everyday objects. They observe the works of M.C. Escher. Students create their own tessellations using pencil and paper.

In this body plans and adaptations worksheet, learners will review the different types of symmetry found in organisms. Students will identify body parts as found on either the ventral or dorsal part of an animal. Then learners will look...

Students analyze optical illusions from the packets, both individually and as a class. They create an original optical illusion design using pattern and repetition. They determine which color needs to be in the pattern.

In this 4th grade geometry worksheet, students complete a set of 20 questions related to grade 4 geometry concepts. An answer key is included. 

Pupils are introduced to Guatemala and to the tradition of giant kites. They decorate the kite sail and construct the kite. Students identifies possible causal factors contributing to given historical events.

Learners study cleaning stations. In this science lesson, students make a painting of a fish known as cleaners which take dead skin off of other fish.

Students duplicate butterfly designs. They use jumbo sizes to develop an awareness of designs found in nature. Students construct a butterfly house to share with their classmates.

In this statistics and probability worksheet, learners are provided with a review of the final exam in statistics.  The three page worksheet contains a combination of six multiple choice and free response questions.  Answers...

Second graders design and create a clay tile to represent their families. They research and discuss similarities and differences among families of different cultures, create a tile to represent their own and then compile the tiles in a...

Practice determining if the data displayed represents left-tailed, right-tailed, or symmetrical data distribution.

Explore reflection symmetry in some different shapes.