First graders become aware of the presence of static electricity. They create static electricity using friction.

Fifth graders build a circuit breaker and examine its function within a circuit.

Students read the periodic table and apply their knowledge of the construction of atoms. They demonstrate reading the electron configuration of an element on the periodic file.

Third graders experiment with three erosive change agents. They do an observation log, which they present to the class through a song, poem or skit.

Sixth graders explore the language of moving pictures. By creating and understanding the basic building blocks used to form a video sequence (wide shot, medium shot and close-up),they discover how communication is enhanced. A great,...

Students locate transistor devices in school. They explain the importance of transistors.

Students research various forms of alternative energy sources and examine the pros and cons of each type. They discuss American oil dependence and the Bush administration's policies regarding this issue.

Students, in groups, study how a magnet works and how people use the Earth's magnetic field to orient themselves.

Ninth graders research the effects of methamphetamines on the human body. They create a poster showing their campaign to prevent its use.

Second graders complete a unit of lessons on the body systems. They watch the video, Magic Schoolbus Inside the Human Body, trace their bodies and construct the systems on the tracing, simulate the digestive system, and participate in...

Students analyze the Alabama quarter and discover information about Helen Keller. They participate in an activity requiring the use of the five senses. They write about a time they were brave.

Students, in groups, build and decorate rocket kits and then launch them.

Learners explore concept of current in electrical circuits. They examine how energy from the sun can be used to power everyday items, including vehicles.

Students role-play as soldiers rescuing lost mountain climbers. Working in teams, they interpret maps to locate the climbers and use flashlights to send and receive coded messages about the rescue. Their goal is to complete the task in...

High schoolers design an experiment to determine Avogadro's number. Students utilize an ammeter, an electrolytic cell and internet research.

Learners identify the sources of lead in their local community and how to prevent further contamination. As a class, they watch a video about the effects of lead on the body and use the internet to discover any new technology that can...

Students are introduced to the concept of intentional torts. In groups, they compare and contrast civil and criminal wrongs committed by people. They are given case studies and use the elements of torts to apply to them. They share their...

Learners review the use of intentional torts. In groups, they use specific statements and use them in hypothetical situtations. For each category, they write a statements about the situation and discuss them as a class. They complete a...

Students use digital photography to create an exhibition based on a myth that is presented in a piece of classical art. They interpret a print of the myth motif artwork, read a text-selection of the myth then design and photograph a...

Sixth graders study energy conversions. They watch a demonstration of a working engine and make a chart explaining the energy conversions taking place. They build a simple electric motor and research other types of electric generators.

Second graders use pedometers to record and graph various activities. Students discuss various activities that can be done during recess and the types of movements that are associated with each activity. They predict which activities...

Students are introduced to the relationship between electricity and magnetism. Using a compass, they observe and record the effects of placing the object near magnetic fields and electric currents. They also experiment using a steel and...

Students investigate a model of the tilt of the Earth in its relationship to the Sun during the different seasons of the year. They study the solstices and equinoxes, while determining how sunlight hits the Earth with different angles in...

Fourth graders investigate the weight/mass of a number of items using grams, and equivalents. They examine the use of a triple beam balance before massing objects including oil and water. They go over the weights they amassed and weigh...