Students explore the concept of probability. In this probability lesson, students draw golf balls of different colors out of a bag and determine the probability of drawing a particular colored ball. Students make a number wheel with a...

Students research negative campaigns and propaganda and then interpret characters from Julius Caesar in that light. In this negative campaign lesson plan, students take the character and create visual images to depict the characters in a...

Students read the story A New Coat For Anna and discuss their knowledge on how to make a coat. In this reading and coat making lesson plan, students discuss coat making and listen to a speaker that spins thread to make coats.

Here is a great spin on the classic game, Musical Chairs! Instead of fighting to get the last chair when the music stops, learners will need to read a CVC word to stay in the game. They walk around, whoever is near the word bucket when...

High schoolers view the film The Persuaders that discuss the perspective and spin of language use for a variety of issues. They discuss the career of Frank Luntz, a man that runs focus groups to determine how to advantageously phrase...

Pop music and marketing are thrown into the mix to make a fun and engaging lesson. Learners listen to several pop songs and discuss the differences in musical style. They then get into groups and work together to decide how they are...

Have you ever wanted to tell a tyrannosuarus rex what to do? Here's your chance! Introduce youngsters to the world of computer programming with an easy and adorable game in which a dinosaur follows your every command.

For this length measurements worksheet, students play a game with a partner that helps them measure the three lengths on the pie charts. Students spin a pencil or paper clip to find the measurement and use a ruler to draw the length from...

Students practice calculating the moment of inertia when discussing a skater and the position in which it is best to spin. After class discussion, students practice calculating inertia on their own.

Students construct a device that can launch spinning balls. One example would be a mailing tube with one side partially cut away, lined with sandpaper. Styrofoam balls should be used for the greatest effet. They are explained how a...

Learners work together to discover the concept of angular momentum. They participate in experiments in which they test rotation and relate it to an object's mass. They participate in a literacy activity in which they compare mythology...

Students investigate how a spinning paper tube generates lift as it travels forward.

Young scholars, through the use of the Curveball interactive software package, become familiar with the way in which the flow of air across or around an object affects its ability to lift, spin, and curve. After reading the explanation...

Students interpret meaning from opposing views on the same topic, and discuss that there is often so much "spin" and "hidden agendas" in the media.

Students count to five. They use two blindfolds and a bean bag. One child is blindfolded. The other children sit close together in a circle on the floor. Spin the blindfolded person around three times, then release. The children clap...

Students analyze problem solving techniques for equations with variables by playing a game called "Smackdown". They place variable cards on a grid and use the area model to calculate an answer after spinning a game piece to determine the...

In this probability worksheet, 5th graders complete three sets of probability questions that use sets of blue balls, a spinning wheel, and sets of golf balls and blue balls.

Critical thinkers compare the impact of visual versus aural perception in how they comprehend artistic intent. They consider the meaning of a set of pop lyrics first by reading them, then by listening to them orally, and finally viewing...

Students complete a sequence of physical activities/challenges involving a sponge such as dropping the sponge and spinning around before catching, dropping the sponge, clap spin and catching the sponge again. These activities can be done...

Learners discover how to select a book and determine if it is too difficult to read. They break into groups of two; with one partner spinning the other around several times with their eyes closed and then the other person guides them...

Fourth graders predict future outcomes with an investigation of the mathematical principle of probability using spinners constructed by them. The spinner is a hands on application an they combine it with writing a ratio for the...

In this word wheel worksheet, students cut out the two parts of a word wheel and the window on the top wheel. They place the wheel with the "ay" ending sound on top of the wheel that shows beginning consonants before spinning it to make...

In this earth movement learning exercise, students will fill in the blank of 4 statements relating to how the Earth spins on its axis and how it moves around the sun.

Electrical engineers entertain and explain how to construct an electromagnet-driven motor. Kellie and Mike, the hosts of the show, are enthusiastic teachers that will help introduce a project that you likely include in your middle school...