Young scholars discover the difference between triangles. In this triangle lesson plan, students discuss the different types of triangles, then draw the three different types of triangles. The teacher will draw, or model, how to draw...

Students draw triangles. In this shapes lesson, students discuss what they already know about triangles, what they are and what they are made up of. Students discuss the types of triangles and practice drawing each type.

Pupils examine how light waves travel. In this properties of light instructional activity, students observe how light travels in water, how light is reflected and refracted, and how light is pure energy.

Young scholars make a simple sundial to examine the changes in shadows over time. In this sundial and shadow lesson, students make a simple sundial out of a manila folder and pencil. They observe how shadows change over time, and relate...

Students discover three lettered postulates that prove triangles congruent.

Students discover soil and Earth movement by experimenting in class.  In this Earth Science lesson, students utilize a stream table, soil, graduated cylinder and water to create a re-enactment of a landslide.  Students simulate...

Students examine various triangles and discuss how similar triangles have sides that are proportional. They utilize an ancient Egyptian method to determine the height of a flagpole.

Seventh graders create a graph of their Christmas gifts. They develop categories, compute fractional and decimal parts for each category, identify the number of degrees to represent each fractional part, and create a circle graph to...

Pupils make jewelry using different shapes from magazines, tissue paper, cardboard, and other materials. For this making jewelry lesson plan, students complete this hands on activity to discuss how shapes are used.

Learners explore properties of tangent lines.  In this properties of tangent lines lesson, students discuss the perpendicular relationship between a tangent line on a circle and the circle's radius.  Learners use that...

Pupils observe the movement of pendulums, they begin to understand the relationship between gravitational forces and the mass of objects, the changes in speed and direction of objects, and the distance between objects. They understand...

Students gather data relating to trees in their environment. For this biology lesson plan, students determine heights of trees and their ages. A canopy map will indicate optimal growing areas for the tree.

Pupils explore the concept of trapezoids.  In this trapezoids instructional activity, learners identify legs and bases of a trapezoid.  Pupils discuss the similarities and differences between isosceles trapezoids and right...

Young scholars explore the concept of triangle inequalities.  In this triangle inequality lesson, students cut spaghetti noodles into given lengths.  Young scholars use the noodles to complete a worksheet about triangle...

Young scholars participate in a cultural exchange program with a Native American school in Winnebago, Nebraska. They conduct research on a variety of Native American tribes, prepare a presentation that represents the culture of their...

Middle schoolers examine estuaries in Delaware. They, in groups, gather samples of water to find organisms and identify them.

Second graders, in groups, prepare a list of proposed record ideas for the class book.

Students work in groups that are engaged in different activities at different times. They watch the video "Madagascar" and collect data pertaining to the Fish Eagle's arm spam. They work together to perform mathematical computations...

Students identify different geometric shapes, and arrange them artistically in original jewelry designs.

Learners evaluate the acceptable use of classroom space. The class participated in a brief lecture and discuss of floor plans and how they are used in architecture. Using graph paper, they create a scale drawing of the classroom...

Students experiment with mirrors to explore the Laws of Reflection.  In this experimental lesson students develop their own experiments and follow a list of assigned steps then report what happens in their activity. 

Learners predict how changing the pendulum components affect its period. In this physics lesson plan, students calculate the period using different masses. They analyze lab result and complete assigned worksheet.

Students learn how to measure angles with a protractor. Detailed examples are included in the video lesson.

Measure angles using a protractor. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.