In this Newton's 3 laws of motion worksheet, students view examples of each law and draw 1 example of each law on their own. Students draw 3 pictures.

Second graders examine the life and work of Alexander Calder. They create a wire sculpture on a cirucs theme of their choice. They work on these projects in groups. They utilize telephone wire, or any thin wire cut to manageable lengths.

Students investigate the significance of a healthy breakfast. In this nutrition lesson, students participate in an activity that enables them to assess their own eating patterns. Students also analyze breakfast menus to determine...

Students attempt to pick up various objects with a wide variety of beaks, including scissors, spoons, etc.

Students design a structure capabl;e of holding a textbook. They demonstrate that the weight of a textbook is offset by the normal force exerted on the book by the structure.

In this environment worksheet, students read a passage on why alien species should be introduced to ecosystems. Then they respond to four questions that refer to the passage read. Students also respond to two decision questions by giving...

Students debate a bill. In this Senate lesson plan, students investigate the steps of the House of Representatives when amending a bill that has passed. Students role-play law-making.

Students analyze primary documents to determine why President Madison believed it was important for the US to declare war with Great Britain. Students research documents on the Internet to determine President Madison's argument for going...

In this citizenship and government laws learning exercise, students identify what the United States government provides for its citizens, the foundations of that government, the principles of the Constitution, any amendments to the...

Students participate in a financial project and identify the three c's of credit.  In this credit card instructional activity, students define and understand how to use credit wisely.  Students become familiar with banking...

Students work together to role play a situation which shows the decision-making process in cleaning up hazardous waste. They identify participates in the Superfund and make judgments about how cleanup would help an area. They share...

Young scholars explore that prehistoric people had to have a good knowledge of the physical world around them in order to choose the best material for spear production. They also explore that prehistoric people were intelligent beings...

Fourth graders explore Newton's second law of motion, testing and identifying the characteristics of objects that makes them easier or harder to push. They identify what types of objects are the hardest to move, then test a variety of...

Students determine that air pollution control is caused by a combination of market incentives and government regulation. They realize that businesses exist to make profits for their owners and that governments make rules for individuals...

Students define freedom of the press in peace and war time. As a class, they identify the need for the public to be informed, but discuss where the line should be drawn to protect national security. They develop their arguments and...

Students predict which of two glasses is 1/2 full using visual estimation, height measurement, and liquid measurement methods. Mathematical equations to accurately solve the problem are determined and verified.

Students analyze organic production systems. In this organic agriculture lesson plan, students examine key organic practices for both crop and livestock. This lesson plan includes 5 different activities, 4 critical thinking questions and...

Middle schoolers recognize the effect of Earth's gravity on an object's weight. In this force and motion lesson students understand the role of gravity when you drop an object. Middle schoolers experiment with small items. Students...

Students redesign a classic piece of playground equipment. In this architecture lesson students take existing designs and formulate additions or changes for improvements. Students translate their ideas into visual form and communicate...

In this current events worksheet, learners analyze a political cartoon about civil liberties and respond to 3 talking point questions.

Students investigate human impact on coastal environments. In this coastal environment lesson, students observe human impact on coastal environments. Students sort, classify, and chart marine debris collected on a local beach.

Students design and build their own car. For this physics lesson, students collect data to determine the speed of the car. They plot the data on the graph analyze the relationship between variables.

Students explore the impact of world events on past Olympics as a springboard for understanding the cultural, political, and social climate surrounding the 2002 Winter Olympics after the events of September 11, 2001.

Young scholars explore the life and art of American artist Wayne Thiebaud. They learn and practice math concepts by carefully examining the painting Cakes. They create a bold cake painting, either online or with classroom art materials.