Interactive resource teaches students how to model a head from clay.

Students explore the impact of changing river volumes and different floodplain terrain in experimental trials with table top-sized riverbed models. The models are made using modeling clay in aluminum baking pans placed on a slight...

Describes the steps in how to make a model of a plant cell using clay and simple materials found at home. Suggestions for variations are also given.

Students investigate soil porosity by building a model using the three main soil textures: sand, silt, and clay.

This lesson is managed through stations that students will rotate around every 20- 30 minutes. Each second grade teacher conducts one station. Parent volunteers can also be used to manage stations. Students will use an auger to gather...

This lesson plan has young scholars make a model of a flower's structure using clay, toothpicks, and construction paper.

This site will allow students to grasp the complex concept of meiosis by modeling the process with clay.

Students take a hands-on look at the design of bridge piers (columns). First they brainstorm types of loads that might affect a Colorado bridge. Then they determine the maximum possible load for that scenario, and calculate the...