Is electricity created in the outlet? Using posters of several energy systems, collaborative groups identify and describe the parts of their systems. The groups also look at the environmental impacts of the systems and present...

When will a wind farm pay for itself? Individuals calculate the anticipated annual revenue for two proposed wind farms. By comparing the number of years it takes to pay back the initial investment, they determine which site makes the...

Young analysts use real (provided) data from a class's test scores to practice using statistical tools. Not only do learners calculate measures of center and spread (including mean, median, deviation, and IQ range), but...

Ensure your eighth graders get the most out of their math education with this series of Common Core checklists. Rewriting each standard as an "I can" statement, this resource helps teachers keep a record of when each standard was...

Roll up your sleeves and get a little dirty with this elementary and middle school compost instructional activity. All you need is a large plastic container, a couple old newspapers, some organic waste, and a few hundred worms and...

Use this resource to present your number crunchers with how to write a constraint equation and to determine viable solutions. The price of an object limits the amount that can be purchased. The speed at which you walk limits the number...

Study the features of nonfiction text with a set of comprehension and analysis materials. Readers learn about Alexander Graham Bell with questions about the text, writing prompts, and proofreading activities.

What is the difference between weather and climate? This is the focus question of a activity that takes a deeper look at how weather data helps determine climate in a region. Using weather and climate cards, learners decide...

Build learning by breaking atoms! Young scientists study the way energy changes with a hands-on activity. As they roll steel marbles down a ramp, learners test the hypothesis that kinetic energy does not go away with friction...

Fall back and slow down. The fourth lesson in a six-part series on air traffic control leads the class to find the difference in distance traveled based upon the difference in speed. Pupils work through a problem related to walking...

Blow classes away with a hands-on lesson investigating wind speed. Learners use common materials to design and construct anemometers. They then test their anemometers and collect data on the wind speed created by a fan.

Sixth graders convert metric units of measurement. Classmates observe the use of a mnemonic for conversions. In groups, 6th graders practice converting metric units. They use a chart to describe how to convert between metric units of...

Learners practice the fundamentals of converting metric measurements. They translate a mathematical idea from one form to another and compare and convert a given measurement to another unit within the same measurement system. Students...

Students translate a mathematical idea from one form to another. They compare and convert a given measurement to another unit within the same measurement system.

Students construct using Cabri software. In this geometry instructional activity, students convert between units and apply the correct measurements to build objects. They create the room virtually and manipulate the shapes to the desired...

In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders solve problems involving conversions within measurement systems.  The one page worksheet contains a combination of thirteen multiple choice and free response questions.  Solutions are...

Students describe how objects in the universe range from smaller than atoms to larger than galaxies. they explain how the metric system works and compare it to the English system of measurement.

In this algebra worksheet, students solve for percentages using chemical reactions as a real life scenario. The convert to grams when determining percentage of mass. There are lots of examples on how to convert for different units.

In this decimal, meter and centimeter activity, students analyze units of measurement and rank them in order from smallest to largest. For the hands-on learner, students may cut out the number cards, move them around, and then place...

In this metric conversions worksheet, students solve 31 problems by converting from one unit of measurement in the metric system to another unit of measurement in the metric system.

Fifth graders investigate the life of Paul Revere. They compose a timeline of some of the major historical events leading to the American Revolution. The purpose of the ride is the focus of the lesson and the information is later...

In this Fractions worksheet, students are instructed to convert decimals to fractions using a place value box technique.  The place value box needs to be recreated by the student.

For this online math worksheet, students practice converting between a variety of metric measurements. When complete, students submit their answers and get instant feedback regarding their accuracy.

In this chemistry learning exercise, learners identify the process of Stoichiometry and use it to calculate various chemical reactions similar to that of a recipe. In addition, they identify a connection between isoamyl alcohol and the...