In this images of the sun worksheet, high schoolers read about the images released by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and they solve 3 problems using the given photograph of the sun. Students find the scale of the image, they compare...

For this solar sunspot worksheet, students use two photographs from the Hinode solar observatory showing a sunspot on the solar surface. Students solve 5 problems including finding the scale of the images, determining the smallest detail...

Students read articles about various agricultural products and create a map using the statistics in the article.  In this agricultural statistics lesson, students look at the geography of the country and which products come from the...

Students investigate solar collectors. In this energy instructional activity, students create and demonstrate solar collectors. They will use measurement, data collecting, and analyze their findings to determine the best orientations for...

Students construct their own lava lamp using simple substances. In this physics lesson plan, students explain how difference in density causes convection. They solve for forces and buoyancy using mathematical equations.

In this math word problems instructional activity, students read through a story about two girls who made cookies for a bake sale. Students then answer three questions based on their reading.

Students discover how weather conditions can give rise to severe storms and tornadoes. They study the different types of severe weather, how they can track conditions in their own neighborhood, and how to prepare for the worst.

What does it mean to grow? To germinate? For the plan detailed here, class members investigate the growth process of an oak tree while focusing on the beginning stages of planting and germination. They plant seeds and record observations...

In this taiga worksheet, students read a short article describing what a taiga is and then answer 10 multiple choice, true or false or short answer questions relating to the article.

In this comet tails and stars worksheet, students read about the star Mira and the vast clouds of gases it emits. They use a photograph from the Galaxy Evolution Explorer satellite to solve 5 problems about the scale of the image, the...

In this Big Bang Theory worksheet, students read about how scientists simulate the original Big Bang conditions using atom smashers. Students solve 4 problems given about the Big Bang. They find the average collision energy of particles...

Students solve linear equations using word problems. In this algebra lesson plan, students rewrite the word problems by identifying the important information. They make a table and graph their results to analyze it.

Students convert degrees between two different units. In this algebra lesson plan, students graph linear equations and identify the line of best fit. They use their line of best fit to make predictions given a set of data.

Students complete a worksheet that asks them to calculate the true energy cost of various appliances. They compare appliances with energy saving features, rebates and other economical incentives.

Young scholars define preservation and conservation before listening to an article read by the teacher about John Muir and Gifford Pinchot, famous environmentalists. They complete a Venn diagram before deciding which side of this...

Fourth graders explore the lives of penguins and the relationship between them and their parents. They compare and contrast penguin populations in various areas of the world as well as their nesting sites. After constructing a penguin...

Students create and develop a travel mug. They create visuals and a three dimensional infomercial. They apply an engineering design and demonstrate knowledge of thermodynamics involved in heat transfer. They illustrate Newton's Law of...

Learners design a fitness trail which incorporates warm-up, aerobic, and cool-down phases. Each student develops their own plan and monitors their own progress through the use of an exercise log.

Root vegetables inspire the series of activities included here. Class members participate in activities related to language arts, social studies, science, visual art, and math. At first, the long list might feel overwhelming; however,...

Young scholars discuss and experiment with the phases of water.  In this phases of matter lesson plan, students recognize the different states of matter.  Young scholars measure and record changes and understand when the state...

Young scholars listen to the story Pumpkin Eye by Denise Fleming to enjoy the colorful illustrations and to learn about an important ingredient in a pumpkin squares recipe the class will be using. In this cooking lesson, students assist...

In this hyperbola worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 6 different problems. First, they determine the cross-section of a hyperbolic paraboloid curve. Then, students find where the cone intersects the ground in hyperbola as...

Fourth graders receive data about tree ring records, solar activity, and volcanic eruptions during the Little Ice Age (1350-1850). From this data, they draw conclusions about possible natural causes of climate change

In this ratio worksheet, students identify and compare colors of marbles in a bag. They also compare lengths. Students write ratios to identify their comparisons. This three-page worksheet contains approximately 40 ratio problems.