NASA
Next Generation Spacecraft - Orion
Emergine space engineers discover the area of complex geometric shapes. They find that, just as a spacecraft is composed of many smaller parts, so can polygons be broken into smaller shapes.
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Eggs-tra Special Sounds
Students explore different sounds. In this sound instructional activity, students participate in an egg hunt. The eggs are filled with different materials and hid around the room. Students find the eggs and chart the different sounds...
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Astrophysics Science Project Integrating Research and Education
Students determine if the particles are coming from above, below, or from one side or the other by using a circular array of scintillators
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FIELD NOTE SCAVENGER HUNT
Students explore how to take good field notes through a scavenger hunt.
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Palm use in Astronomy
Learners identify and recall common constellations by using a palm pilot with astronomy software. Students will use their Palm to assist them in correctly identifying constellations using a telescope.
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Effects Of Natural Disasters On Environment
Learners investigate the concept of how natural disasters effect the environment. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They are given a scenario that needs a defensive speech. Students take a position and defend it by...
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Palm Use in Biology
Young scholars view bacteria through a microscope. They draw and label the bacteria using microbiology software loaded onto their Palms.
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Ethics In The Science Classroom - Fraud In Science
Students are given a fictitious case study to read in preparation for the class. This lesson can also be readily adapted for a role-playing classroom exercise. They discuss the ethical issues of the case.
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Electron Arrangements
Students write electron configurations and identify groups. In this investigative lesson students use valence electrons to draw electron dot structures.
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Weather Watchers
Students practice using objective and quantitative means to describe and compare the weather. They compile weather conditions and create a spreadsheet to record their findings.
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Pedal Triangles
Students identify the properties and theorems of triangles. In this geometry lesson plan, students construct angle bisectors using a compass and straight edge. They identify triangular similarity and congruency.
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Menelaus' Theorem
Students investigate Menelaus Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the area of polygons. They differentiate between boundaries point, interior points and area of lattice points.
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Ceva’s Theorem
Students prove and use Ceva's Theorem to solve problems. In this geometry lesson, students analyze polygons for patterns and calculate the area of each shape. They relate polygons to the real world.
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The American Revolution
Pupils study the American Revolution using Google Earth and United Streaming online resources. In this American Revolution lesson, students complete a KWL chart with information they know about the American Revolution. Pupils then study...
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Discovering Density
Students explore the physical properties of density. In this hands-on activity, students calculate density and distinguish between intensive and extensive properties.
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Physical and Chemical Changes
Students examine the different changes in matter. In this chemical change lesson students determine the amount of reactant made in a reaction using the law of conservation.
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Discovering Euler's Theorem
Students identify different parts of a prism and polyhedra. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify the number of faces, edges and sides of polygons. They solve problems by recognizing patterns.
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Inquiry-based Investigations into Pond Water Microorganisms
Students become familiar with common microorganisms and experience exploring the microbial world.
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Sacagawea And the Lemhi Shoshoni: Contribution To the Lewis And Clark Expedition
Students dentify the period of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the life of Sacagawea on a timeline that demonstrates the chronology of important events in American History.
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Controversial Columbus
Seventh graders examine the controversial role of Christopher Columbus. In this Christopher Columbus lesson, 7th graders determine what Columbus was like and what his motivations were as they research print and Internet sources.
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Transportation
Young scholars explore basic transportation vehicles, specifically air, land, and water vehicles, name six different modes of transportation, identify four different kinds of train cars, and three differences between two different modes...
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Dinosaurs - Physical Characteristics
Students describe the physical characteristics of dinosaurs, compare and contrast the evolution of land, and they explore the extinction of dinosaurs.
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Science: Finlay and Yellow Fever
Ninth graders research the work of Carlos J. Finlay and his contributions to science. Once they have discussed his theories about diseases, they create tables comparing diseases that use insects as carriers. The lesson also includes a...
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Rhythm - "Yankee Doodle Dandy"
First graders practice rhythm and beat. In this music lesson, 1st graders sing and clap to the song "Yankee Doodle Dandy". They find the rhythm of the music and practice making rhythm with other instruments.