Fifth graders engage in the study of conversions from decimals to percents while examining monetary values. They explain the relationships between the equivalency interchanging decimals with percents. Then students write about the...

Students explore, examine and study a module that focuses on the science of the oral environment and major scientific concepts relating to oral health. They investigate the process of tooth decay by interacting with stories and games...

Learners participate in a variety of treasure hunts to promote critical thinking skills. In these problem solving lessons, students go on a photo hunt, scavenger hunt, clue hunt, and map hunt, looking for specific treasures.

Students work in small groups and design a ship out of balsa wood. They hypothesize what happens when the ship is placed in water then make predictions as to which ship stays afloat the longest with the greatest amount of weight added.

Students study the process for diffusion of molecules. In this chemistry lesson, students understand molecular movement, develop skills for a chemistry investigation, develop skills in making hypotheses, develop observational skills, and...

Students examine forces that effect flight.  In this flight instructional activity students answer questions that are asked of them and the ones that they ask themselves. 

Students conduct an experiment on beach erosion. For this earth science lesson, students create a beach model and use tongue depressor to produce waves. They write a journal about their observations.

Students keep a food and exercise log for a week. They compare their log to the food guide pyramid and standards for exercise for their age group. They write a paper that explains how they intend to improve their health.

Second graders sort insects into groups by determining similar characteristics. They role play as Entomologists to sort insects.

Learners examine the heart and vascular system and the need for artificial valves. After explaining how heart valves function, they design their own heart valves for experimentation. They predict the speed of fluid flowing through...

Ninth graders describe, in general terms, the distribution of matter in space and identify evidence for, and describe characteristics of, bodies that make up the solar system. They then investigate predictions about the motion,...

Fifth graders brainstorm answers to the question why compasses point north. In groups, they use introduce the needle to the different ends of the magnet. They place the needles in a styroform disk and record their results in their...

Eighth graders in the 8th grade explore the process involved in looking for a job. They make a list of talents and attributes they already have and then analyze these lists to determine what new skills they may need to obtain a job in...

High schoolers classify Archaeopteryx using pictures of actual fossils and scientist representations of how the animal might have looked. They compare Archaeopteryx's characteristics to those of the five extant vertebrate groups to...

Students research and explore the stock market. They research a three-year history of stocks, develop a group and individual spreadsheets, and follow their stocks and prices for a ten-day period, graphing the results.

Students maintain a compost bin and build a worm observatory. They design experiments relating to worms and record observations in a worm journal.

Ninth graders research the importance of maintaining an unpolluted source of water in their community. They brainstorm ideas on what they can do to help the problem. They can also write letters to their local politicians for help.

Students examine the financial systems that are in place in the travel and tourism industry in the United Kingdom. They look at how the expansion of the European Union affects the financial systems in the travel industry.

Students research a choosen career on the internet. They gather pertinent and interesting information about their choosen career and construct a display for the career along with a written report which is displayed in class.

Students utilize observations skills as they work together in groups to solve a mystery. They discuss and perform strategies to solve mysteries that occurred on a vacant lot. Students use a field guide to identify plants and animals...

Students develop numercy skills by studying the number of bison before and after the arrival of European settlers in Canada. They examine the affect of the reduction in the number of bison on Native families.

Students analyze the the similarities of their own daily schedule, processes and procedures and those used at work. They research the career of marine mammal rescue and email questions to a career expert. They construct a display and...

In this seashore life activity, students identify the animals that live on the seashore. Students then color the animals that live on the seashore. Students also draw and color any additional animals they would see.

Students travel the world. For this global studies lesson, students research selected countries and investigate their cultural traditions.