Learners identify that most of mountain ranges found on all major land masses and in the oceans are external reflections of tectonic movements within the earth. They identify that earthquakes and related phenomena are caused by the...

Learners examine a medieval manuscript on astronomy and create their own books based on modern discoveries in astronomy. In this astronomy lesson plan, students compare astronomy knowledge in the middle ages to today and research modern...

Students examine the relationship between water and ice. In this physics lesson, students read the book Amazing Water and participate in an experiment where they freeze water into ice cubes. Students observe the changes in the water when...

Students investigate the geography of the Northeast states. In this map skills lesson plan, students are shown a map of the Northeast states and identify the state names and borders. Students construct individual maps of the Northeast...

Students create a map to scale using technology. For this algebra lesson, students navigate through a shipwreck to perform rescues. They use he CEENBoT program to perform the different tasks.

Learners examine how fat, sugar and salt is manufactured and placed in prepared foods.  In this food additives lesson plan students complete a lab activity and fill out a worksheet. 

Students explore the human body by participating in a construction activity. For this health care lesson, students identify the uses and importance of having access to a stretcher when conducting emergency medical service. Students...

Public media stations across California have banded together to package a comprehensive set of broadcast and digital resources for teachers, students, and families for at-home learning. Drawing on our most popular offerings to teachers...

Get ready for the start of school with some of our favorite back-to-school resources! This collection features activities and video resources to help students get to know each other and their new school routines, and lesson plans to help...

As teachers, students, and families enter an uncertain school year with new routines, both in-person and virtual, PBS LearningMedia offers this special collection of flexible resources to support learning from anywhere. Find videos,...

A K-1 lesson plan from TEAMS Distance Learning. "Students will practice rhyming words and also be able to identify words that rhyme. These lessons will have them active."

Students learn about the distance and relative size of the rest of the planets compared to the Earth and Sun. The lesson plan includes an assessment and extension activities.

Teach the concept of scale models and the size of the solar system through this extensive lesson plan. Middle schoolers will learn about scale models, estimate which objects to use to create a scale model of Earth and Sun, and figure out...

In this video segment from TV 411, two Atlanta Hawks players plan a driving route to reach the Basketball Hall of Fame. They use map scales to estimate their travel distances.

Engaging youth in discussions about family planning is difficult for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the general discomfort adolescents have talking with adults about sex. Sometimes it can be easier to talk about...

Students will learn about stellar brightness and distance to be able to support their argument about the apparent brightness of our sun compared to other stars due to their distances with these lesson plans.

An easy to do activity that investigates the basic principles behind chemical bonding. The activity is written in lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.

This downloadable (2.7 MB Microsoft PowerPoint file) project helps learners apply their knowledge of fractions and decimals to the game of baseball. They compute batting averages and hitting percentages and participate in a simulated...

A collaborative distance learning project on world geography.Two classrooms will interact while solving clues about "mystery" counties.

Students investigate poetry form as they research the life of Langston Hughes. They perform the lyrics of his poetry, participate in a distance learning program from Cleveland Institute of Music, and produce computer-generated brochures...

During this lesson, students work with other students from another school to collect information about different species of whales. Students will have the opportunity to discuss the differences via video conferences. Students work...

NASA site features a lesson plan that teachers can use to help their students see how far they are from each of the planets.

Through this series of Internet-based learning experiences and activities, students will use real-time data to track a real ship at sea and monitor weather conditions. Includes a teacher's guide with problem-solving lesson plans...

Students design, build and test model race cars made from simple materials (lifesaver-shaped candies, plastic drinking straws, Popsicle sticks, index cards, tape) as a way to explore independent, dependent and control variables. They...