In this probability learning exercise, students draw out and fill in a probability scale of the probability of 6 scenarios happening, write down some events that only have 2 outcomes, choose 1 of the outcomes and put it on a probability...

Sixth graders explore leafless twigs and identify leaf buds.  In this forest resources lesson students complete a lab activity that shows them how to identify tree and leaf identification. 

In this moon worksheet, students read the book The Moon Book and list facts about the moon and draw eclipses. Students list 10 facts and draw 3 kinds of eclipses.

Students analyze the stellar magnitude scale. In this stellar magnitude lesson plan, students examine the stellar magnitude scale. Students predict the Sun's magnitude from various planets.

For this pH activity, high schoolers determine how indicators work and what the pH scale is used for. Learners learn what happens when non-metals burn in air and metal oxides dissolve in water. This activity has 10 problems to solve.

Students classify the planets in the solar system, study planetary objects, and measure the relative distance between planets. In this solar system lesson, students use toilet paper to complete a scale model of the distance between the...

For this vectors worksheet, students draw scale diagrams and solve the problems using trigonometric methods. Students determine angles, speed, and components of force. This worksheet has 7 problems to solve.

For this comparing ratios worksheet, students solve and complete 3 different problems using the screens shown. First, they write a ratio that compares the shaded part to unshaded part illustrated. Then, students use the same grid to...

In this Saturn worksheet, students use a photograph of a hexagon feature on Saturn to solve three problems. These include finding the time it takes for the jet stream to complete one circuit around the hexagon, to find the size of the...

In this satellite images instructional activity, students observe two photographs taken by the LRO Satellite of downtown Las Vegas and the moon. They solve 3 problems including  determining the size of craters in the...

Students explore the concept of global time. In this geography skills lesson, students use standard meridians and the hour scale on globes to determine global time as they respond to questions in this self-directed lesson.

Students draw lines of certain lengths by using appropriate measuring tools. In this measurement lesson plan, students determine which measurement tools would be best to draw specific lengths to make a barn.

Learners study the Subway drawings by Keith Haring and create their own class mural. In this art lesson plan, students also answer short answer questions provided.

Students examine the work of Georgia O'Keefe and observe the shapes and lines that make up a flower. They create a flower drawing or painting.

Learners gauge earthquake intensity by reviewing firsthand accounts. They use the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale and newspaper articles to estimate the strength and effects of a past earthquake.

Students calculate the area of different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students draw shapes using different scale factors. They calculate and make sure there is enough room for te soccer arena through their calculations.

Students investigate the types of footwear worn during ten periods of history.  In this secondary, art/math/social studies lesson, students view documentaries and popular films to study the time periods.  Students research the...

For this project worksheet, students use rubber bands to enlarge pictures of butterflies found at the Butterflies of Illinois website.

Learners construct three-dimensional models of the three pyramids at Giza. They research the building of the pyramids and record the height, base and angle measurements of each pyramid. They create a file of facts regarding the pyramids.

Students explore Greek Mythology. In this Greek Mythology unit, students read myths, pantomime vocabulary words, practice research skills, create city-states, and demonstrate knowledge of ratios and proportions. This unit includes many...

High schoolers will love this geometrically exact ceramics project; they create a personalized clay box using the slab method and mathematical measurements. They utilize scoring and square construction and can decorate the boxes to...

Students investigate how to draw topographic contours and read topographic maps.They examine the topography of San Francisco and contrast the elevation of different points within San Francisco.

Students research the past eras in history including the Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic and the Cenozoic.  For this time scale lesson students take part in a lab that allows the students a better understanding of the timeline of...

Eighth graders, using a range of data, produce three bar graphs for various scales along the y-axis.