Ninth graders build an "Earthquake Machine" (a manipulative model of a fault line) and use it to explore stick-slip behavior of some faults and to develop a more accurate definition of an earthquake and its causes.

For this materials for bicycle frames worksheet, students read about the various materials that have been used to construct bicycles and the pros and cons of each. They answer four critical thinking questions about the reading and...

In this algebra worksheet, students calculate the slope of a line. They graph a linear equation given the slope and y-intercept and identify the slope and y-intercept given a linear graph. There are 15 questions.

Students of all ages can explore the question "how do seeds grow?", design an experiment to answer the question, predict the outcome of the experiment then conduct the experiment.

Students study weather by taking walks in various types weather conditions.

Students after completing this lesson, identify variables that affect the system, and specify which variables are independent; which are dependent. They represent data in a data table and a graph and analyze data and make predictions.

Third graders participate in a simulation in which they experience problems elderly people face on a daily basis.

Student explore the relationship between Hooke's Law and catapults. After exploring the four types of catapults, students use Hooke's law to determine the spring constant in a torsion powered catapult. They answer questions based upon...

Students create a model of the USDA's Food Pyramid Guide, using shoe boxes. They bring an assortment of shoe boxes from home. Students are given a copy of the "Food Guide Pyramid." They wrap boxes for the bread group in white, the...

For this reading of text comprehension worksheet, students complete a variety of assignments including a word search, word completion, sentence completion and a quiz.

What a great activity for students. This 4-H activity sheet has students organize their bedroom, and make clothing, focusing on line and design.

For this 4-H activity worksheet, learners will select their favorite activities and projects from a menu of choices. Then they will work with their 4-H leaders and parents to create a project plan for the year. The activities include...

In this density worksheet, students review how to calculate density and how to apply Archimedes' Principle, Boyle's Law, and Charles' Law. This worksheet has 10 matching, 13 short answer, and 6 fill in the blank questions.

For this magnets worksheet, students read for information, observe diagrams, and experiment. In this identifying the correct answer and T-Chart worksheet, students answer nine questions.

For this polymer worksheet, students make two types of cross linked polymers and they test their physical properties. These include their response to agitation, stretchability, viscosity, and resilience.

Young scholars use short-chain polymers and borate ions to produce cross-linked polymers in the lab. In this cross-linked polymer lesson plan, students produce polyvinyl acetate slime and polyvinyl alcohol slime and test their physical...

Students create unique hats. In this early childhood lesson plan, students engage in a group celebration to foster social skills, creativity, and fine- and gross-motor development as they put on a funny fashion show with the hats they...

For this density and buoyancy worksheet, students read about the equation to find density and practice finding the density of substances. They read about buoyancy and match 10 terms with their definitions related to density, buoyancy and...

Students investigate the gas laws and how they apply to changes in gases. In this gas laws lesson, students use Boyle's Law and Charles' law to show the relationships between pressure and volume and volume and temperature of gases.

In this linear relations worksheet, learners complete a table for given functions. They classify graphs as linear or non-linear. Students graph given equations. They compare and contrast graphs. This nine page worksheet contains five...

Learners demonstrate an understanding of colors. In this visual arts instructional activity, students read the text Hot, Spicy Colors and name their favorite colors. Learners complete a bar graph to show the data. Students discuss how...

Students conduct an experiment on the stages of the Water Cycle.  In this water cycle instructional activity, students view the materials needed for the experiment and brainstorm how they relate to the Water Cycle.  Students...

Students make a tree sculpture. In this trees and the environment lesson, students learn about the parts of a tree, discuss what a tree needs in order to grow, find images of trees in art and nature, use various materials to create a...