Students explore robotics. They design a simple device that simulates a human arm lifting a mass. Students test the strength of their arm. Students discuss artificial intelligence.

First graders develop problem-solving skills by designing methods for keeping lunch boxes cool. Once they determine the amount of sunlight and heat generated in shaded and unshaded areas, they explore ways to provide shade. Finally, 1st...

Sixth graders explore the Tropical Rainforest and come to understand what it is and how it affects the ecosystem. In this rainforests lesson, 6th graders write about the Tropical Rainforest, imagine they are in the Tropical Rainforest,...

Students explore where jobs can be done. In this geography and careers lesson, the teacher presents the idea that some jobs are location specific while other are not, then students consider a list of jobs and determine where each would...

Students explore air pollution. In this ecology lesson, students participate in an experiment in which 5 numbered jar lids are placed outside. Students bring one lid a day in until all jars are inside. Dirt specks are counted, observed,...

Fifth graders explore how a plane can stay aloft. In this engineless airplane flying lesson plan, 5th graders experiment to find how the design of a plane and Bernoulli's principle keep planes in the air. Student's create a plane and...

Students explore the concept of waste management. For this environmental stewardship lesson, students consider the trash generated by people per day and discuss what steps they can personally take to reduce waste.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students discover philanthropy's role in 4 economic sectors. Students examine how organizations responded to the Hurricane Katrina devastation...

Learners measure the flight of a gilder. In this fight of angles lesson, students explore the flight of a glider and measure the distance flown. They collect statistical data of the flights and determine the slope of each flight. ...

Third graders explore the concept of self esteem. In this health lesson, 3rd graders participate in several classroom activities that address developing a positive self concept.

Students explore gases. In this chemical energy lesson, students will observer chemical reactions and infer a conclusion about reaction producing gasses.

Students explore the Air Force's involvement in the Gulf War.  In this history lesson, students read an article from USA Today about the Gulf War, then answer several questions to check their understanding of the article.

Students read an article and learn about building green.  In this environment lesson, students visit a website to learn about Mark Baker and Nonnie Chrystal.  Students write down the three events that led them to explore...

Students build a tower out of straws. For this engineering lesson, students build a tower of straws that must be at least 58 cm tall. The goal is to be the group whose tower can support the most pennies. This lesson gives students the...

Students explore the historic district via a scavenger hunt. In this community history lesson, students complete a scavenger hunt using historic postcards and clues as guides. Students create a timeline demonstrating changes of the area...

Students build electrical circuits. In this instructional activity teaching pre-service teachers how to use the 5E instructional model, students use materials to explore how to create an electrical circuit.

Students explore the concept of starfish.  In this starfish lesson, students identify the parts of a starfish and how their body works. Students create a starfish using paint and a cornmeal mixture.  They then glue on Cheerios...

Sixth graders explore standard and nonstandard measurement. In this measurement lesson, 6th graders estimate the lengths of different objects and write about their observations during measuring. Students work in groups to...

Young scholars explore characteristics of the myth genre.  In this myth lesson, students become familiar with various myths and the cultures they were derived from. Young scholars compare in a graphic organizer. Students...

Students use inquiry to explore how their dunking duckie bobs up and down. In this states of matter lesson, the teacher guides the class towards discovering how the dunking duckies continue to bob up and down for days without being touched.

Students explore volcanoes.  For this cross curricula lesson, students use the Internet to investigate volcanoes.  The series of six lesson guides the students in their search for information, thus building research...

Students explore the food pyramid and how to eat a healthy diet.  In this nutrition lesson, students use pictures to make charts of food from the different food groups, record the food they eat throughout the day, investigate the...

Students observe, measure, and record the properties in making objects stick together using science tools. In this science lesson, students explore with their senses while mixing flour and water. Additionally, students share their...

Students explore genetic variation within a population. In this genetic adaptation activity, students investigate the reasons contributing to genetic adaptation. Students collaborate and analyze DNA models. Multiple resources are provided.