Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Reconstruction lesson, students research details pertaining to Congress's role in Reconstruction. Students use the provided worksheets to...

In this swim bladders worksheet, students use a bowl, water, and balloons to make swim bladders, and answer short answer questions about them. Students answer 7 questions and interview someone who has been scuba diving.

Students examine the water cycle. In this hydrologic cycle lesson, students follow the provided procedures to demonstrate the how water moves around the planet through the dynamics of the water cycle.

In this winter facts learning exercise, students use provided links to find answer to 17 winter related questions. Two bonus questions are included.

Students study the theory of evolution and examine why it is so controversial.  In this biology lesson students view a video on evolution, research the theory of evolution on the Internet and complete an essay. 

Young scholars investigate the density of liquids. For this geometry lesson, students calculate the volume and differentiate between volume, mass and density. They observe similarity and differences between coke and diet coke.

Students explore patterns. For this patterns lesson, students explore patterns in hand-shaking scenarios. Students work in groups to predict and record the number of handshakes that occur in a group.

Young scholars build a model of an atom using an online program. In this chemistry lesson, students discuss the different parts of the atom. They complete an independent research about their chosen element.

Students explore energy by participating in controlled electricity experiment. For this static electricity lesson, students identify the different sources that can create energy and how static electricity can be created very easily on...

Students plan a mission to a recently discovered planet. In this science lesson, students research spacecraft design, distances in space, long-term missions in space, and life-sustaining planets. Students work in groups to research an...

Learners study about the role of women in modern early warefare. They participate in a teacher-led discussion and work individually or in groups to complete a worksheet and discuss their ideas.

Fifth graders identify great Americans to nominate as the "Greatest American Who Ever Lived." They examine several sources, print and non-print. Students use gathered information to explain why some sources are used more than others....

Middle schoolers use the six step scientific method to experiment with the differences in adhesives. Students test for tack, shear, and peel in these activities.

Pupils analyze what's happening and interpret why it's happening as the season progresses.

Students evaluate the relationship between oxygen levels and the amount of organic matter in an aquatic ecosystem. They explain the relationship between oxygen levels, bacteria and the breakdown of organic matter using an indicator...

Students work in teams to solve a variety of challenges involving water. They move an ice cube from one glass to another without touching the ice or the glass. They move water from one glass to another and they estimate the number of...

Students investigate the potential toxicity of water samples using California blackworms to test water quality. They observe the worms' behaviors in different water samples and determine which sample has the highest toxicity. At the...

Students conduct surveys to gain statistical information. They examine the four main types of surveys and three types of samples. Students create a practice survey, conduct field studies, and create a survey for their hometown. Students...

Students participate in an investigation of winged organisms. Working with calipers, students measure the wing span of several butterflies from different areas. After recording their measurements, students use their data to explain...

Students examine how to design and implement experiments.  In this paper towel experiment lesson students test the strength of paper towels. 

Students examine and gather information from primary sources about events during the Revolutionary War. They identify and place the political cartoons. They respond to a cartoon from the point of view of someone who lived at the time.

Students participate in an experiment to measure the weight of air by measuring the weight of the mass it displaces. They lift up a desk and a textbook using a toilet plunger, and calculate the weight of the air, or air pressure.

Students study myths in science.

Students observe pictures of themselves using film and discuss how they think the image is processed to produce a photograph. They are introduced to photogram paper comparing it to photograph paper but understanding that no film is...