After getting to know the inventor, Leonardo da Vinci and his many inventions, scholars think up their own invention. Following a written description and a hand-drawn picture, learners use a method of mirror writing and antiquing to give...

The choice is simple: create a PowerPoint presentation, write a book, or invent a compound machine. Whichever project your young scientists choose, they will be engaged in creatively demonstrating their knowledge of simple...

Motion is the focus of ten hands-on activities that challenge scholars to build machines invented by Leonardo da Vinci. Following several steps, small groups work collaboratively to recreate machines including levers, pulleys, wheels,...

Water is a powerful force; harness it through watermills. The task at hand is to create a simple watermill that functions in flowing water for at least three minutes. Scholars work together in teams to design and construct such a...

Get your young writers outside of the traditional essay writing mode with Free Write Friday. Free Write Friday encourages your class to use personal experiences or knowledge to write more creative pieces. Young writers could experiment...

Very informative site from The Exploratorium about the science of bicycling. You can learn about the development of the wheel, how gears work on a bike, even how brakes were developed. Perfect site for research on bikes.

Learn more about the motion of objects through this resource. This site features a teacher's guide and activity sheet.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the invention of an alarm clock with wheels. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.