Curated OER
Pendulum Motion Experiments
Students experiment with simple pendulums to determine the validity of an equation for all angles. Students discover the usefulnes and limitations of approximations in science. Using spreadhseets and a java applet, students observe the...
Curated OER
Polymer Physics on the Playground
Students investigate what materials allow them to slide down a slide the fastest. They set up test procedures and carry out an experiment.
Curated OER
Nebraska: Using Pictures
Students create a scrapbook about Nebraska history focusing on Post Office murals. They choose their favorite murals and write a story to go along with the mural. In groups, students present their murals to the class and visit the...
Curated OER
"Gazunheit!"
Pupils study the /a/ phoneme by determining how the mouth move when it makes the sound by imitating a sneeze. They recite a tongue twister, practice writing the lowercase "a" and listen to a story while identifying the letter sound....
Curated OER
Measuring the Diameter of Our Star
Students conduct an experiment to measure the diameter of the sun. In this astronomy lesson, students construct a simple equipment to collect scientific data. They calculate the sun's diameter using a given formula.
Math Cats
Math Cats: Explore the Multiplication Table
Create multiplication fact arrays using this tool. Click a number on the side and then the times symbol. Now click a number along the top and the equals symbol. The array appears in yellow. The answer in digits is shown at the bottom of...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Broken Calculator
This is a calculator game where you are limited in what keys you can use. You are given a set of numbers and you must key in a sequence of numbers and symbols that results in each number within a given time limit. There are six levels of...
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Weather
The New York Times Learning Network has developed interactive and printable crossword puzzles. The theme of this one is weather.
Other
Mayan Math
A basic, illustrated description of the math system developed by the Mayans. Includes a paragraph comparing the Mayan system favorably with the Roman numeral system of the same time.
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Introduction to Algebra
An explanation of algebra and equations that emphasizes how easy it is to learn the basics. The concept of balancing equations is looked at in detail. This page can be used by teachers in lesson planning or by students who seem to be...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Roman Numerals
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson designed to explore the use of Roman numerals and how they are used today. Students learn the symbols and have the opportunity to practice by dragging the symbols to match the given number....
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Can You Solve the Bridge Riddle?
Taking that internship in a remote mountain lab might not have been the best idea. Pulling that lever with the skull symbol just to see what it did probably wasn't so smart either. But now is not the time for regrets because you need to...