Students construct an interferometer using a simple telescope. In this physics lesson plan, students explain how light waves create the fringe patterns. They observe patterns made by different objects in the sky and compare them.

Fourth graders practice estimating temperatures. They practice in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

Fifth graders use the Celsius and Fahrenheit thermometers to compare temperature readings. They use the Internet to find the temperatures of selected cities. After data is collected for five days, 5th graders graph the temperatures.

In this distance worksheet, students calculate the angular size or angular diameter of objects at a given distance. This worksheet has 6 problems to solve.

Students are introduced to the the formula for calculating travel time. They listen to different scenarios relating to long distance travel into space and calculate travel time using the formula.

In this math assessment worksheet, learners answer 5 multiple choice geometry questions. The assessment is on the fourth grade level.

Students take an imaginary hike in two opposite directions along a lake. They view and interpret satellite images and discuss the pros and cons of hydroelectric dams.

In this math worksheet, young scholars complete a page that provides a step by step explanation of how to multiply decimal numbers to the hundredths place. Students answer 8 questions and may choose some extension activities with a partner.

In this radiation worksheet, students calculate the total shielding along several specific directions defined by the angles. This worksheet has 3 problems to solve.

Students study and illustrate clouds. In this cloud study lesson, students study clouds and then illustrate what they see. Students use their imaginations to interpret images from the cloud picture they drew.

Learners compare and contrast the sizes of Earth and Saturn. They create scale illustrations of each planet and label them. They share their models with the class.

In this moon activity, students determine the angular size of the moon and draw a scaled model of the Earth, moon, and sun and given distances and positions. This activity has 4 problems to solve.

Pupils complete activities to study wind intensity. For this wind study lesson, students discuss wind speed and direction. Pupils then build a kite and windsock to help them study wind intensity. Students learn to use a wind meter for...

Tenth graders study the metric system.  In this metric lesson students complete a lab activity and several metric worksheets. 

In this number averages worksheet, students review how to find the average of a given set of numbers. Students then complete three word problems by averaging numbers.

Students practice moving at an appropriate pace to maintain a target heart rate.

Learners calculate distance on a map by using a mileage scale to calculate the distance from their hometown to Niagara Falls. They, in groups, determine the best route, then compose stories about their journey to Niagra Falls.

Students explain how satellites help scientists to see more than with the unaided eye and how Landsat technology works. Students identify vegetation and fire sites in the rainforest and detect erosion along rivers. They are able to use...

In this science worksheet, middle schoolers look for the words that are related to the theme of the worksheet. They also work on the skills of spelling and word recognition.

In this math worksheet, young scholars find the solutions to the problems that are using the different operations with a focus upon fraction notation.

This site contains an extensive list of various units of measurement known internationally and across several disciplines. Unit symbols are also included.

This metric system tutorial is compared to the U.S. standard system so that students can comprehend the measurement of length, volume, mass and the like.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students work with decimals as they convert kilometers into meters. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [0:43] and a set of...

The learning activity reviews conversion from meters to kilometers. Students answer ten questions and can check their answers when finished.