Third graders identify properties of solids, liquids, and gasses. In this states of matter lesson, the teacher demonstrates the properties of each state of matter, then students go on a scavenger hunt for items to represent each state...

Students derive a formula for the interior degrees in any convex polygon. In this geometric figure lesson, students determine the shapes of various polygons and the number of triangles formed. They use this information to derive the...

First graders identify solids, liquids, and gases. In this matter lesson, the teacher guides students through numerous demonstrations as they determine the properties of solids, liquids, and gases and classify things as each. As the...

Pupils explore the topic of statistics with M and Ms. In this math lesson plan, students use candy pieces to sort and gather information needed to create a bar graph. This lesson can be adapted to accommodate pupils in grades 1-12.

Fifth graders study the effects of mass on gravity. In this gravity lesson, 5th graders make model parachutes and helicopters in order to apply the scientific process and find out the effects of mass on drops of the 2 objects.

High schoolers move through five stations demonstrating Newton's Third Law of Motion. In this Newtonian physics lesson, students watch as the instructor uses a firecracker to demonstrate action and reaction. The high schoolers travel to...

Students explore reasons why using a seat belt is a safe choice while riding in a car. In this physics/safety lesson, students set up and observe a doll with and without a seat belt moving down a ramp in a dynamics cart. Collision...

Students examine how light waves travel. In this properties of light lesson, students observe how light travels in water, how light is reflected and refracted, and how light is pure energy.

Students observe a series of demonstrations to illustrate wave movement. In this sound wave lesson plan, students witness how objects create waves when dropped in a dish of water, use a rope and slinky to produce transverse and...

Students experiment with heat. In this physical science instructional activity, students engage in hands-on activities to develop concepts related to heat. Students offer explanations for their observations using given vocabulary.

Seventh graders explore the concept of percents, ratios, and proportions. In this percents, ratios, and proportion lesson plan, 7th graders have 237 ounces of beads to weigh. Students work in groups to weigh the beads in a way so that...

Students explore the concept of ratios. In this ratios lesson, students use matchbox cars and models of spaceships to explore ratios. Students determine scale for the above mentioned objects in this lecture style lesson.

Students calculate the triangulation of a box. In this triangulation lesson plan, students participate in an activity to find the calculate and then perform triangulations. They create a box and use formulas to determine the...

Students experiment with the velocity of a spring. In this velocity lesson, students conduct trials in order to determine the initial velocity of a spring. They stretch the spring different amounts and fire it both horizontally and...

Students examine the idea of "regularity" as it pertains to geometry.  In this geometry lesson students complete several assignments that are part of trihedral angles and regular polyhedrons.

Young scholars form their own hypothesis about the relationships between force, mass, and acceleration for their dynamics cart system. They collect data and express it in a graphical format to visualize the relationships.

Students examine the relationship between circumference and diameter and how to use the formula to find the area of a circle.  In this circle activity students divide into groups and complete an activity. 

Students explore kinetic energy.  In this energy instructional activity students complete an activity and explain what happened. 

Ninth graders explore circular motion.  In this centripetal force lesson students complete a lab activity while in groups. 

Learners study the Conservation of Momentum.  In this momentum lesson students use the Conservation of Momentum to determine the velocity of a tennis ball as it comes out of a cannon. 

Students examine how heat moves from substance to another.  In this heat absorption lesson students identify ways that heat is transferred and analyze data.

Students experiment with magnets to determine the distances at which they attract and repel each other.

Students examine quadrilaterals including properties, definitions, and names.  In this quadrilateral lesson students apply the correct property to the different kinds of quadrilateral. 

Students examine chemistry and demonstrate the relevancy of it in their everyday world. In this chemistry instructional activity students complete a lab activity.