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Get to know H2O!
Students investigate scientific concepts and inquire about physical states of matter. The transition of water is considered and is easy to facilitate because of its abundance and often observed physical changes.
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Unit 5: Worksheet 2 - Ratios
In this ratio activity, learners investigate the relationship between the ratio of two sides of similar triangles. Afterwards, they convert fractions, decimals, and percents. This three-page activity contains approximately 35...
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Holey Clamshells
Students analyze data to make hypotheses and conclusions regarding the predator/prey relationship between moon snail and surf clams.
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Energy Costs of Walking and Running
In this energy learning exercise, students use a data chart comparing the energy used while running and walking to create a graph and complete 2 short answer questions.
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Warming the Earth
First graders investigate how the sun warms the Earth and examine the rotation of the Earth and the sun. They create an illustration of the sun, examine a solar system model, and listen to the book "The Sun: Our Nearest Star." They also...
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Chernobyl 1 - Radiation Released
Students investigate the Chernobyl nuclear disaster by mapping out the winds carrying radiation and viewing a short video about the aftermath and subsequent health problems. They then calculate the amount of radiation that people were...
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It Ain't Easy Being Green!
Students explore the needs of plants. In this science lesson plan, students plant seeds and place one in a sunny spot and the other in a dark area. Students observe what happens.
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Life Science - Seeds
Fourth graders participate in a scientific experiment involving growing lima beans. Students plot information gathered on included charts and graphs. Students use the steps of the scientific method throughout this experiment.
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Diophantus II
Learners use an ancient math game to establish the context for solving problems by investigating them in a systematic and mathematical way. They also need to have the ability to solve various types of equations.
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Is More Expensive More Absorbent?
Students consider the question," Is more expensive more absorbent?" In this science lesson plan, students find out through experimentation which paper towel is the most absorbent as well as which one is the best cost value for their money.
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Magnetic Discovery Bottle
Pupils examine how to conduct simple investigations and use simple equipment to gather data. In this magnet lesson plan students decide what types of objects are attracted to magnets.
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Euler's Method
In this Euler's method worksheet, students use Euler's method to determine one-second time intervals in a rate problem. They explore functions to estimate rate changes in small time intervals. This two-page worksheet contains...
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Making Pretzels
Students discover that plants provide food products to humans. In this baking lesson, students grind wheat seeds into flour and then use the flour to make pretzels. Students participate in a variety of activities that involve them in...
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Diophantus' Epitaph
In this epitaph worksheet, students read a poem and write an algebraic equation from the given riddle. Students solve the equation to determine the age of Diophantus at his death. This one-page worksheet contains one...
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The Big Apple: Beginning Estimation and Math Skills, Working With Data
For this basic mathematics worksheets, students answer a set of 9 questions based on an "apple." Students then write 2 paragraphs discussing conclusions they have drawn from their data.
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Worksheet 18 Fall 1995
For each of the equations they find the values of the rational expressions. Then they differentiate each expression in relation to the value of t.
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Acids & Bases: What's the Solution?
Students conduct an experiment called "What's the Solution? Acid, Base or Neutral." to determine the differences between these types of substance.
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Brain Brands
Students explore the advent of neuromarketing as a means to assess the effects of certain brands on the brain activity of prospective buyers. They design their own experiments that test the power of certain brands on a sample population.
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The Lure and Lore of Weight Lifting
Students examine the importance of physical activity and positive reasons for weight training. They analyze and discuss a famous ad, read and summarize an article, and identify the benefits of resistance training.
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Hatching Chickens
Students learn the importance of caring for eggs as they hatch chickens. In this egg hatching lesson, students observe what happens when eggs are hatched into chickens by completing a e-worksheet and watching a web based movie.
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Using Numbers in Everyday Situations
Students exercise the basic use of numbers in their everyday lives. For this numerical exercise, students discover the many ways numbers are used in everyday life. The students draw pictures showing examples of a time they have used...
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What Do Magnets Do?
Second graders discover the physical properties of magnets. In this physics lesson, 2nd graders investigate the differences between natural and man made magnets and the uses of each. Students complete 4 separate RAFT...
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Classroom Guide for Coming to America
Students discuss the pre-reading focus questions. In this reading lesson, students discuss and explore the book cover and title. Students predict what they will learn from this book. Additionally, students read to find out what life is...
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Math Quiz B-Grade 2
In this grade 2 math quiz worksheet, 2nd graders complete a 15 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 2 concepts.