Pupils compare the characteristics of arcade tokens to those of a circulating U.S. quarter to determine how a video game can tell the difference between the two. They examine coins and arcade tokens very closely to observe the differences.

Students investigate Hohmann orbit transfers using cardboard and string while focusing on the orbits of Earth and Mars. They look at the planets orbits around the sun and transfer orbit form one planet to another to determine what a...

Students observe several rocks and try to tell by looking and feeling, which rock is the heaviest, and which is the lightest. They take turns putting two rocks at a time in the balance scale to see which rock is the heaviest, then they...

Second graders uncover the form, timbre, and the significance of Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" in the five lessons of this unit. The use of instrumentation forms the basis of the lessons.

Young scholars make transect and quadrat surveys using a provided worksheet in order to understand the techniques used to study coral reefs. Each type of survey is used to identify the species, diversity, and number of corals.

Students do a series of three experiments. In the first experiment, the students work with a partner to protect an egg from a 12 foot drop. In the second experiment, the students investigate static electricity using balloons and yarn. ...

Learners explore the human body by reviewing the digestive system. In this human anatomy lesson, students identify the elements of human digestion by completing two body system worksheets. Learners read the story What Happens to a...

Students relate the ratio of Pi to the diameter of a circle. In this geometry instructional activity, students investigate the relationship of the chord of the circle the the number Pi. They define ration, chord, circumference and...

Pupils practice coordinates and measurements, develop 2D, 3D topological map, construct grid with string on real surface, establish "level" fixed point for measurements, take and record data points of elevation, and enter data on...

Students research the concepts of center of mass and how to make different things balance. They make symmetrical cut-outs of different "creatures" and experiment with how they balance on a tightrope of string.

In this related rates worksheet, students are given various scenarios and determine the distance and rate of each situation. This two-page worksheet contains eight problems.

Pupils create spider crafts. In this spider craft lesson, students create three different spider based crafts. Pupils create a spider, a spider web, and a spider collage.

Students use various manipulatives and play a game to practice place value and to help them visually see how many "ten" is.

Young scholars examine the external variables that affect a downhill skier in the quest for speed. They access websites imbedded in this plan to become ski teams competing against one another. Each team presents results of all experiments.

Students view a right triangle displayed by the teacher. Students measure legs and the interior angles of the triangle. They look for a pattern or relationship between the legs and angles. Students use pegboards and string to create more...

Learners explain why some species of plants and animals occur in more than one area. They watch as the teacher puts an overlapping circles on the chalkboard, students are asked to predict what kinds of things they would expect to find in...

In this counting book worksheet, students complete a 21 page book with an apple tree theme. Students read the sentence telling how many apples the tree should have and cut and paste apples to match that number. There is one tree for each...

Students explore the concept of "transfer of momentum". In this physics lesson, students observe the results of two objects or people as they make contact in different ways. Students on roller blades and model cars of different weights...

Students observe the growth of rock candy. In this crystal growth lesson, students make rock candy and measure the crystal growth over five days.

Fourth graders use two activities to draw four different conic sections. One activity is of a physical nature and one is traditional paper and pencil.

Students examine how there are three layers inside the Earth. They design their own model of the layers of the Earth with a Styrofoam ball. They illustrate the layers inside the Earth with crayons.

Eighth graders study the Law of Conservation of Energy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics. they create a pendulum out of either a rope with a bowling ball or barbell tied to one end.

Fourth graders create two dioramas out of household materials to compare the influence of various factors that impact climate. Each group discuss how the change in factors influenced the climate, flora, and fauna of their area.

Students study causes, probability and location of earthquakes. They complete a number of activities and look at web pages to examine the characteristics of earthquakes.