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Fighting Corrosion to Save an Ancient Greek Bronze
Study corrosion on bronze statues with a hands-on lesson. As pupils place a penny in water with salt, they observe the changes in the penny throughout a period of a week. They then analyze the pre-conservation and the...
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Difference of Equations
In this difference of equations worksheet, students solve and complete 49 various types of problems. First, they obtain the solution of any linear homogeneous second order difference equation. Then, students apply the method of solution...
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Matrices and Transformations
In this matrix worksheet, learners explore and solve problems with matrices by addition, subtraction, multiplication and using linear equations. There are 28 problems with some answers.
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Surface Area of Prisms
Students compute surface area and volume of prisms. In this surface area lesson, students find the surface area and volume of rectangular and triangular prisms. Independently, students use their computers to determine the volume,...
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Geometry, Measurement & Reasoning
Students measure prisms and determine their volume. For this measurement and reasoning lesson, students estimate the volume and area of prisms. They measure given boxes. Students use paper to create prisms and cylinders. They determine...
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Probability
Students explore the concept of probability. In this probability lesson plan, students perform various probability experiments involving dice, coins, and drawing colored balls from a bag. Students use knowledge of permutations and...
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We've got the whole world in our hands
Students explore spatial sense in regards to maps about the globe. In this maps lesson plan, students label oceans, locate the continents and poles, follow directions, and explain the symbols on a map.
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Animal Kingdom Characteristics using Microsoft Access
Students create a computer database to discover relationships present in the Animal Kingdom. In this classification lesson, students enter data into a Microsoft Access database. They answer questions on a worksheet and create a visual...
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Architects of the Coral Reef
Students discuss reproduction in Cnidaria. in this coral reef activity, students describe five characteristics of Cnidaria and compare and contrast the four classes. They describe the reproduction strategies they use.
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Design a Reef!
Young scholars explore coral reef ecosystems. In this ecosystems science instructional activity, students research coral reef ecosystems to determine the major functions the participating organisms must perform. Young...
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Aboriginal Peoples And The Universals of Culture
Sixth graders research specific features of a province or territory of Canada. In this Canadian history lesson, 6th graders identify aboriginal culture areas on a map, identify cultural features represented in their region, and...
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The Chain Rule
Twelfth graders investigate the chain rule and use it to solve functions. For this calculus lesson, 12th graders apply the chain rule to problems with powers, and product rule. They practice with lots of examples before doing it on their...
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A Day In My Life
Young scholars brainstorm how they can conserve energy in their daily lives. In this energy lesson plan, students discuss how they use energy and ways to conserve it.
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Comprehension of Word Problems
Third graders explore math functions by completing a worksheet in class. In this word problem solving lesson, 3rd graders read a book titled Counting on Frank by Rod Clement and utilize the information in the story to answer study...
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Incorporating Literature While Teaching Math
Third graders solve story word problems based on the story Twas the Night Before Christmas. For this word problems lesson plan, 3rd graders incorporate literature with math.
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Lift Every Voice and Sing
Students analyze sculpture, poetry, and music to gain an understanding of historical events. In this critical thinking skills lesson, students take a closer look at African-American history as they examine "Lift Every Voice and Sing'"...
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Lines in the Plane
Students differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations using the slope intercept form. They classify lines based on their slopes.
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Taming the Wild Aurochs
Sixth graders read and discuss the domestication of animals in history. In this Aurochs reading instructional activity, 6th graders define vocabulary and list similarities and differences between wild and domesticated animals. Students...
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Latent Heat of Fusion
Students conduct a series of investigation on latent heat of fusion. In this chemistry instructional activity, students explain how thermal storage systems work. They draw and interpret graphs.
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Modeling Natural Disaster with Mathematical Functions
Ninth graders investigate the functional relationship of different environmental phenomena. In this math lesson, 9th graders create models of various natural disasters. They use logarithmic and exponential functions to interpret...
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SORTING ALL SORTS
Students examine how the method of classification is used. In this sorting lesson students take a pre-test, classify organisms and complete a crossword puzzle.
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It's Going to Blow Up!
Students discover the major characteristics of volcanoes on the Pacific Ring of Fire. They describe the processes that produce the "Submarine Ring of Fire." students explain the factors that contribute to explosive volcanic eruptions.
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Exterior Ballistics
Students explore velocity and trajectory. Using exterior ballistics rules, students predetermine the path of an artillery shell. Given equations and the firing angle, students determine the velocity and horizontal travel. Students...
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Inflation
Young scholars compare prices then and now. They use the calculated rate of inflation to figure out the equivalent prices today for items sold at the fair and money earned in 1864. They calculate the actual value of a bowl of soup, a...