Students determine their reaction time using a ruler. In this Physics lesson, students calculate the class' means and variances. They plot the graph and analyze if there are outliers.

Students explore photographs from the Civil War Era. In this Civil War instructional activity, students consider how photography impacted public opinion of the war as they analyze the provided photographs and discuss the evolution of...

Learners analyze the Greenhouse Effect and the science of greenhouses. In this global climate lesson, students read background information about the 'greenhouse effect' and define 'albedo.' Learners examine pictures of clouds, read about...

In this radiation activity, students review the different types of radiation waves that come from space and the different telescopes used to detect this radiation. This activity has 17 true or false questions.

Students build their knowledge and understanding of vocabulary related to space.  In this space lesson, students discuss four categories of words and phrases related to space. 

Students investigate how we use technology to communicate.

Students become aware of some of the objects studied in, and concepts associated with, high-energy astronomy. They do this by participating in card games that teach and review these concepts.

Students investigate lenses and mirrors showing how they bend and reflect light waves.

Students investigate the integrity and strength of different types of food wraps. They test the wraps and create a graphic organizer for the data. Once it is organized then a lab report can be written. The lesson contains background...

High schoolers develop an awareness of the evolution of the scientific method. They facilitate the student's knowledge of looking at variables from different perspectives. Students develop their abilities to defend their ideas with...

For this quartz worksheet, students read about the chemical composition of quartz and its commercial applications. Then students complete 7 short answer questions.

Students explain how telescopes work and how they can contribute to our knowledge of the universe.

Young scholars explore the discovery of pulsar stars, and the characteristics of pulsar stars. Theories and ideas behind black holes are discussed. The issues of women's historical role in science are also touched on.

Fourth graders use circles to "home in" on particular spots, showing the ability of scientists to locate unseen objects in space. This activity shows how scientists know certain objects exist in space due to the forces exerted by...

Students discuss their perceptions of magnetism and explore the background ideas of magnetism.

Students using a slide made out of aluminum foil and pin holes observe visible light.

Students using experiments try to demonstrate how observations can be affected by the cycles of night and day.

Students using different experiments and activities explore electromagnetic radiation and the effect on the Earth.

Students, in groups, explore how astronomical spacecraft and computers create images of objects in space.

Students study the use of texture, and rhythm as a principle of design when showing movement in a painting.

High schoolers examine and research habitats, and analyze how to shoot travel photographs. They take five environmental portraits, present them to the class, and critique the students' slides.

Young scholars examine the concept of symmetry. They use photographs in front of a mirror to see symmetry. They write an explanation or drawing of how a mirror always produces a line of symmetry.

Fifth graders visit a cemetery and copy the headstones of soldiers killed during the Civil War. They role-play as soldiers aand write letters about their war experiences.

Students investigate vision and the anatomy of the human eye. They complete a Webquest, watch a video about the structure of the eye, take an online quiz, answer discussion questions, and read newspaper articles about activities that...