Students use a meter to measure the energy used and carbon produced by electronics and appliances. In this environmental science and technology activity, students use a Kill-A-Watt meter to determine the electricity used by everyday...

Students brainstorm how to handle conflict scenario.  In this character education lesson, students read a story and respond as to how the characters should handle the conflict. Students examines feelings of characters and...

Students study plate tectonics.  In this plate tectonics lesson students build a cutaway scale model of the Earth. 

Students explore the respiratory system. They use a computer to monitor the respiratory rate of an individual. They determine residual oxygen levels in exhaled air. Students evaluate how internal 02 and C02 concentrations influence...

Students determine the density of touch receptors in various parts of the body on the right hand side. They use collected data to draw a picture of the "homunculus" of an experimental subject.

Students identify the parts of the human body involved in reproduction. They examine the process of fertilization and discover all species reproduce. They practice using new vocabulary as well.

High schoolers identify the different parts of the nervous system. For this biology lesson, students research methods to diagnose and cure neurological disorders. They present their report to class.

Students are introduced to human skin as an organ of the body with many roles, functions and interactions with other organs. They investigate the integumentary system in groups and complete a worksheet with their findings.

Students use charts to show fractions.  In this fractions and percents lesson, students review fractions, percents and ratios.  Students create tables and color the cells to make different fractions.  Students answer...

Fifth graders complete a series of graphs by gathering information and using Excel to graph the information.  In this graphing lesson, 5th graders graph favorite desserts of the class. Student put their results into the...

Young scholars investigate how flowering plants reproduce. They identify and describe the functions of the major sexual organs of a flower and fruit by examining and dissecting flowers and fruit.

Students use background knowledge to summarize articles about skin cancer research and present them to the class and place their studies along a clinical study timeline. They are introduced to clincal trails and to various aspects of...

How do spacecraft detect magnetic fields? The fourth installment of a five-part unit has learners develop a device with magnets that allows for the detection of magnetic fields. They use a map of an imaginary planet to try out their...

A possible option for infertile couples is in-vitro fertilization and implantation. Through this two-part lesson, the class learns about this process by teacher lecture and internet research. A case study is given to read as a take-home...

Fifth graders research plant and animals cells and create a Venn Diagram to show the similarities and differences.

Eighth graders study the importance of cell division, compare cell division in prokaryotic and eucaryotic cells, identify the stages of mitosis and recognize meiosis in reproductive cells.

Student list the steps of mitosis with a brief definition of each stage. Then they begin their study of meiosis. They practice placing the stages of meiosis in order using flashcards depicting the Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and...

Students identify where mutations might occur and examine what effect those mutations will have through class discussion of DNA replication and cell division. Students then differentiate between mutations that affect individuals and...

Students observe organisms found in pond water with a microscope. In groups, they discuss how single-celled organisms satisfy their needs for food, water and air. They compare and contrast the needs of macroscopic and microscopic...

Students describe a spool of light colored thread that the teacher holds in his/her hands. They are asked what substances (cotton and wood) are present and what structures (thread and spool) are present. The teacher conclude that the...

Young scholars recognize and differentiate between the three types of editorials in order to write editorials for the school newspaper. In this editorials instructional activity, students read example persuasive and interpretative...

Students to rate themselves on a scale from 1 to 10 (10 being the happiest) as to how happy they feel and write their rating on a sheet of paper. They explore gelotology (the science of laughter) and its benefits to our social, mental,...

Students are introduced to the realm and power of inventions, and help them to better recognize their impact on people and society.

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