In this review of trigonometry worksheet, students determine the values of angels using sine, cosine, and tangent.  They determine arc length and find the coordinates of endpoints.  This two-page worksheet contains...

Eighth graders experiment with building bridges of spaghetti, pennies, and a cup to determine how varying the number of spagetti pieces affects the strength of the bridge. They graph their results and interpret the data.

Students investigate the concept of supply and demand and determine how it relates to their everyday life. They explain how economic stability or affluence affect supply and demand.

Students research how mitochondrial DNA is used in determining familial relationships. They complete a worksheet in which they attempt to help solve the identity of bones found in Africa.

Students develop arguments for and against the construction of hydroelectric power plants. Poll the groups to determine which view dominates in the class and students write a summary of their conclusions.

Ninth graders research local geography to create successful, ecological school landscaping. They determine soil type, average weather patterns and temperature graphs and use the information to select ideal plants and plant maintenance...

Students calculate the water usage for irrigation of school grounds. They use maps in determining which areas are irrigated.

Students examine how international trade affects a nation's economy. They read and analyze two handouts, research a scenario from the handout, determine the chronological order of the scenarios, and answer questions about a case study.

Students work together to build their own fish ecosystems. As a class, they share their prior knowledge about catfish and use a diagram to label its body parts. They record their observations of the ecosystem and determine what they...

Students identify the reasons why they believe people save money. After this list, they discuss what they spend their money on and determine if the reasons for saving money change over time. In groups, they use the story of "Uncle Jed's...

Students research possible careers. They determine typical starting income for the career. Using collected information, students develop a budget for their starting income. Students consider car payments and research the process of...

Students, after reading the book "Lunch Money" by Andrew Clements, explore money and different saving places. They research different ways in which productivity has increased over the years, they examine products to determine if the...

Students engage in a lesson to determine the source of water that is used. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The lesson includes information for the teacher to share with the class. Students write and define the...

Young scholars view the "Smoking Gun" video as an illustration of someone claiming to be an expert who really is not one. They discuss the fact that some experts also come with biases and personal agendas. Students research experts from...

In this problem solving worksheet, students read story problems, set up the equations and determine the answer to the problem. They use words to justify their reasoning. This two-page worksheet contains 5 problems involving proportions.

In this regular and irregular verb word sort worksheet, students, sort 42 base verbs into regular and irregular verbs. They determine that some of the words may fit into both lists.

In this divisibility rules worksheet, learners solve 18 different problems that include applying the divisibility rules to each. First, they identify the hypothesis and conclusion in logical deduction. Then, students determine the...

In this number manipulation instructional activity, students solve 4 different types of problems that include number manipulation. First, they use division, multiplication, addition, or subtraction to make each set of numbers into...

In this electrochemistry worksheet, students determine the voltage of a cell based on the reduction potentials. Students write a condensed cell diagram and the oxidation half reaction for the cell. This worksheet has 30 problems to solve.

In these math word problem worksheets, students help solve the mystery about 'The Case of the Phantom Number Cruncher.' Students determine which function the Phantom is using to change all the numbers in town.

High schoolers consider the impact of the Proclamation of 1763. In this colonial America lesson plan, students determine the how the proclamation affected the British Crown, the colonists, and the Indians and present their findings to...

Learners explore the concept of percents. For this percents lesson, students discuss the prefix cent and words that contain that prefix. Learners make bead necklaces and determine the percentages of certain beads in relation to the...

Students explore the concept of debit and credit cards. In this debit and credit card lesson, students read an article about debit and credit cards. Students discuss differences between the two forms of payment. Students calculate the...

For this globalization vocabulary worksheet, high schoolers are required to determine the meaning of vocabulary used in a discussion about globalization.