Second graders make a KWL chart and brainstorm what they need for the project of growing potatoes. They choose one potato and plant it in water or peat moss cups and choose a location in which meets the needs of the plants and make their...

Students research various events during the War of 1812 and then create magazine articles with supporting illustrations, students are in control of their learning.

Young scholars create a model of an object of their choice using sketches that they have drawn. They study what a scale model is and how to construct one. They examine the uses for scale models and why they are produced.

In this circuits worksheet, students answer ten questions about current divider circuits, the resistance in them, the currents in resistors of parallel circuits and they design, build and mathematically analyze a circuit.  

In this potentiometer activity, students design and construct a circuit and then mathematically analyze their work. They answer 18 questions about potentiometers and their function.

In this electrical worksheet, students draw a schematic design and build a circuit board to grasp the understanding of series and parallel DC circuits before answering a series of 41 open-ended questions. Students interpret various...

In this time constant circuits instructional activity, students answer 23 questions about the design of circuits that need time delays, about capacitors and inductors, and about resistors and the design of circuits.

In this time constant worksheet, students answer 52 questions about the rate of current changes and voltage changes in capacitors. They analyze circuits and determine the time it takes for capacitors to change voltage and they specify...

In this electrical circuit lesson, students will answer 9 open ended questions to mathematically analyze circuits for current and voltage. This online worksheet provides diagrams for better understanding and reveals the answers.

In this circuits worksheet students complete a circuit building exercise and answer questions about different circuits.  There is an answer link.

Students graph the varying sizes of dinosaurs.  In this math and dinosaur lesson, students view dinosaur models and compare the different shapes and sizes of the dinosaurs.  Students complete a dinosaur math activity, read The...

Third graders listen as the teacher exaggerates a way of inappropriately handling losing their job. They review life-changing events and what is in a person's control and what is not. They then are given a life-changing situation slip...

Young scholars explore the concept of probability. In this probability lesson plan, students use random number generators to determine probabilities of events. Young scholars discuss if certain probable events are fair. Students...

Students design, make and appraise a model wheeled vehicle that is capable of carrying a small load. This activity is part of the unit `Wheels in motion'.

Second graders study the different types of Native American culture groups. They, in groups, visit four different work stations to examine various culture groups and complete a Corn Cycle worksheet.

First graders engage in a lesson which promote acceptance of diversity within the classroom through the creation of a class quilt. They evaluate the final product to find commonalities with other students.

Learners explore American flag and its symbols, and create an original flag that represents what they see in their own lives.

Students listen to story Joseph Had A Little Overcoat to explore people from another culture and how one item can be used to make other items; students use scraps of fabric and other knickknacks to create pictures or toys.

First graders listen to two books about Rosa Parks. They contribute factual information for a web. They listen to an interview with Rosa Parks on the internet, adding more information to the web. They write and illustrate a book using...

Students examine and interpret conflicting primary sources.

Students complete study on butterflies using real caterpillars, keep individual daily journals of observations, and complete timeline for their caterpillar/butterfly.

Third graders make predictions about the story "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" based on background knowledge. They read the story, stopping to verify or reject predictions. They write their own opinionated fairytales.

Young scholars research alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs using cd-roms, Internet websites, and media center materials. In small groups they write a script and create a computer animated movie using the "Hollywood High" computer software.