Students are challenged to create optical illusions using using cut-outs. The activity provokes thoughtful discussion about scale.

In this dilation worksheet, students identify pictures of a dilation. They determine the scale factor and length of missing sides. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.

Students figure out the mileage from one state to another using a map. In this map lesson, students look at the scale factor and turn it into a fraction. They measure the distance between two cities and use the proportion to find the...

In this enlargement worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 3 different types of problems. First, they enlarge the given shape by a scale factor of 3. Then, students find the scale factor of the next enlargement. Finally, they enlarge...

In this geometry worksheet, students walk through the process of comparing the scale factor of two cylinders' surface area and volume and answer questions about the scale factor of prisms. There are 15 questions.

Students explore the development of the geologic time scale. They examine the major time periods in earth's history. Students discuss the role fossils play in helping us understand history.

In this triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve and graph 8 different problems that include various transformations. First, they write a rule for the composition of a dilation of a scale factor. Then, students determine whether a graphed...

Students use the Metric system and engineering software to design a scale model car. In this scale model car making instructional activity, students design a scale model car using computer software, the Metric system, and properties of...

Students develop a sense of geologic ("deep") time and the ways in which Earth scientists construct the geologic time scale. They study he major events that shaped Earth, including the origin and evolution of its lithosphere, atmosphere,...

Learners identify the various adaptations of reptiles and amphibians. After distinguishing between reptiles and amphibians, students discuss the ways in which their adaptations aid in their survival. They participate in a hands on...

For this similar figures worksheet, 10th graders solve and measure 10 different angles that are similar. First, they determine which angel corresponds to each given angle. Then, students determine the scale factor of a particular...

In this mapping skills worksheet, students practice scale measurements as they respond to 8 questions that require them to measure to scale.

Young scholars gauge earthquake intensity by reviewing firsthand accounts. They use the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale and newspaper articles to estimate the strength and effects of a past earthquake.

Students study pictures of plants, animals, and minerals. Students classify the pictures into the three groups. In this rock identification lesson plan, students complete a rock finding lab experiment by finding, cleaning, identifying,...

Students use maps, scales, and describe locations in order to learn about spatial sense. In this spatial sense lesson plan, students participate in many activities for this spatial sense unit that should last throughout the year.

Learners read an article about NASA and Mars and complete short answer questions about the article. In this Mars lesson plan, students also create a scale model of the solar system.

In this place value balancing act activity, 1st graders cut out the unit weights (100, 10, 1) and put them on four scales to make them balance with the weights given.

Students calculate the area of different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students draw shapes using different scale factors. They calculate and make sure there is enough room for te soccer arena through their calculations.

Learners calculate the diameter of planets and their relative distances.  In this space science lesson, students discover how small or big the planets are in comparison to each other. Learners use cross multiplying fractions to find...

Students perform a classroom activity of measuring the angular size of something from several distances. On the Internet, they obtain and examine images with various magnification factors and estimate the angular size of Andromeda.

Young scholars consider how film soundtracks can help support not only the mood but also the tone of a scene. After viewing two very different trailers for the same film, class members create their own soundtracks for two party...

Inquiry is probably one of the most fun ways kids learn. They will test the hardness of 10 different minerals in order to classify them. They rate each of the minerals from most to least hard. Note: Having real minerals for this...

Students discover the functions of instruments used to help predict the weather. In groups, they use the Beaufort Scale to calculate the wind speed and a chart to determine cloud cover. They complete a worksheet to end the instructional...