Students investigate the history of fighter kites and build their own.  In this aeronautics lesson, students discover how other countries utilize fighter kites and where they originated.  Students create their own fighter kites...

In this math vocabulary worksheet, students use a letter key code to match match vocabulary words to their definitions. A reference web site it given for additional activities.

In this math maze worksheet, students navigate their way through a maze using clues and spelling out math vocabulary words. A reference web site is included for additional activities. 

In this math vocabulary learning exercise, students read the math vocabulary definitions and write in the missing letters to the vocabulary words. Students complete 15 words.

In this math vocabulary worksheet, students complete multiple choice problems where they match the correct math vocabulary word to its definition. Students complete 15 questions.

In this 3rd grade math standardized test practice worksheet, students solve 6 multiple-step open-ended math problems based on New York academic standards.

Students investigate acoustical ceilings.  In this acoustical ceilings lesson plan, students construct a blueprint for an acoustical ceiling.  Students use area and perimeter of rectangles to construct their blueprint. ...

Fifth graders use their arm, toothpicks, and marshmallows to create lines, segments, and rays. In this lines, segments, and rays lesson plan, 5th graders learn how these appear on a plane.

In this calculus review worksheet, students find derivatives, calculate extrema on an interval, and maximize area. Students should be familiar with the derivatives of trigonometric functions.

Pupils research 2 famous forgery cases. In this forensics lesson plan, students are introduced to the methods of handwriting and paper analysis. They then use the Internet to study the cases of the Lindbergh baby and Howard Hughes'...

Learners calculate the distance from the vertex of a triangle to the center. In this geometry lesson, students find the shortest distance between a point and the vertex of a triangle. They relate this concept of distance to the real world.

Students investigate the properties of two and three dimensional objects. In this geometry lesson plan, students differentiate polygons based on similarity and congruence. They make observation and interpret the data.

Students calculate the lines of symmetry using polygons. In this geometry instructional activity, students graph, compare and estimate using collected data. They identify different attributes to the polygons based on their sides.

Learners draw an optical illusion. In this optical illusion lesson, students create the optical illusion vase. Learners draw a profile and repeat the drawing in reverse creating the vase image.

Students solve problems. In this math lesson plan, students write solutions using LOGO commands in order to help get the turtle to the pond.

Students simulate crater formation using mud. In this earth science lesson, students identify the features of a crater. They explain how the force of impact affect the crater's appearance.

Students define a square and connect this information to a square root. In this square root lesson, students make a chart listing square numbers and their roots.

Pupils explore the concept of trapezoids.  In this trapezoids instructional activity, students identify legs and bases of a trapezoid.  Pupils discuss the similarities and differences between isosceles trapezoids and right...

Students manipulate a variety of materials and computer applets in order to explore area and the units used to measure it.

Students explore the concept of triangle inequalities.  In this triangle inequality lesson, students cut spaghetti noodles into given lengths.  Students use the noodles to complete a worksheet about triangle inequalities. ...

Students participate in a class discussion about Bernoulli's principle while looking at cross-sections of an airplane wing, and discussing the sail on a sailboat and the spoiler on a race car.

Second graders read poetry and build their vocabulary through use of the puppet Geo George.

Second graders participate in the Author's Chair, which is placed in the front of the room. The puppet, Geo George, asks students to take out their poems, then brings them to the Author's Chair individually to share their poems with the...

In this math instructional activity, students assess their math skills by completing a comprehensive instructional activity covering ordering and comparing numbers, place value, fractions, basic operations, word problems, geometry, time...