Learners determine ways to make "observations" about unknowns, such as the land beneath an ice sheet or the interior of the Earth, using tools other than sight. They build "mystery boxes" and exchange them with other groups to "map"...

Students separate plastics according to their densities, develop a method for separation and identify variables in an experiment and a fair test, changing only one variable at a time for a fair comparison. After testing, they develop a...

Students use their county's information page to gather information about their community. Using the information, they create graphs from the tables provided and interpret the data. They write a paragraph showing their interpretation of...

Students examine what radon is and which isotope it belongs. They discuss the characteristics of isotopes in general and the atomic number. They complete a worksheet to complete the lesson.

Learners participate in this program that heightens their awareness and curiosity of nature as well as their sense of adventure and exploring new surroundings. They identify and choose an object from nature after exploring it with other...

High schoolers create an artwork that uses organizational principles and functions to solve a visual arts problem. The piece creates the illusion of transparency used to unify a work of art that demonstrates that light advances and darks...

Students formulate historical questions about the circumstances surrounding a photograph about the Gary Steel Works factories. They differentiate between historical facts and interpretation. They create a newspaper article about each photo.

In this unit of lessons, students examine the role of compost columns and recycling. They create a KWL chart about garbage in Chicago. They also examine life cycles and packaging of everyday products.

Students discuss the importance of the horse as a "beast of burden" animal in Japanese culture and create a legend, myth or tall tale set in Japan with a horse as the central character.

Eighth graders study the cultural and architectural history of San Diego. After study they create a design of a home based of features from historical and modern homes found in their research.

Young scholars examine the idea of "regularity" as it pertains to geometry.  In this geometry lesson students complete several assignments that are part of trihedral angles and regular polyhedrons.

Students read the book Flat Stanley. In this environmental stewardship instructional activity, students participate in earth-friendly activities based upon the book. This instructional activity includes ideas such as using recycled...

Fifth graders describe patterns as relations and functions. In this patterning instructional activity, 5th graders analyze and continue patterns. Students understand how patterns relate to relations and functions.

Students explore performing arts by reading a children's book in class. In this body movement lesson, students read the book Dance and create their own artistic impressions based on dancing images from the book. Students share their...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students classify different types of solid figures. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn to classify solid figures by using faces, edges and vertices. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn to classify solid figures. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students identify and describe the faces, edges and vertices of solid figures. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...

Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of three-dimensional figures. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the "Check It"...

Lesson introducing the basic three-dimensional shapes (sphere, cylinder, cone, cube). Common items with those shapes are hidden on the playground for students to find and photograph. Pictures are then used to create a photostory....

A ten-question test for assessing geometry concepts with solid figures. This assessment is scored online providing students with immediate feedback. Great for use as an assessment tool.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students identify faces, edges, and vertices of various solid figures. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...

Students will explore volume conjectures and solve problems by applying the volume formulas to composite figures.

Explore the world of solid shapes in this mini-lesson. Provides a definition, interactive examples, and interesting practice questions that help with understanding.