Students identify the concepts of density, mass, and volume that define the property of a substance. They also determine that the properties of materials, such as, density and volume, can be compared and measured by using rulers,...

Pupils simulate block and tackles to lift heavy objects. They lift cargo by hand with the whip and the two-fold purchase to simujlate what crew members do aboard ships. They measure the effort and distance pulled for a gun tackle, luff...

Learners practice problem solving skills and experimental design. They build a vehicle that can traverse "glacial" ice capable of carrying a specific load and glide smoothly, creating as little effort as possible for the skier pulling...

Students illustrate Archimedes' Principle of Buoyant Force. In this graphing activity, students will observe that the buoyant force on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces. Students will then create a graph showing...

Young scholars identify the different types of friction. In this physics instructional activity, students explain how weight affects friction. They calculate normal force and coefficient of friction using a mathematical formula.

In this Guy Fawkes learning exercise, students cut apart 8 sentence strips; each tells an event in the life of Guy Fawkes. Students put them in the right order, paste them on a paper, and illustrate each event.

Students view a video that presents the biogeochemical cycle of nitrogen. They compare types of soils and consider how different fertilizers affect soil composition.

Students explore Wisconsin's natural and cultural history through hands-on exploration of Upham Woods. They are shown the basic paddling skills and they work in teams to paddle across the river on barge. Students describe cultural...

In this music worksheet, students answer 7 questions about music history. For example, "Describe the Bach influences upon Mahler in the second section of this extract."

In this linear transformation learning exercise, students find a series of linear transformations and sketch them. This four-page learning exercise contains approximately six problems.

In this transformation worksheet, students identify a series of transformations and sketch them. They use inversion mapping to establish a one-to-one correspondence between nonzero points. This four-page worksheet contains...

Students classify the characteristics of butterflies and moths moths. In this life cycle activity, students identify butterflies and moths common in the state of Iowa as well as their characteristics.  Students then learn the proper...

Students see the difference between weight and mass when they examine the method of measuring each of them.

Fifth graders analyze data using a graphical presentation.

Students estimate how many children in their class it would take to equal the mass of one adult bear. They then weigh and record their measurement on a chart to check their estimate.

Eighth graders create a database of animals and birds in the area in which they live. They use molded prints to make a cast of an imprint from a specific animal. They identify and research animals and prepare an outline for an oral...

Learners view a variety of scientific images and animations. They explore the world of science and visual art. Students enrich their knowledge through animation examinations of thoughts and feelings and awesome color rainbows of...

Students compile and analyze data pertaining to College Credit AP Exams. They pose questions - Which exam is the easiest? - determine answers from their data and display their results.

Young scholars practice singing a traditional Oneida song. They discuss the meaning in both the English and Oneida languages and how the words to this song demonstrate important feelings for the Oneida people.

High schoolers investigate test scores taken to obtain academic strengths and weaknesses. They practice looking at the scores in order to interpret the results. Students use time for class discussion and planning study strategies to...

In this Arbor Day crossword puzzle, students use a set of 28 clues given at the bottom of the page to complete the puzzle; clues are related to Arbor Day.

Eighth graders study weight, force and mass as it pertains to the earths pull.  In this weightlessness lesson plan students are divided into groups and complete an activity. 

Students learn about the engineering design process as they design, build, and test a spring scale using everyday items that can measure the weight of an apple. The objective of the lesson is to explore how scales work and to learn about...

Hang various mass weights on spring scales while you adjust the spring stiffness and damping in this online activity. Slow down the action, take it to another planet, or watch the amount of potential, thermal, and kinetic energy.