Fourth graders examine how to deal with the amount of trash in their community. They discover alternate ways of managing waste. They develop their own solutions to the problem.

Learners examine the relationship between cell surface area and the ability of materials to diffuse through a cell. They participate in an experiment in which they determine which materials diffuse easier than others. They complete...

High schoolers use an ancient math game to establish the context for solving problems by investigating them in a systematic and mathematical way. They also need to have the ability to solve various types of equations.

Ninth graders translate sentences into equations. They translate equations into sentences. They solve real life problems using verbal models to write equations. They create a problem solution graphic organizer in their journals.

Seventh graders master the SQ3R method. They begin reading for a purpose and organize thoughts through categorizing them. They write in their notebooks what they think about the lesson and the classroom for the day and write a...

In this math wheel worksheet, students cut out and put together the cracker jack wheel. They then rotate the center wheel until all of the solutions displayed are correct. Teachers can use the worksheet generator to build this wheel in a...

Students examine recent inventions and discuss the steps the inventor had to go through to develop this product. They share their ideas with the class.

Students discover plant chemical processes through three lab activities. Overheads, data sheets, and teaching procedures provided for the unit covering photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration.

Learners are given a problem or hypothesis, they can create a relevant experiment using the steps to the scientific method. They collect quantitative and qualitative observations in scientific experiments. Students identify the...

In this chemical calculations worksheet, students fill in 7 blanks with appropriate terms. They determine if 7 statements are true or false, they match 5 conversion problems to their solutions and they solve 2 stoichiometry problems...

Students explore the expanding universe.  In this science lesson, students use balloons to model the expansion of the universe. Students take measurements of the balloon expansion and answer questions directed to develop their...

Young scholars interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Progressive Era lesson, students examine the concerns of American citizens during the era and compare them to...

Middle schoolers examine some common acronyms used in e-mail and at how to write e-mail.

Students work collaboratively to explore the functions of the Robolab program and create a small moving robot out of Legos.

Students explore basic probability.  For this Algebra II/Geometry lesson, students use modeling to solve basic probability problems involving real-life applications. 

Students develop a method to separate different types of mixtures. In this chemistry lesson, students model the steps in the scientific method. They perform the experiment and analyze data.

High schoolers solve a problem in a systematic and mathematical way. The use of an equation is applied to a word problem situation. It is necessary that students be familiar with different types of equations.

Students use mental strategies to work out the difference between 2 two-digit numbers where the answer is less than ten. They write and solve difference problems where one number is a two-digit number and the other is a single digit...

Twelfth graders explore the history and current issues facing First Nations treaties. In this native studies lesson, 12th graders research modern land claims in Canada and write reports based on their findings.

Students take the derivative of a function. In this calculus lesson, students define slope fields and what they are used for. They relate slope fields to the real world.

Seventh graders study equivalent fractions. They explore equivalent fractions in a story problem. After a discussion of strategies, 7th graders determine how to compare and simplify fractions. To reinforce the class discussion,...

Students draw graphs of linear equations using the slope intercept form. Upon completion of various problems, students record their answers on the board and explain the solutions to classmates. Students take a test over the material...

In this online math worksheet, students find the surface area of solid shapes given their dimensions. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific...

Young scholars predict results, design a model, and carry out trials to determine probability based on their experimentation.