Students select appropriate tools and technology to perform tests, collect data, and display data. They construct appropriate graphs from data and develop qualitative statements about the relationships between variables.

Students read about and explore the different types of birds. They discuss how all birds are alike and what makes some different from the others. They experiment picking up "food items" using different tools that represent different...

In this American bald eagle activity, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they figure out the answers to fourteen trivia facts about the American bald eagle.

Students measure different parts of the human body. In this measurement lesson, students work in pairs to take measurements of human measurements which include: arm span, height, foot length, and wrist to longest finger. They also...

Students discover the actual size and weight of many insects and animals. In this biology lesson, students investigate animals and insects to determine their actual weight and size. In groups, students create an animal or insect of their...

Sixth graders explore physics by utilizing their math skills. In this flight properties lesson, 6th graders examine the flying capabilities of planes and birds. Students utilize math to find how many wing-beats are needed to keep a bird...

Students study the history of the paper plane.  For this design lesson students create several types of paper planes and determine if there is a difference in mean flight distances.

Students use Scion Image to estimate the proportion of space images. In this proportion lesson, students investigate the online site of Image of the Orbitor and relate the dimensions and sizes to known sizes.

What a great way to present this topic! While a little difficult to follow, this lesson provides great ideas for a second grade lesson involving butterfly lifecycles. Learners make drawings of butterflies, discuss life cycles, and write...

In this math worksheet, students compare the fractions while solving the proportions. They apply the comparisons to the 17 word problems.

In this satellite images worksheet, students observe two photographs taken by the LRO Satellite of downtown Las Vegas and the moon. They solve 3 problems including  determining the size of craters in the...

In this energy instructional activity, students use the gravitational potential energy equation to solve for mass, height, or free-fall acceleration. This instructional activity has 10 problems to solve.

In this insect activity, students answer 12 multiple choice questions after watching a video about insects. Topics include structures of insects, characteristics of insects, termites, crickets and beetles and the process of metamorphosis.

Students read about the characteristics of tundra swan. In this tundra swan lesson, students understand the characteristics of the tundra swan and complete worksheets related to the tundra swan.

Students examine the aerodynamics of a wing and how it generates lift.  In this flight lesson students complete several experiments including how to build a paper plane and how airfoils affect performance.

In this math worksheet, students solve the problems that are in word form in order to find the proper type of proportion for the solution.

In this comprehension worksheet, students read a short selection about the butterfly, then answer 5 multiple choice questions. Answers provided.

Students study airforce aircraft.  In this investigative lesson students discuss an article they read and divide into groups and design three different combat or peacekeeping situations. 

Luna moths are one of the most unusual and beautiful of the North American moths known as Saturnidae. They are well known for their green-yellow colors and long tails,and although they are often seen in pictures, they are a real surprise...

With a wingspan of 5 to 6 inches, the cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia) is the largest North American moth. It is a member of the family Saturniidae. Cecropia moths are often referred to as silkworm moths.Although these moths are...

The Io moth, named for a character in Greek mythology, has a very obvious black eyespot on each hindwing. Males are golden yellow in color, but females are more brown. It has a wingspan of 2.5-3.5 inches. In Canada and northern states,...

Meet the eastern screech owl and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, wingspan, and conservation status.

Meet the barred owl and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, wingspan, conservation status, and other unique facts.