Activity
PBS

Predicting/Making a Hypothesis

For Teachers 6th - 12th
As an introduction to the hypothesis and testing method of investigation, young history detectives engage in a special investigation of a family artifact. After watching a short video that demonstrates the method, they develop a...
Activity
Florida Center for Reading Research

Comprehension: Text Analysis, Compare and Contrast

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards
Grab any two topics, some index cards, and a couple of kids, and you're ready to compare and contrast! The resource provides instructions for this method and three graphic organizers in addition to or in place of the index cards.
Lesson Plan
Chandler Unified School District

Art Masterpiece—Leonardo da Vinci Inventions

For Teachers 6th
After getting to know the inventor, Leonardo da Vinci and his many inventions, scholars think up their own invention. Following a written description and a hand-drawn picture, learners use a method of mirror writing and antiquing to give...
Activity
Serendip

Carbohydrate Consumption, Athletic Performance and Health – Using Science Process Skills to Understand the Evidence

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Should athletes carb load before an event or consume carbohydrates during the competition? Scholars discuss how to set up a hypothesis and experiment to answer a question relating carbohydrates and athletic performance. Then, they read...
Activity
BBC

Bbc Bitesize: Introducing a Discursive Essay

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
As part of a revision and writing section of BBC Bitesize, this site goes over several tips relating to writing the introduction of a discursive essay. Five separate methods are described, including provocative, balanced, illustration,...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Konigsberg Plus

For Students 9th - 10th
See if you can solve this classic problem that Leonhard Euler first presented in 1736. Use the interactive section of this website to help you.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Read This Page

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this one page website sharpen your logic and problem solving skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Make 100

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
On this one page website sharpen your logic and problem solving skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Eleven?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Only by replacing these letters with the correct digits can you make this problem add up correctly! The solution is located right at this one page website.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: A Magical Number Maze!

For Students 3rd - 5th
On this one page website sharpen your logic and problem solving skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
On this one page website sharpen your logic and problem solving skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Magic Triangle

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use your problems solving skills to make everything add up correctly for this challenge. The solution is right at this one page website.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Butterfly Flowers

For Students K - 1st
This one page website offers a challenge that will require you to use your problem solving skills. There are teacher tips and the solution available to help.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Highest and Lowest

For Students 3rd - 5th
On this one page website sharpen your logic and problem solving skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Magic Circles

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Use your problem solving skills to figure out this challenge. A number of solutions are available right at this one page website.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Number Juggle

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use those problem solving skills to find a solution to this triangle problem. When you have your solution you can check it right on this one page website.