Signal Flags and Codes

If you are navigating to find a terrific activity on GPS (global positioning system) that incorporates math, geography, and science, then you have finally arrived! This is an ideal STEM activity in which high schoolers learn the history...

Students research, interpret, and become able to explain general characteristics of weather in tropical regions. Students observe and compare tropical and mid-latitude weather patterns.

Upper graders and middle schoolers make up a scenario of planning outdoor concert locations for their favorite musical group. They do this by looking into the weather patterns in a variety of tropical regions. They research where and...

Students discover various equipment and technologies used for distress signals, then prepare skits and make recommendations based on information gathered about signaling devices.

Eighth graders watch segments of CBS's Street Cents and discuss approaches used on the program. They create standards for various items and learn why they are important to have. They test different fabrics to explore clothing standards.