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How Was Coal Formed?
Geology can be a lot of fun. Learners review geology related vocabulary, make flashcards, use encyclopedias to answer questions, then explore the formation of coal. They identify dates and order them into key time frames of geologic...
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Solar Matters II- Ice Cube Race
Students discuss the methods of energy transfer. In this energy transfer lesson, students use ice to demonstrate what happens when energy is transferred. Students complete a Science Journal page as an assessment.
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On the Road Again
Young scholars trace the migration route of a gray whale. They color and label a map of North America, and using photocopy pictures of a gray whale, they move the whale along the migration route over a ten week period.
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Entrepreneur
The young scholars, in groups of four, establish a profitable business in the community. They complete research and conduct presentations.
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Introduction to Equivalent Fractions
Explore equivalent fractions! Youngters measure the crown of their head with adding tape labeled with various fractions and fractional parts, and compare strips to notice numerical relationships. They fold adding tape in half and color...
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Geological Time Scale
In this geological time worksheet, student use a geologic time scale to understand the difference between eons, eras, and periods. Then students complete 2 short answer questions.
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Story of Silk
Learners investigate the steps of the silk-making process through a reading of the story, "The Empress and the Silkworm" by Toy Hong. Sequencing cards are utilized to enhance the process and a silkworm's cocoon is unravelled.
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Persuasion and Political Debate by PBS
Students examine rhetorical strategies. For this political debate lesson, students research issues of presidential campaigns and deliver persuasive speeches about the issues they research. Students then participate in debates based on...
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Problems to Solve
In this solving word problems worksheet, students read a word problem with an example of drawing a bar model to solve and use them to solve word problems. Students solve three multi-step problems.
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The Living Earth
Students discuss glaciers and write a definition for a glacier as a class. After discussion, they participate in an activity that demonstrates how glaciers can cause dramatic changes and create new landforms. Groups discuss their...
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The Living Earth-Glaciers
Students investigate glaciers. In this earth science lesson, students use sandy ice cubes to observe how glaciers change the land. Students list forces that cause changes in the Earth's surface.
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Periodic Motion - The Pendulum
Students study the concept of periodic motion and relate it to the movement of a pendulum. They discover that the period of a pendulum is dependent on the length of the pendulum and independent of the bob and the amplitude.
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Pre History through Modern Day Timeline
Students explore the historical sequence of cultures throughout history. They demonstrate the ability to organize events in chronological order and demonstrate how time is measured and annotated.
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Periodic Motion - The Pendulum
Students experiment to determine the period of a pendulum. In this periodic motion instructional activity, students use different pendulums to determine their periods. They use various amplitudes to determine its effects on the period.
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The Structure of DNA
Young scholars describe the structure of the double helix, explain how DNA copies itself, and recognize that the sequence of DNA is what makes each individual unique.
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The Energy Grab Game
Eighth graders explore the scarcity of energy resources. They also explore the competition for natural resources and the inadequate distribution of natural wealth among the Earth's nations.
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Loose and Tight Monetary Policy
Students discuss goals of tight or loose monetary policy, act as advisers to heads of various nations' central banks to determine whether countries should pursue tight or loose monetary policy, and present realistic solutions orally to...
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Understanding Fair Trade
Fourth graders investigate the idea that anyone who works hard makes a lot of money. In this cocoa farming lesson, 4th graders understand the processes involved in cocoa farming and the profits gained by doing it.
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Famous Landmarks
Students research a country and the national holidays the people of that country celebrates. In this cultural celebrations lesson plan, students are assigned a country, research the major holidays of that country, and create a 12-month...
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Classroom Planetarium
Learners work in groups to create the planets of the solar system. In this planets lesson, students create a hanging solar system taking into account the size, shape and position of the planets. Learners discuss the gravity on each...
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What Artifacts Reveal About The Past
Learners take a closer look at artifacts to learn about the people who used them. In this colonial America lesson, students examine photographs of everyday items used in colonial times and determine what the uses of the tools may be...
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Prescribing Beauty
Students explore self image. In this personal health lesson, students watch "Prescribing Beauty," and discuss what beauty is. Students develop beauty questionnaires and complete them.
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Money Conversations
Learners participate in a conversation about money. In this money conversion lesson students discuss money in a variety of related topics. They respond to a conversation between a bank manager and a poor parent as well as decide what...
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Nonmetals
Young scholars research about the chemical processes involved in cave formation. In this chemistry instructional activity, students draw or find a cave picture with stalagmites and stalactites online. They write a brief caption and share...