Students consturct cube trains and use them to measure the length of selected objects in their classroom. They first "guess" with their eyes and then hold up a cube to check their guess.

Learners use the table feature of Microsoft Word to construct a solvable maze. They incorporate clip art and WordArt into their mazes. Students create a table and use word processing functions to design a maze. They create competency in...

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

Invent a new machine for the 21st century and make a model of the invention in this cross-curricular lesson about Leonardo da Vinci. Young inventors will use various art supplies to create their models. The lesson includes resource links...

Students learn about and create a pet rock.  In this creative expression lesson, students pick a rock to make into their "pet".  Students use various art materials to create their pets and write a personal profile which...

Fifth graders recognize the work of Leonardo da Vinci. They invent a new machine for the 21st century and make a model of the invention.