California Academy of Science
How Big is Big?
In a math or life science class, "mini-me" models are created with cardstock to reflect a 1:10 scale of young scholars' bodies. Learners measure each others' heights with meter sticks, and then reduce the size by 10. After this exercise,...
California Academy of Science
Greening Your Middle School
Middle schoolers redesign their school to make it more energy efficient, and create a model of their design. Learners get together in groups of 5, and they take on the task of making their school more energy efficient. To do this, they...
Curated OER
What Contains Carbon?
Students explore elements by analyzing everyday objects and materials in class. In this carbon lesson, students define several vocabulary terms such as carbon dioxide, hydrocarbon, and carbonate. Students view a group of items,...
Virginia Commonwealth University
General Construction Measurement and Dimensions
Learners construct their understanding of measurement and dimensions in this step-by-step approach that begins with an all group vocabulary introduction, consisting of measuring objects and dialoging using measurement vocabulary....
Math Drills
Volume and Surface Area of Rectangular Prisms
Your learners get solid practice calculating the surface area and volume of rectangular prisms with this worksheet. There are ten versions of the activity for their enjoyment, and yours.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Winogradsky Columns: Microbial Ecology in the Classroom
Winogradsky columns are ideal for observing the role of bacteria and other microorganisms in an ecosystem. This student activity guide is complete with data tables for observations and analysis questions for processing what was observed....
Scholastic
Study Jams! Double-Digit Division
RJ had an awesome basketball season this year! Use division by double-digit numbers to calculate his scoring average in this instructional presentation. Starting with an explanation of the terms dividend, divisor,...
California Academy of Science
Be Prepared for an Earthquake
Earthquakes can be frightening and dangerous, but being prepared can make a world of difference. Perform an earthquake simulation during which the class practices how to drop, cover, and hold on as you read a script...
Virginia Department of Education
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Your learners will enjoy playing a game as a motivator to learning and remembering the adding and subtracting of fractions.
California Academy of Science
Snakes and Lizards Length and Movement
Snakes and lizards can be very tiny or very long. Your class will get out their rulers to see just how big snakes and lizards can be. They discuss several different reptiles by reading the included animal fact cards, then each small...
Curated OER
Adding and Subtracting Bears and Goats
First graders evaluate math problems using farm animals. In this consumer math instructional activity, 1st graders discover math problems which concern quantities of farm animals. Students discover new strategies to help them...
Learnbat
ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard
A presentation tool to record written text and pictures with audio voice-over and share privately or publicly online.
Curated OER
Meter Reading Using Place Value
Fourth graders read gas meters to measure cubic feet and learn place values. In this place value lesson, 4th graders watch a video about meter reading and discuss place value on the gas meter dials. Students study a related chart and...
Curated OER
Two Ways to Write Money
Second graders complete activities to learn about money and how to write money. In this money lesson plan, 2nd graders watch a video about ways to write money. Students work in groups with play money and come up with two ways to write...
Curated OER
Meter Reading Using Place Value
Fourth graders watch a video about reading a gas meter and discuss what they saw in the clip. In this place value instructional activity, 4th graders complete a worksheet where they fill in the missing dials on the meters.
Curated OER
More Monkeys, Fewer Monkeys, Equal Monkeys
Students compare sets of objects. In this identification lesson, students inspect sets of monkeys and identify them as more, less, or equal to the other sets. Students observe a video clip discussing comparisons.
Curated OER
Tear + Net = Gross
Second graders find the net weight of a grocery item by weighing it with the tear. In this weight measurement lesson, 2nd graders bring in cans of food and watch a video about weight measurement. Students review the meanings of gross,...