Upper graders use a variety of tools to measure liquid and solid ingredients in an ice cream making recipe. Following written and oral directions and accurately timing themselves forms the basis of this instructional activity.

Second graders investigate the properties of solids and discover how to classify them. Using rulers, they measure various solids on display. In groups, they play an identification game where one students names a location, such as the...

As your young learners develop into cooking enthusiasts, ensure their success in creating their next culinary masterpiece by preparing them to read and understand basic recipe terminology. 

After reading an informational text detailing the ins and outs of snowflakes, scholars draw their own special design then work cooperatively to role play a snowman building scenario. 

Students examine the changing states of water. In this solid, liquid, gas activity, students discover that water changes when heated or cooled. Students make predictions and then use the interactive whiteboard to "heat and...

Second graders estimate capacities, compare pints and quarts, and identify pints and quarts.

Second graders explore liters and milliliters. They estimate volume and accurately measure the volume. Students plan a party and measure volume using liters and milliliters as part of the planning process.

Young scholars investigate coefficient of friction with respect to surface area and applied force in contact with the sliding force.