In this 5th grade math standardized test practice worksheet, students solve 7 multiple-step open-ended math problems based on New York academic standards.

In this 4th grade math standardized test practice worksheet, students solve 30 multiple choice math problems based on New York academic standards.

Students understand what the Global Positioning System (GPS) is and how it works. They discover the history of the development of GPS and how the military uses GPS. They realize why GPS was essential to the success of Operation Desert...

Students investigate how to optimize the power output of a photovoltaic cell using a home-made gnomon stand. They use data collected to create current-voltage and power-voltage curves to determine the "maximum PowerPoint," (MPP) at which...

Learners examine the components of a sonar system. In this physical science instructional activity students explain how multibeam and sidescan sonar systems are useful to ocean explorers.  Learners simulate sonar operations in an...

Eighth graders review their examineing about numbers and number systems through playing the Number Game. They create a list of numbers and based upon the characteristics and properties of the numbers they earn points.

Middle schoolers will explore the Morrill Acts and how the agricultural system is involved in education through the land-grant colleges.1. Have groups find the addresses of the land-grant universities in their assigned states and write a...

Young scholars perform mathematical operations on complex numbers. After a lecture/demo, students utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice performing operations on complex numbers.

Pupils become familiar with the operation of the school digital camera. They insert photographs into WORD procession software and use text boxes and arrows to create labels.

High schoolers design and build models of nine life support systems which are crucial to our successful settlement of the Moon. Each team must define the requirements of their system, exploring how these requirements are currently being...

Students explore the Maniilaq web site to explore how one organization in Alaska has created a health care system following the 1975 American Indian Self-Determination Act.

Middle schoolers consider where food comes from and how it gets to them. They identify where shops are found and visit one to investigate how it operates.

Students engage in a lesson which give them the knowledge, skills and an appreciation for the electoral process and parliamentary system.

Students explore modular arithmetic involving base eight. They participate in an activity where society functions around the numbers one through eight. Students explain how life will operate with only these numbers.

Students, in groups, operate the GPS unit, plotting each head stone with accompanying description. Two other students to log in data that corresponds to the given points. One student to note general observations

Students explore the respiratory system. They use a computer to monitor the respiratory rate of an individual. They determine residual oxygen levels in exhaled air. Students evaluate how internal 02 and C02 concentrations influence...

Students explore the concept of watersheds. They investigate how the reclamation of abandoned coal mines in Pennsylvania improves water quality. In addition, they diagram the components and assess the value of a passive treatment system.

Pupils study the rule that govern the operations of deliberative assemblies. They explore how they can become respectful citizens who explain Parliamentary government.

Fourth graders work in co-operative teams of four to complete a puzzle. Each student initially works independently, and then the team jointly puts together the four shapes they have individually made, to complete the puzzle.

Young scholars create a PowerPoint presentation using photographs from a previous lesson plan. Using the program, they are introduced to how the software operates and discovers the things that it can do to help present information. They...

Students explore using mathematics to solve problems in base two. After a teacher demonstration of using base two to write numbers. students model similar problems to explore the concept of number systems in different bases. To increase...

Learners practice how to calculate volume using mummy cases. They measure using ancient Egyptian, U.S., and metric systems. They explore how to convert measurements into different systems, and discuss ratios.

High schoolers explore how to select among choices of variables and analyze the cost-benefit ratio of their short and long term planning in a team activity as they consider the planning and operation of a ski slope.

Students discuss the performance based system of promotion and salary increase prevalent in the United States. They identify the ways to increase their potential for merit based increases in salary and position. This activity is...