Students apply the mechanical advantages and problem-solving capabilities of six types of simple machines (wedge, wheel and axle, lever, inclined plane, screw, pulley) as they discuss modern structures in the spirit of the engineers and...

Students study different ways of using solar energy. They design a solar water heater and determine how much water it can heat in a set amount of time. They examine how the heaters work by solar radiation and convection.

Students study the causes of different types and speeds of landslides. They determine that landslides are the result of gravity, friction, and the materials involved. They examine the step engineers are taking to prevent and avoid...

Students construct a model house or school. In this physics lesson, students research about who wind up clocks work and write an essay about it. They determine the center of gravity of different objects.

Students realize that a paragraph is a short piece of writing that has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Every story, essay, article, or book is like a patchwork quilt made of little paragraphs stitched together

Students experiment with weight and balance of a glider.  In this flight lesson students construct their own flying glider and record their experiment with it. 

Students study the recommended Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid. They discuss the foods they eat, watch a video about the Food Pyramid and examine actual foods portioned out into recommended serving sizes.

Pupils research automobile operating systems in relation to racing. They design and construct vehicles from recycled material which they race to study the concept of propulsion.

Learners construct science experiments based on nursery rhymes and student stories, including: Humpty Dumpty, the Three Little Pigs and Charlotte's Web.

Eleventh graders work together to complete a simulation on infectious diseases. They determine which concepts affect a disease more. They complete discussion questions as well.

Students examine how a consumer can make informed choices. They visit stores with a prepared shopping list, record the prices on a spreadsheet, create graphs, and create a Powerpoint presentation comparing the total cost of stores and a...

Students compare and contrast maps of New Haven, Connecticut from today and the past. After taking a field trip, they draw sketches of the types of architecture and discuss how the buildings have changed over time. They read journal...

Students perform a webquest to research information about the horse industry. They look at economic and the cultural impact of the industry on Central Kentucky and then create a group presentation that addresses all essential questions.

Students investigate the concepts related to the practice of designing and building large scale buildings. They conduct research using the internet and other resources in order to apply mathematics and architectural design principals in...

Students examine unemployment in the United States. In this statistics lesson, students examine data and primary sources regarding unemployment in the United States.

Young scholars examine worm habitats. In this animal habitats lesson plan, students participate in a lab activity that requires them to explore the adaptations that earthworms make to their environment.

Young scholars examine primary sources that include pictographs from Puebla, Mexico. For this Huexotzinco Codex lesson, students perform historical analysis as they investigate the codex as they make inferences and draw conclusions about...

Eighth graders construct a car out of a block of basswood.  In this car lesson students research, design and construct their own cars.

Learners trace back through time to see how the nutritional value of food consumed was enhanced.  In this nutrients lesson students complete several activities that show the mass of food, and its PH value.

The first step in good study habits is to understand the question. The use of common sense, logic and even guessing has a place as well. Here, eight practice questions for the ACT and SAT Tests are provided along with their solutions and...

More than three dozen math games, exercises and tools help students sharpen their math skills in engaging, interactive exercises. There are also a few literacy games available from this page.

Test your geometry aptitude using this interactive matching game. Match pictures and symbols to the correct definition. Answers are verified immediately. Winners can earn as much as 10,000 dollars and have their name posted for the day.

Use this interactive math crossword puzzle to build number sense skills. Simply fill in the missing numbers based on the operation. Immediate feedback given to responses.

Test your bargin shopping skills by figuring out which discount offers the greatest savings. A one page activity from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families series that focuses on understanding and calculating percentages. Connections...