In this physical constants learning exercise, students use fundamental physical constants of nature to determine "secondary" constants. This learning exercise has 7 problems to solve.

Fourth graders explore the interconnectedness of organisms in the environment and examine how different organisms obtain their basic needs. They discuss a frog's habitat and what is found in it. Students discuss the processes of...

Students study about the history, physical science, and safety issues involved in snowboarding.

Young scholars study bridges and design and build their own. They explore different types of bridges and build a basic beam bridge in pairs. After creating their beam bridge, they design a truss bridge and then build a suspension...

Ninth graders discover where their physical appearance and personality traits come from. In this genetics lesson plan, 9th graders learn about cells, chromosomes, DNA and genes. Students discover where genes come from as well as dominant...

Twelfth graders review the basic principles of physics. In groups, they use these principles to discover how they are present in their everyday lives. They create a webpage that demonstrates on of the principles and share it with the class.

Eighth graders distinguish between physical and chemical change. In this chemistry activity, 8th graders observe a series of demonstrations showing physical and chemical changes. They identify the signs that a chemical reaction took place.

Eighth graders differentiate speed and velocity. In this physics lesson, 8th graders explain Newton's laws of motion. They calculate speed using a mathematical formula.

Students are introduced to a variety of physical education games and activities. In groups, they participate in the different games identifying the equipment and defining new vocabulary. To end the lesson plan, they play a game...

Navigate the ups and downs of learning about energy. Future engineers consider how potential and kinetic energy apply to roller coasters. They design a roller coaster of their own and then use computer design software to showcase their...

Light waves and sound waves are the focus of this science instructional activity designed for 5th graders. Besides discovering how these waves travel, learners also discover the basic properties of waves, and analyze data tables and...

How does a telescope magnify images? Learners first watch a tutorial explaining the basic construction of a telescope. Then they interact with a simulation that allows for changes in the location and diameter of the reflecting mirrors....

With only a deck of playing cards, you now have the opportunity to add a new game to your repertoire of PE activities! Your class members will be excited to play throughout the activity as they interact with their peers and attempt new...

Students review and/or learn basic Red Cross swimming skills. On the first day, the class is divided into Tribes based on the hit T.V. show Survivor. Each team has a task sheet that must be completed.

Learners define amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and period, calculate period given frequency, and calculate frequency given period, define crest and trough and locate both on diagram of wave, differentiate between latitudinal and...

Students analyze the basic techniques used to find and produce oil. They also create a small project that allows them experiment with solutions to maximize the amount of colorless liquid produced from colored solutions.

Students investigate the physics of flight by experimenting in class.  In this history of flight lesson plan, students define terms such as gravity, lift, and drag in order to better understand how a plane is able to stay in the...

Students build their own kite following certain procedures. In this physics lesson, students explain the aerodynamics concepts involved in flying kites. They trace the development of aviation.

High schoolers explore using a circuit board in this physics lesson plan. They will analyze current and battery set up on a circuit board. Teachers check the board before the high schoolers experiment.

Students use word association to explain the basic muscles and movement. They stand on a Polyspot while the teacher calls out the muscle and/or key phrase and students perform the movement associated with that muscle.

In this physics worksheet, students use Ohm's law to solve for voltage, current and resistance. They answer 13 problem solving questions using Ohm's law.

Learners describe how wedge and lever makes work easier. In this physics lesson, students analyze experimental data by creating a graph to see the trends. They calculate the work done and mechanical advantage of these simple machines.

Students build simple electromagnetic reed switch motors. In this physics instructional activity, students explain how it works. They cite real world applications of reed switches and relays.

Students explore mathematical operations while studying nutrition. In this physical fitness lesson, students explore calories, pulse rate, and the circulatory system. Students use mathematical data to create a healthy physical fitness...