McGraw Hill
Cosmology
Explore the birth and possible death of the universe. An interactive simulation allows learners to manipulate the Hubble Constant to model the expansion of the universe from birth. Varying the constant provides different scenarios for...
CK-12 Foundation
Basic Geometric Definitions: Collinear Constellations
The stars are aligned for a great interactive resource. The interactive contains a graphic of Ursa Major. Given a movable ray, pupils check to see if the three stars that make the handle are collinear. They investigate the constellation...
Princeton University
A Teacher's Guide to the Universe
Astronomers only observe four percent of the universe as the rest hides in darkness. The size, shape, and movement of the universe are the focus for an long-term high school unit. Its 43 lessons include hands-on experiments, direct...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Distribution of Elements in Earth’s Crust
How do scientists know the difference between a meteorite from space and a regular rock from the earth? Scholars read a passage and answer comprehension questions about the creation of the solar system. They extrapolate the main ideas to...
Curated OER
The Milky Way: A Mere Cloud in the Cosmos
In this galaxy worksheet, students calculate the volume of the Milky Way Galaxy, they determine the total mass, the density and the volume of the Milky Way Galaxy. They also solve 2 problems about the volume and size of the universe in...
Curated OER
Pets and their Homes
Students explore the space needed for an animal to live in. In this pets lesson, students view pictures of animals and decide which one needs more space or less space to live. Students discuss animals environments and why certain spaces...
Curated OER
Robert Boyle and Religion
High schoolers discuss past cultures and the history of ideas in seventeenth century science. They answer a list of questions and prepare for a debate on the subjects of science and religion and views on how the universe was created.
Curated OER
Nine Lives, One Habitat
Students explore reintroduction of endangered species into new habitats. They research and promote possible sites for reintroducing populations of Florida panthers outside of their current habitat in the Big Cypress Swamp region of...
Curated OER
Something Fishy Going On
Students create a video animation of how Swimmy gathered his fish friends together to form a great big fish that would frighten the predator tuna away. In art class each child create a small red fish which gets displayed in the ocean...
Curated OER
Jazz and Math: Rhythmic Innovations
Students watch a segment of the PBS Ken Burns JAZZ documentary about Buddy Bolden creating the "Big Four." They compare and contrast the rhythms of marches and jazz based on the examples in the film, and explore notation, subdivision of...
Curated OER
Student Meteorologists
Students complete a unit about weather and meteorology. They read the book "The Big Storm," use weather equipment, view local weather reports, and create a weather forecast that is videotaped and presented to a younger class.
Curated OER
Caldecott Tunnel
Students visit the Caldecott Tunnel. They examine dark brown basalt and the gray-green sedimentary rocks and draw picture of the rock layers in the cliff face. In addition, they write a short paragraph describing what you observe about...
Curated OER
Opposites Crossword
In this Opposites Crossword learning exercise, students solve the crossword puzzle by filling in 18 opposite words. For example, "small-big" and "noisy-quiet."
Curated OER
What's It Made Of? What's It Used For?
In this passive present simple verb activity, students in groups pick a card and practice describing the object for their group to guess what they are talking about. Students generate how big it is, what it's used for and/or what it's...
Curated OER
Help the Mommy Animal Find Her Babies
In this language arts worksheet, students learn the names of mother animals and the babies by examining 4 sets of pictures. Using the word bank, students write the names by the pictures of the big and little animals. Then students trace...
Curated OER
Math - "Where Am I?" Position in Space
A big part of understanding mathematical concepts is by mastering the vocabulary associated with those concepts. Students identify and explore positional/directional words as they relate to math. Students answer eleven fill-in-the-blank...
Curated OER
V is for Valentine
In this alphabet letter V worksheet, students draw a picture of someone they love or care about in the big red Valentine heart and then trace the lowercase and uppercase alphabet letter V 3 times each. Students write the alphabet letter...
Curated OER
Alphabooks (A-D)
In this alphabet worksheet, students complete 12 pages that could be one big or three smaller alphabet books covering the letters from A to D. Students trace each letter, color a picture for several words starting with that letter, and...
Curated OER
Printing Sentences
For this printing practice worksheet, students read and trace the sentences "Three little hills." and "Three big hills.". Students write 6 words.
Curated OER
Dogfighting Lesson Two - Bite Prevention and Community
Students discover how to prevent dog bites by completing worksheets and watching a video. In this animal safety lesson plan, students view a video called Dogs, Cats and Big Kids, taking notes throughout. Students take a quiz and create...
Curated OER
Constellation Capers
Students create a constellation. In this outer space lesson, students complete a KWL chart on constellations, list the constellations they know and read the book The Big Dipper. Students use construction paper and stars to create and...
Curated OER
The Painting Problem
In this algebra worksheet, students figure out how long it will take a painter to paint a room two times as big as the current one he is working on. There is an answer key with this problem.
Curated OER
Harlem Renaissance
Students discover the Harlem Renaissance. In this early 20th century lesson, students use various primary sources including handouts, worksheets, maps, music, and poetry to examine aspects of African American culture. Students will...
Curated OER
Hoe Long Does it Take to Get to a Star
Students calculate the distance in light years. In this geometry lesson, students solve problems involving distance, using the distance formula. They rewrite big numbers using scientific notations and apply their knowledge of everyday...
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