Students explore the concept of probability. In this probability lesson, students simulate a controlled forest burn using an applet. Students vary the probability of trees burning and predict what will happen.

Students create a 3D vector field map of an electric field. In this physics instructional activity, students measure the voltage inside an aquarium with water. They present their findings and map to class..

Students thread a piece of spaghetti through the holes in the cup. One person suspend the cup by placing each index finger approximately one inch in from the ends of the spaghetti.

Students read the novel Stone Fox by John Reynold Gardiner. Using Lego RCX units, students build and program sleds to re-enact the "home stretch" of the National Dog Sled Race.

In this Algebra II learning exercise, 11th graders examine models whose behavior can be described by a linear function.  The four page learning exercise contains explanation of topic, three guided problems, and eight practice...

Students study a can opener to find the important parts that make it possible to take the lid off a can of food. They then use this information to decide what new or different subsystems could be added to make it better and explain how...

In this perimeter worksheet, middle schoolers calculate the perimeter of L-shaped figures by subtracting to find missing side lengths.  There are 6 questions.

Students graph linear equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students investigate the price of tolls in different states and create a graph. They analyze their graph and draw conclusions.

Students explore how jelly beans are produced. They discuss the origins of the jelly bean and view a video about how jelly beans are prepared, tested, shaped, finished, and shipped and estimate the amount of jelly beans in a jar and sort...

Young scholars complete their examination over the Jewish Diaspora. Using population figures, they discover the importance of percentages in exploring trends. They use their own ethnic group and determine how it is represented in the...

Students identify aquatic insects. In this organism activity, students locate aquatic insects near a local waterway and collect them. Students graph the amount of insects that they collected.

Students create and develop a travel mug. They create visuals and a three dimensional infomercial. They apply an engineering design and demonstrate knowledge of thermodynamics involved in heat transfer. They illustrate Newton's Law of...

Students explain the historical significance of use of the scientific method in developing the first airplane and appreciate the process involved in developing a new technology.

In this problem solving worksheet, 6th graders use the problem solving steps of understand, plan, solve and look back to answer a graphing question.

In this springs worksheet, students use paper clips, rubber bands, weights, and more to make springs. Students follow 6 directions, put answers in a chart, and complete 1 question on their own.

Learners explore earthquakes. In this earthquake activity, students research earthquakes and identify where they take place. Learners use map skills to track down earthquake locations. There are internet sites suggested in this activity.

Second graders explore how seeds grow into plants. They discuss types of seeds and place seeds in wet paper towels to germinate. They draw a picture in their journal to record their observations for four days. They take pictures of their...

Students identify he proportion of a cereal box. In this algebra lesson, students define the relationship between patterns, functions and relations. They model their understanding using the cereal box.

Students view a video on AIDS, HIV and the ways in which HIV is spread. They discuss ways to avoid contracting HIV and participate in a simulation that shows the growth of a communicable disease.

Young scholars use the graphing calculator and the core equation: y=Ax^2+Bx+C where A = the acceleration of gravity/2, B = the initial velocity, and C = initial height above ground to graph parabolas for Earth and Mars. They experiment...

High schoolers explore how fuel use affects the mass of different planes during flight and graph their results. They determine the per person fuel cost of a transatlantic flight for seven airplanes

Fourth graders study immigration. In this graphing lesson, 4th graders make a population graph of people who have immigrated to Indiana.

Students access the Internet to search for housing prices in Houston, Texas,(the location can be changed to accommodate any location) and compare the prices to the number of square feet found in the living area of a house.

Third graders focus on state birds as they learned absolute location (latitude/longitude) of each state, as well as their relative location (bordering states).