Students examine Barton's pendulums and watch the video Tacoma Narrows bridge.  In this pendulum and momentum lesson students complete a lab activity, view a video and research a given topic. 

Students explore the size of a kilometer and the time it takes to cover this distance. They develop a concept of a km. They measure a distance of 1 km and the time taken to cover it.

For this mathematics worksheet, 1st graders identify about how long it takes to do each task illustrated. Then they do three things that take minutes to complete and three things that take hours to complete.

Young scholars measure objects in the classroom. In this measurement lesson, students compare items using their height, use paper clips to measure things and record their findings.

In this plant response worksheet, students will explore the different responses plants have to different stimuli, including light and gravity. Students will complete 7 multiple choice questions and 3 fill in the blank questions.

For this special right triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve 7 various problems with various types of right triangles. First, they identify the two special types of right triangles, the 45-45-90 degree triangle and the 30-60-90 right...

In this algebra instructional activity, students solve a word problem by rewriting it using math symbols. They calculate how fast the woman can mow the lawn given different scenarios. There is an answer key.

Young scholars explore temperature and use Celcius thermometers to measure and graph the temperature in the classroom daily. They estimate what they think the temperature might be and then find the actual temperature in the room.

Students explore what causes differences in density. They observe an models depecting atoms, compounds, and molecules. Students determine if there is air in between atomic bonds. They study the structure and spacing of molecular bonds.

Eighth graders utilize Internet research skills, and practice their communication skills by presenting their research to the clas. They actively consider the types of hazards for humans associated with Natural Disaters and ways that...

Students explore the different types of rice. In this botany instructional activity, students match characteristics of rice with its variety.

High schoolers collect data from mealworms. In this science and math lesson plan, students gain an understanding of collecting metric data using mealworms.

Students explore lighthouses in literature. In this reading lesson, students read Keep the Lights Burning, Annie as well as Birdie's Lighthouse. Students participate in pair/share activities regarding plot and literary devices. Student...

Students read an age-appropriate novel in which an island setting plays an important role from a provided list. This will help them understand life on an island. They will analyze the plot, theme, characterization, setting, and style...

In this mathematics worksheet, 1st graders identify which object in an illustration has a flat side the same shape as the box shown. Then they look at other shapes and identify the ones with a flat side, if any.

Students explore the issues of rebuilding after the Indonesian tsunami. In this reconstruction lesson, students investigate the reconstruction that followed the devastating event.

Students study heart disease and how to prevent it.  In this investigative lesson students list heart disease and stroke risk factors. 

In this earthquake drill worksheet, students answer questions about the procedures for dealing with an earthquake. They identify hazards in the classroom and explain their plan for safety in the event an earthquake occurs.

Students observe a machine closely from several angles while it operates. Identify the elements of machines combined in different gadgets. Create a clear diagram of how a machine works.

Students listen to a made up melody sung by a classmate and sing it back. They discuss the outcomes as a class regarding what they did well when singing the short melody back. They then listen to a melody/pattern played on xylophone and...

In this word problems worksheet, students solve addition, subtraction, money, decimals, and percentage word problems. Students solve 47 problems total.

Students use a formula to measure the eccentricity of an ellipse, then state Kepler's Law of Elliptical Orbits. They predict the solar energy received at different positions in a planet's orbit.

This is a worksheet regarding human genetics where students can poll the class regarding specific traits.

Ninth graders analyze political cartoons and posters relating to the United States and Japan in the period following World War II. They discuss the positive and negative consequences of the United States occupation of Japan.