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Riparian Buffers
In this riparian buffer activity, students click on the links to learn about why we should maintain the riparian buffer and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 7 questions.
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Enriching Students' Understanding of Criminal and Tort Law Using Technology
Learners define criminal and tort law and explain how they are different.
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ECONOMIC SYSTEMS
Students list and explain the three types of economic systems as well as the three economic questions that every economic society must answer at one time or another. In addition, they identify the five features of our market economy.
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Economic Decisions
Students practice decision-making skills by planning vacation, including all proposed expenses. Students distinguish between needs and wants, identify difference between goods and services, and describe economic resources used in...
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The Great Grizzly
Students view video on grizzly bear. In this research lesson plan students create a list of questions about grizzlies and create a life size poster of an adult grizzly.
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Weather Station
Students create their own barometer, precipitation, rain gauge, anemometer, and more with their weather stations. In this weather station lesson plan, students access on line websites on how to make their own weather tools.
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Use Information in Line, Bar, Circle, and Picture Graphs to Make Comparisons and Predictions
Eighth graders explore the concept of graphs. In this graphs lesson plan, 8th graders compare and contrast picture graphs, bar graphs, line graphs, and circle graphs. Students examine each type of graph and answer questions and make...
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First Place Foods
First graders identify healthy foods. In this nutrition lesson plan, 1st graders create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast healthy foods. Students place foods in the proper circle.
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Water Wise
Students calculate their family's water consumption. In this water usage lesson, students discuss the water they use in their homes. Students complete the 'water wise' worksheets to tally their family's use of water. Students answer...
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Stratavolcano
In this science worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about stratavolcanoes and asters. Students complete 4 questions.
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A Closer Look at Wood
Students examine forests as a renewable resource and conservation practices. For this conifers lesson students complete a lab activity on the different types of wood.
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Peer Pressure
Students talk about how their peers can influence their behavior. In this peer pressure lesson, students complete a KWL chart on peer pressure, read a handout on peer pressure and break into groups to discuss the information. Students...
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Television: Comedy Vs. Drama
Students investigate the world of Television by contrasting specific programs. In this visual storytelling lesson, students compare and contrast the differences between comedy and drama by making a Venn Diagram. Students utilize the...
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Aquaculture Science
Students research the different careers in aquaculture. In this aquaculture lesson students complete activities that include a PowerPoint presentation.
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Do Not Bleach!
Students explore the importance of protecting the coral reefs. In this Oceanography lesson, student examine how coral reefs benefit humans, identify major threats to the reefs, and discuss actions to reduce these threats.
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Work: Popular, Trade, or Scholarly
In this popular, trade, or scholarly article worksheet, students read and review at least three given articles. Kids identify the type of article and give reasons for their choice. Students are given a list of questions to consider as...
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Measure of Spread
Students identify the standard deviation. In this statistics lesson, students find the mean distribution and calculate the percent of deviation from the mean. They observe this change on the Ti calculator.
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Using Tiles to Solve Word Problems
Young scholars solve problems using equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students identify the correct symbols and steps when solving word problems. They graph their lines and analyze the slope using tiles.
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Presidential Briefing
In this comparative government worksheet, students follow the steps provided to form a National Security Council and then brief the President on long-term goals for the nation. Students prepare written briefs with charts and graphics...
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Coulomb's Law
Students solve problems involving electric charges and force. In this physics instructional activity, student solve word problems using addition and subtraction of vectors. They identify the direction represented by a vector as it...
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Diameter, Radius and Area
Students calculate the diameter, radius and area of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students investigate the different ratios of a circle. They calculate the surface are of each circle.
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Exploring Quadratic Graphs
Students solve quadratic equations using graphs. For this algebra lesson, students factor quadratic equations and graph their answer. They discuss the shape of their graph based on the function.
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Go Ahead, Take a Guess! Estimating in the Real World
Learning how to use estimating to solve real life problems can be a great way for students to apply math skills.
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SOS: Save Our Ski Slopes
Students defend downhill skiing as an Olympic Games event by creating a presentation that graphically proves the economic impact and popularity of this event.