Students investigate radiant energy by completing discrepant events and identify various temperature changes through absorption and how radiant energy can be used for solar panels. They experiment with different color fabrics in order...

Students explore the concept of scale. In this measurement lesson, students measure common classroom objects in order to help them better understand scale.

Fifth graders compare and contrast different sets of data on the basis of measures of central tendency.

Students engage in an overview of the story of Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler, and of Kepler's laws. Each of Kepler's laws be studied separately in more detail in later lessons. They examine Kepler's 3rd law.

Students explore the concept of ellipses including finding the center, vertices's, foci and eccentricity. They assess how to graph elliptical functions and solve application problems involving ellipses. This assignment is to be completed...

Students find the center, vertices, foci, and eccentricity of ellipses using the subscriptions website www.explorelearning.com. They graph elliptical functions and solve application problems involving ellipses.

Students explore the concept of expressing numbers in scientific notation. In this scientific notation lesson plan, students understand the importance of using scientific notation by finding real world examples where scientific notation...

Students investigate graphing. In this graphing lesson, students survey the class and create graphs to reflect the data collected.

Learners determine rotation rates of a variety of solar system objects using images and the Internet.

Students identify and create simple geometric shapes and describe simple spatial relationships. Through discussion, hands-on activities and show and tell, they identify geometric solids in real life and create graphs of commonly found...

Students explore physics by conducting a class experiment. For this gravitational force lesson, students define several scientific terms associated with force. Students utilize a styrofoam cup and marbles to simulate a satellite crashing...

Students explore the solar system by conducting Earth science experiments. In this Sun lesson, students identify the different seasons on Earth and discuss their purpose and cause. Students create a sundial and observe the changes to...

Fifth graders use the Internet to use an interactive program which helps them explain the Internet better. They take a tour of a computer museum and focus on how the Internet works through an exhibit.

Young scholars role-play the jobs of space shuttle astronauts, conduct experiments, and research space using the Internet and offline experiments. Student-astronauts hold a "press conference" to share their information with others in a...

First graders read Imogene's Antlers by David Small the create pipe cleaner antlers. Using these as a tool students combine and create number sentences. They continue to work through the framework of a software program.

Students identify several common birds through field observations, preserved specimens and personal experience. They classify the species and choose one to research. They draw a migration map and participate in a project that benefit...

Students demonstrate how to take bearings using a compass. In pairs, they select objects in the classroom then write down its first initial and bearing. They exchange papers and try to disciver their partner's object.

In this fraction riddles learning exercise, students problem solve five mathematical word problems associated with fraction riddles. Students share their answers with their classmates.

In this number forms and order learning exercise, 5th graders answer 10 multiple choice questions, not interactively, with answers available online.

In this using proper tools learning exercise, learners answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Students may click on a link to see answers and may print learning exercise out.

Learners define an arc and calculate its length. In this geometry lesson, students find examples of arc in the real world. They show their understanding of arcs through problem solving.

Learners participate in various activities that increase their understanding of and ability to solve problems with fractions.

Learners explore the transit of Venus and the information that this minieclipse provides about the distance between the Earth and the sun. They create their own astronomical units.

First graders explore the day and night sky and complete a page for the number 9 for their counting book.