Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Tracking Current "Earth" Events

For Teachers 8th
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Can You Learn From A Mealworm?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers collect data from mealworms. For this science and math lesson plan, students gain an understanding of collecting metric data using mealworms.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Raging River

For Students 3rd
In this measurement worksheet, 3rd graders read a passage on the Mississippi River and then answer five short answer questions relating to the length of the river.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Structural Geology Laboratory

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore modeling of geologic structures in experiments. They study how compressive and tensile forces produce these structures. The compression makes the flatlying strata shorter and tension make the strata longer.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Wave Properties

For Students 9th - 12th
In this wave properties learning exercise, high schoolers will explore amplitude of waves, calculate wavelengths and frequency of waves in 11 fill in the blank and labeling questions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The History of Life

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this history of life learning exercise, students complete a crossword puzzle by figuring out the vocabulary words associated with the 11 clues given. Then students review how paleontologists use fossils to learn more about past living...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How far is a km?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Learning Lesson: The Shadow Knows I

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine the elevation of the sun to discover the changes in seasons. They observe and measure the length of their shadow. They compare this measurement to one taken four months later.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: High Heels Shorten Women's Leg Muscles

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "High Heels Shorten Women's Leg Muscles," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Real-Life Application of Ratio

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the concept of "aspect ratio" of the Helios Prototype. They find real life objects that are taller or shorter than them by a certain amount. They practice with ratio and measurement.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Why Do Birds Sing

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about why birds sing. They then answer the 10 questions about the reading.
Interactive
Curated OER

Design Project: Radio Transmitter

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this electrical circuit worksheet, students research the Federal Communication Commission to determine the regulations for a non-license radio transmitter. They will answer a series of another 3 questions to show an understanding of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Grade 4 Science Test

For Students 4th
In this grade 4 science quiz worksheet, 4th graders complete a 29 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 4 concepts. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet 22 - Spring 1996

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
students examine the potential of creating the involute for a circle. They use the concept to create new parametric equations. They graph the picture for each.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Longer and Shorter

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Students will use their shoe as a measuring item to learn about length. Students will compare classroom items by holding their shoe against the item and deciding if it is longer or shorter than their shoe. Students will record their...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Longer and Heavier? Shorter and Heavier?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Students will compare the length and weight of several pairs of objects to learn that weight and length are separate measurable attributes, and not always related.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Measurement: Greater Than or Less Than a Yard?

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to compare the lengths of everyday objects to one yard and state whether they are longer or shorter. Includes video...
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Chrysanthemum: Shorter and Longer Names

For Teachers 1st Standards
To introduce these terms, 1st graders get to learn a little mouse with a LONG name! After reading Chrysanthemum, students look at how long all of their names are and use the terms, "shorter, equal to and longer than" to compare the lengths.
Professional Doc
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Eureka Math Parent Guide: Comparison of Length, Weight, Capacity, and Numbers to 10

For Students K Standards
A guide to support parents as they work with their students in comparison of length, weight, capacity, and numbers to 10.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Objects Longer Than a Foot or a Yard

For Students 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to compare the lengths of everyday objects to a foot or a yard and state whether they are longer or shorter. Includes...
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Kids: Dinosaur Train Bridge Builder

For Students Pre-K - K
This activity will help children use units to measure length, add two lengths to create a whole, and use words for describing length such as longer and shorter. Sheets of paper become pieces of wood as they construct a bridge for a...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Which Is Longer?

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Learners are introduced to the concept of length with this hands-on activity. Each student will choose two objects to compare by laying them next to each other and comparing which is longer. Students will record and discuss their findings.