Young scholars solve the area of a cross section. In this calculus lesson, students solve areas rotated and bounded by two functions. They solve using the washer method.

In this functions instructional activity, students solve and complete 5 different sets of problems that include determining functions on intervals. First, they define a definite integral and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Then,...

In this calculus learning exercise, 12th graders use integration to find the area under a graph. They use integration to solve real world problems. There are 4 different sections with their own problems.

Students design and carry out an experiment according to the scientific method. The experiment must test the effects of time and concentration on the rate of diffusion of potassium permanganate into potato cubes. After performing the...

Students explore musical pitch. In this cross curriculum musical instruments and "sound" physics lesson, students identify and describe common traits of woodwind instruments. Students research "pitch" and what causes pitch fluctuation by...

Students collect and analyze data on a fictional cereal company's products. In this measurement lesson, students collect data from cereal boxes (weight, volume, surface area, etc.) to determine if the boxes labels correctly inform...

Students compare and contrast their own community to other communities. They fill out a questionnaire and e-mail it to e-pals in other communities, take digital pictures of important places in their town, and compare them to pictures...

Students find the volume of solids and disks.  In this finding the volume of solids and disks lesson, students find the volume using the washer, disk, and shell method.  Students integrate functions in terms of x and y. ...

Students demonstrate the knowledge of proper scientific investigation and reporting skills. They decide how to make a positive difference in the world using these skills.

The inside of the spacecraft Messenger, which explores Mercury, will experience temperatures from 32 to 91 degrees Fahrenheit. In the final installment of a series of four space-related activities, groups spend time discussing and...

It's the stairway to learning! Scholars research all aspects of building a staircase. Using information from building codes, they write and graph a system of inequalities to analyze the constraints. The completed project is a scale model...

All disciplines use data! A seven-lesson unit teaches learners the basics of analyzing all types of data. The unit begins with a study of the shape of data displays and the analysis of a normal distribution. Later lessons discuss the...

Twelfth graders define integrals and solve equations with trig functions. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders integrate integrals with sine and cosine powers. They discuss what method to use based on even or odd exponents.

High schoolers investigate the effects of calcium ions on the quality characteristics of cooked dry beans. In this calcium ion and dry bean investigation lesson plan, students soak dry beans using 2 different soaking techniques and 2...

Ninth graders investigate whether stronger hurricanes are signs of global warming. In this environmental science lesson plan, 9th graders research both sides of the issue about global warming. They debate for or against this issue in class.

Learners create a painting that clearly exemplifies the use of primary pigments to make secondary pigments. They demonstrate the distinction between value and saturation. They explain the affect of adjacent colors on each other and...

Ninth graders examine the relationship between energy and society. In groups, they define energy sources as renewable or conventional and research how each method contributes to the world's energy. They write about how the patterns of...

High schoolers analyze relationship between the increase in polygons sides and a circle. In this geometry lesson, students relate the size of the central angle of a polygon, to a circle. They compare the formula for the area of a polygon...

For this calculus worksheet, students solve the function using the derivatives. They use properties of derivative and trigonometry to help them find the trig values. There are 28 problems.

Students study the art forms of the Gilded Age. In this integrated arts instructional activity, students research the art, music, dance, and drama of the historical era and then create their own personal projects that exemplify the time...

Ninth graders research early mining in California. They study the "placer method" for mining gold, which is surface mining that does not involve tunneling. They examine what it was like for the early miners to pan for gold with...

Students explore butterfly life cycles and movement.  In this integrated fine arts and biology life cycle lesson, students listen to the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle and identify the related life cycle stages....

Students explore interaction between mathematics, science, and technology as they look at process of researching, developing, testing, and evaluating airplane design. They calculate glide ratio for model paper airplane by using data...

Students create Mexican Pottery Clay project. In this natural history/art lesson students construct their own clay bird. Students make connections between visual arts and reading to follow directions. Students also reflect...