Stem functions, origin of the shoot, meristem structure, dicot stems, and monocot stems are the topics examined in this thorough lesson.

During this Curious George STEM instructional activity, learners will explore the concepts of air and wind. Student will engage in a hands-on activity after watching a video excerpt from Curious George.

A line plot may not be a useful graph for investigating variation so we must come up with a new representation based on groups of data. Construct a stem and leaf plot from a set of 26 data values.

Learn about how to strengthen literacy, inquiry, and problem-solving skills, and how to connect kids with high-quality nonfiction and informational books. Provides videos, articles for parents and for teachers, webcasts for teachers, and...

Northwestern University frames lessons which bring computational thinking enhanced activities into STEM classrooms.

This comprehensive lesson provides information on the functions of stems, control of stem growth, structure of stems, axillary buds and branching, and modified stems.

Peruse this site and discover some interesting facts about stems as well as learn what its' function is.

A resource to help facilitate understanding of stems cells and their uses.

An interactive tool where students can create a model of a greenhouse and use a light sensor to measure the amount of light it receives from a lamp at various times of the day. Temperature is also measured. Data is plotted on graphs,...

A learning unit with instructions on how to build a cardboard model house, and explore the effectiveness of a furnace vs. solar heating. The unit is in PDF format.

In this interactive, students manipulate a computer model that shows where earthquakes and volcanic eruptions have occurred since 1960, to make predictions, collect data and look for patterns. Includes career connection, and a question...

In this interactive, students can explore how current, voltage, and resistance are related in a model showing the flow of electrons in an electric circuit. They will learn about Ohm's law and how other forms of energy can be made from...

A learning module that begins with "Scientists Clone Human Embryos to Make Stem Cells" by Rob Stein and Michaeleen Doucleff, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed...

Discover how to use stem-and-leaf plots and box-and-whisker plots to visualize data by taking a look at examples and a video lesson.

Explains what progenitor and stem cells are and presents a chart showing their major differences, as well as a list of their scientific applications.

This is an advanced review from Palomar College of the types of cells that make up conducting tissue in stems and roots. The photos and diagrams are excellent!

Information about the different types of plant stems and their function.

A learning module with built-in interactive features where students can read background information on each gas law, then explore the interrelationships of pressure, temperature, and volume. Covers Boyle's Law, Charles's Law,...

A learning module with built-in interactive features where students can explore the fascinating topic of matter tunneling through a barrier. They will learn how electron waves can sometimes manage this, devices that use this concept, and...

For this lesson, middle schoolers will explore the phenomenon of a shrinking lake and will develop and use models to understand why. Through a simulation game and exploration, students will learn about the effects of a shrinking lake and...

A lesson plan for students to practice measurements with different sized items using both standard and nonstandard units.

A lesson plan where students will talk about how to sort different objects based on their characteristics. After viewing a clip from Curious George, students sort and label objects into categories.

Global Problem Solvers is an animated STEM series from CISCO that features a group of middle school students who work together to solve social problems. This teacher's guide provides discussion ideas and activities that that connect to...

Global Problem Solvers is an animated STEM series from CISCO that features a group of middle school students who work together to solve social problems. This teacher's resource provides scripts for each Global Problem Solvers episode...