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Walking the Plank: Student Worksheet
In this math worksheet, students will work in a group to experiment with the weight of objects when placed at a distance from a scale (using a plank). Students will record and graph their results.
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Graphs
For this algebra worksheet, students solve linear equations through graphing and quadratic equations through factoring. There are 4 questions dealing with systems of equations.
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Shaping Up with Nature at Black Bayou Lake
Students visit a local lake refuge and identify shapes they find in nature. They take pictures of the various shapes and use KidPix to draw shapes around the shapes in the pictures. They watch a slideshow of all the shapes found by their...
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Theoretical Quantum Physics... For Kids!
Students explore quantum physics by participating in several class activities. In this space-time lesson, students discuss the concepts of time traveling and the anatomy of an atom. Students draw geometric figures and utilize string to...
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New Zealand Subduction Zone Model
Students explore world geography by creating a model in class. In this tectonic plate lesson, students identify diagrams which discuss the tectonic plates in New Zealand and how they affect everyday life. Students utilize cardboard,...
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Further Differentiation
In this further differentiation worksheet, students solve and complete 7 various types of problems. First, they sketch the graph of each equation using a stationary point. Then, students find the stationary points of each and describe...
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Forces
In this forces worksheet, students read about Newton's law of motion and decide whether pictures are pushing or pulling. Students decide the push or pull for 4 pictures.
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Slope Fields
Learners create and analyze slope fields. In this calculus instructional activity, students create a visual of differential equations. They use the Ti Navigator to create slope fields.
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Estimating Turtle Size and Age
Young scholars investigate how to estimate the age and size of turtles, and examine variability in scientific data. They read an informational handout, identify the parts of the shell, measure the shell and estimate the age, and record...
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Traffic Maze Map Puzzle
In this maze puzzle activity, students follow a set of directions given with a map to complete a maze. Page includes links to a solution and additional resources.
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Jumping Explorations
Students work with a partner to follow the pathway-jumping in the different suggested ways. They listen to music to rotate from station to station. Students their favorite stations and levels of difficulty. They discuss the use of...
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Properties of 2D Shapes
In this math worksheet, students study 5 basic geometric shapes. Students write a description for each, naming the shape, telling about the edges, the lengths and the corners.
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Waterskiing in Circles
Pupils discuss and give examples of Newton's three laws. They then answer questions in reference to Newton's three laws. One example of the questions that students answer is: A water-skier typically uses a 75 foot tow rope. The skier has...
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Weight No More
Students relate the concept of gravity to math. In this algebra instructional activity, students define scientific terminology relative to gravity, weight and centripetal force. They measure the different dimensions of a cylinder as they...
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Ripped Paper Art - Snowmen, Mountains and Evergreens
Students discover depth in photographs or paintings by creating a picture from scrap paper. In this art analysis lesson, students practice creating depth by placing different elements higher or lower on a picture. Students utilize torn...
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Firemen Fighting For /F/
Students complete a variety of activities related to the /f/ sound. As a class they recite a tongue twister, and trace and write the letter F. Students then listen to the book "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish," and identify the...
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Spaghetti Bridges
Students thread a piece of spaghetti through the holes in the cup. One person suspend the cup by placing each index finger approximately one inch in from the ends of the spaghetti.
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Spaghetti Bridges
Eighth graders experiment with building bridges of spaghetti, pennies, and a cup to determine how varying the number of spagetti pieces affects the strength of the bridge. They graph their results and interpret the data.
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Math Morphing Proximate and Evolutionary Mechanisms
Students identify the different types of fractals. In this geometry lesson, students use math to analyze different biological phenomena. They collect data from the experiments and construct graphs.
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Motion
In this motion worksheet, students will read 8 statements about displacement and velocity and determine if the statement is true or false. Then students will fill in the blank for 8 statements on motion. Finally, students will compare...
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Measure Up!
Students examine parallax and angular measurements. In this investigative lesson students calculate distances of objects and map their results.
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Mathematics: Domino Theory
Sixth graders use dominos and plastic chips to study common denominators and fractions. They describe how these operations are related to each other.
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Posture Perfect
Students brainstorm definitions for posture writing their responses in web format. They then will demonstrate their idea of correct posture while sitting. Then students will stand and demonstrate correct posture when standing.
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Population Biology
In this population worksheet, students will compare two graphs; one graph representing steady rate of growth and the other one showing exponential growth. Students will use these graphs to complete 3 short answer questions.