Students explore the main idea and stories behind paintings. In this art lesson plan, students discuss how paintings tell stories and take tests based on details of paintings. The tests are embedded in the plan. Links that students...

Students use heart rate monitors and complete a swimming and running test. These tests allow students to obtain personal data, to manipulate the data through calculations of various parameters, and to graphically represent the data.

Students create an accelerometer and take measurements of acceleration in a moving car. They study the car speeding up in a straight line, slowing in a straight line and curving at constant speed. They prepare a lab report showing...

Students identify main idea and supporting details from a short reading selection using a two-column note taking process. In this literacy lesson, students work in groups of three to four, then compare their papers with the other groups'...

Learners define "status symbol" and identify such items. They discuss the purpose of beta testing new technologies. They examine new ways that current technology is tested and publicized. They work in groups to develop proposals for...

Students explore the structures in the heart and follow the path of blood through the heart and lung. They copy the Fill-in-the blank notes from the colored folders that are located at the stations throught the room. Students are...

In this bee worksheet, students test their knowledge of Africanized honey bees by taking a pre-test and post-test. This worksheet has 4 matching, 9 true or false, 5 multiple choice, and 2 short answer questions. Includes answers to both...

Students investigate the results of different propulsion methods. In this propulsion lesson, students measure the distance a test toy car goes using different types of propulsion. They record the distances in data tables before...

Students observe oxidation reaction in the lab using copper pennies. In this chemistry lesson, students examine a $1 dollar bill and record their observations. They explain how to identify counterfeit money using the iodine test.

Students investigate a Biblical based weight loss program which asks them to read, take on-line quizzes and tests, assess their level of physical activity, explore nutrition and food guidelines and determine whether weight loss would be...

Students view a video and complete corresponding activities to observe inertia. They observe and predict the effect various forces have on objects.

Students are given three unknown samples and must perform two chemical tests in order to determine if the samples contains protein and/or starch. Students work with corrosive or toxic reagents.

Sixth graders study energy conversions. They watch a demonstration of a working engine and make a chart explaining the energy conversions taking place. They build a simple electric motor and research other types of electric generators.

Students predict and test the porosity of sediments with particles of different sizes. They name two objects that they think has pores. Students define the term porosity and pores. They comprehend that an aquifer is the porous rock...

Fourth graders research an assigned region of Virginia. They work in groups to create a PowerPoint presentation. They present their information to the class. Students are tested on the information from their region as well as the regions...

Students participate in a layered curriculum unit. Credit is earned for learning, which comes about through listening, discussion, reading, and/or doing. They are verbally assessed for each activity chosen to complete.

Students explore strategies of identifying answers when given a multiple choice reading comprehension exam. Through a lecture and demonstration, students practice active reading by reading carefully, writing notes, and rereading. They...

Students investigate the concepts of honesty and take a survey about honesty. They use the New York Times to conduct research to identify the characteristics commonly found in stories about cheating. Students write reflective papers...

In this language arts worksheet, pairs of students examine, discuss, and complete a variety of activities associated with bribery and corruption. The "conversation starters" are particularly interesting in this worksheet, and should make...

Students test the pH of soil samples they collected from the field trip. In this chemistry lesson plan, students differentiate acids and bases. They write a lab report about the experiment.

Students take a field trip to a native plant culture. They need to describe where the plants were before the Europeans occupied North America.

Students examine the three primary structural forms of architecture. They view photos, take a walking tour of their community, conduct strength tests of post, beam, and arch construction, and analyze the test results.

Third graders participate in a variety of activities in order to promote the concept of being a good citizen. The foundation of this unit is found in the character trait of respect for self and others in society.

Students draw arrows to show the direction the compass needle is pointing when it is placed around different points of a penny and a bar magnet. Students must then answer questions about the activity on a provided worksheet.