Curated OER
What's your favorite pi?
Sixth graders toss popcorn kernels at a 12? circle inscribed in a 12? square. By counting the number of popcorn kernels that land inside the circle and inside the square the students calculate estimates for the value of pi.
Curated OER
I Wonder How Fast Manduca Grows Compared To Me
Learners study the Manduca bug and its growth data. They look for patterns and compare their own growth rate to that of the Manduca.
Curated OER
Explorations in Measurement
Young scholars define length and area. They identify materials that can be measured with a rule and yardstick. They measure length and area when given an object.
Curated OER
Polygon Perimeters
Fourth graders practice finding the perimeter of shapes. In this measurement activity, 4th graders review the meaning of perimeter and work in groups to draw polygons with differing perimeters. Students share their polygons...
Curated OER
New York State Math Test Grade 4
In this New York State math test activity, 4th graders complete multiple choice questions on money, multiplication, estimation, and more. Students complete 30 problems.
Curated OER
Liftoff Into Space
Students explore the history of space exploration. For this history of space exploration lesson, students create a timeline of space exploration. Students watch a space video and discuss important events. Students research space...
Curated OER
Prize Numbers
Students explore what a proof is, how and why mathematicians create them and compose essays on how reason and logic are employed in the workplace. They explore whether any three lines can make a triangle and attempt to verify Goldbach's...
Curated OER
Catapult Creations
Third graders design and build a catapult. In this lever lesson, 3rd graders collect a variety of lever type objects. Students build a catapult and launch marshmallows or crumpled paper and see who can hit the designated target.
Curated OER
Magazine Holder
Students investigate ways to save our environment by creating a recycled product. In this sustainable materials lesson, students create a magazine holder by recycling a large cardboard box and gift wrap or wallpaper. Students...
Curated OER
Grade 3 New York State Math Test
In this New York state math test activity, 3rd graders complete problems such as money, rounding, measurement, and more. Students complete 25 multiple choice questions.
Curated OER
Grade 3 Mathematics Test Book 1
In this grade 3 mathematics test book 1 worksheet, students answer 25 multiple choice math questions in standardized test format.
Curated OER
How Do We Measure Angles
In these angles and geometry worksheets, students learn about different kinds of angles, angle measurement, and other geometry facts. Students complete 15 questions.
Curated OER
Chemical Reactions - Borax & Glue, Cream
Fifth graders, in groups, complete two activities in which various substances are combined, resulting in a very different substances. They discuss reactants and products and chemical reactions.
Curated OER
My Science Box: Snail Variation
Students observe snails and their characteristics. In this science instructional activity, students decide how to measure their snails and to observe a behavioral trait. Students create a graph to present their findings.
Curated OER
Metric Mania
In this metric system worksheet, learners convert from English units of measurements to metric units of measurements for length. They also convert length within the metric system.
Curated OER
It's All in the Measurements
Study customary measurements with your sixth graders. They will investigate linear and capacity measurements to then measure and convert linear and capacity units. Finally they will work in small groups to conduct experiments. Resources...
Curated OER
Water Olympics
A fascinating and engaging lesson on the properties of water awaits you. In it, learners engage in four activities that are designed to teach about the properties of water. This exciting plan has worksheets embedded in it which make the...
Curated OER
Motion, Forces, Energy and Electricity
What a wonderful way to explore motion and forces! Learners design a catapult, after watching a video and discussing types of catapults. This is a comprehensive and complete lesson with links to supplementary resources.
Curated OER
A Weighty Issue
Want to get your students motivated in science class? Given only a piece of aluminum foil, assign groups the task of designing a "barge" that will support the weight of a bunch of pennies. The group who is able to put the most...
Exploratorium
Persistence of Vision
Ahoy, matey! Peer through a special telescope to explore the persistence of vision. The telescope has only a thin strip with which to view the world, but as it scans the area, your eye and brain work together to create a complete...
Noyce Foundation
Pizza Crusts
Enough stuffed crust to go around. Pupils calculate the area and perimeter of a variety of pizza shapes, including rectangular and circular. Individuals design rectangular pizzas with a given area to maximize the amount of crust and do...
Cornell University
Bridge Building
Bridge the gaps in your knowledge of bridges. Individuals learn about bridge types by building models. The activity introduces beam bridges, arch bridges, truss bridges, and suspension bridges.
Curated OER
Magnetic Levitation
A thorough investigation of magnetic levitation; this activity has four parts. First, physical scientists play with a wooden dowel and three disc magnets to review polarity and repelling action. Then they experiment with...
Curated OER
Once Upon a Pop-Up Book
Students design and illustrate a pop-up book of their original writing after studying the book, The Jolly Postman: Or Other People's Letter's. They present their book and complete a self-assessment rubric.