Explore the concept of tornadoes with your class. They will research what to do during tornadoes and how to measure tornadoes. Multiple resources are included.

This series of lessons contains sensitive material. Please review to ensure that the content is suitable for your class. It begins by discussing what microbes are. Scholars are then asked to review a few online resources and answer...

Students infer what a mysterious object is in a photo. In this inference lesson, students practice their scientific skills to identify what they see. Students enjoy solving the mysterious identity of objects and extending their knowledge...

Fifth graders research and complete a graphic organizer about the principles of flight. In this aviation lesson, 5th graders experiment to understand the work of Daniel Bernouli and his discoveries about air pressure. Students create...

Students explore the definition of matter.  In exploring matter lesson students get into groups and navigate the Internet to answer questions. 

Ninth graders study facts about human blood and what it is made of.  In this blood composition lesson students divide into groups and complete several activities. 

Students explore ancient Egypt. For this Egypt lesson, students use the Internet to research ancient Egypt and then participate in several activities that help them better understand Egyptian culture.

Eighth graders study tropical and temperate rainforests.  In this rainforest lesson students complete a lab activity using the Internet. 

Students create their own water cycle in a terrarium. In this water cycle instructional activity, students research the water cycle and complete a worksheet using the Internet. They create a water cycle of their own in a jar with stones,...

In two groups, students research the history and current building of clipper ships. In this inquiry instructional activity, students present information and compare and contrast the technological revolution with the development of...

Students explore the concept of cell phone plans. In this cell phone plan lesson, students research the cost of cell phones. Students compare various cell phone plans and decide on which phone plan is best for them.

Students explore the concept of linear and exponential growth. In this linear and exponential growth lesson, students collect data about China's population. Students model the data to determine if it is linear or exponential.

Students explore the concept of expressing numbers in scientific notation. In this scientific notation lesson, students understand the importance of using scientific notation by finding real world examples where scientific notation is...

Students explore the concept of cost of living. In this cost of living lesson plan, students calculate the cost of living in an apartment along with other living expenses.

Students research the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this Pythagorean Theorem lesson, students use the Internet to learn about the Pythagorean Theorem. Students construct proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem.

Pupils explore the concept of polyhedra. In this polyhedra lesson, students use the Internet to manipulate virtual polyhedra models. Pupils create polyhedra models from straws, toothpicks, cardboard, Plexiglas, and other materials.

Students explore the concept of getting a job and buying a home. In this getting a job and buying a home lesson, students research job qualifications and salaries for various jobs. Students discuss what is a mortgage and how one works.

Pupils explore study different mathematicians. In this mathematician lesson, students research twelve mathematicians. Pupils question one another to guess who their mathematician is. Students create a timeline of big events in math.