This activity seems pretty advanced for K-2nd graders, but there are some pieces that can be used with young learners. Look through this comprehensive, fact-filled activity and pull out information and activities that you can adapt to...

For this A.P. Calculus exam practice test, students answer 28 multiple choice questions. Questions cover a wide variety of topics. Students tell the position of a particle moving along a horizontal line. They identify the solution to a...

In this differentiation activity, students find an equation of a line tangent to a curve. They use linear approximation to estimate answers. This two-page activity contains approximately 12 multi-step problems.

Students evaluate the role of government in addressing land use and other environmental issues. They analyze the powers, responsibilities, and limitations of elected and appointed officials in the national legislative, executive, and...

Students graph systems of equation. For this calculus lesson, students graph their lines on a TI calculator. They identify the point of intersection and the type of solution.

Using TI-89, mathematicians explore and investigate Riemann sums to estimate the area under the graphs of intervals by drawing and illustrating rectangles. They review and practice the concepts of summation notation and area formulas to...

Learners observe and calculate slopes. In this algebra lesson, students graph equations and determine the pace at which the slope is changing. They use the navigator to see the change as they graph the lines around.

Students explore the concept of finding the area between two curves. In this finding the area between two curves instructional activity, students model the logos of McDonalds, Nike, and Motorola on grid paper. Students find functions to...

Students develop a deeper understanding of the brain. For this neuro-anatomyl lesson plan, students will use simple diagrams to understand the brain and will progress to more complex diagrams  as they gain understanding.

Students are introduced to the three functions of government (legislative, judicial, and executive). They read and discuss a story about an overworked king who must handle all the tasks of government. Students give a description of the...

Young scholars make mathematical argument using the concept of Limit. In this algebra lesson, student calculate the instantaneous rate of change from the linear graph. They use a TI-calculator to create a visual of the graphs.

Learners examine the behavior of living cells treated with different types of stimuli. They watch an online movie, examine wet mount slides under a microscope, take an online quiz, and analyze data.

Students define the different methods used for optimizing a particular element of a problem. In this optimization problem lesson, students optimize appropriate details of a problem using data collection, algebra, technology, and/or...

Young scholars explore the human muscular system. In this science instructional activity, students discuss how engineering is related to the field of bio-mechanics and human movement.

In this calculus instructional activity, 12th graders assess their knowledge of functions, integrals, trigonometric functions, derivatives, and limits.  The four page instructional activity contains twenty-eight multiple choice...

Students discover the history of American foreign policy. In this foreign policy lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture that presents a brief history of American foreign policy. Students respond to...

It's assessment time! Determine your young mathematicians' understanding of elapsed time with this brief, five-question quiz.

Just what does it take to show two rhombuses are similar? The assessment task asks pupils to develop an argument to show that given quadrilaterals are rhombuses. Class members also use their knowledge of similar triangles to show two...

Students explore and observe the plant world and acquire knowledge about the functional parts of plants. In this Kool Kumara lesson, students make observations and record specific data on a recording sheet. Students estimation...

In this calculus worksheet, students use integration to solve word problems they differentiate between integration and anti derivatives, and between definite and indefinite integrals. There are 3 questions with an answer key.

In this orbit of stars in galaxies learning exercise, students are given an equation that models the orbital speeds of stars as they relate to their distance from the nucleus of a galaxy. Students solve 5 problems using this equation and...

In this star count activity, students solve three problems using a given polynomial and its logarithm to determine the number of stars in a given area.

In this electronics learning exercise, students interpret schematic diagrams and analyze circuit components to answer 9 short answer and problem solving questions.

Students consider the limitations of deep water oceanography and design an underwater habitat to support scientists while they complete long term studies under the ocean. In this engineering lesson, students are introduced to the...