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Solving One Step Equations Using Algebra Tiles

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations using addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. They evaluate and simplify functions.
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The Synthesis of Some Organic Compounds And Their Representative Structures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how to represent organic compounds three-dimensionally. They write a synthesis reaction for three demonstrations, and construct a three-dimensional structure using a molecular modeling set.
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Do You Hear What I Hear?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study hearing and are able to differentiate between different sound waves.  In this sound wave lesson students develop a cause and effect model that shows the parts of the ear. 
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How Sharp Is Your Memory?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students play a memory game as they explore reasoning. In this algebra lesson, students identify concepts using pictures and words. They model real life scenarios using hands on manipulatives.
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Neuron Anatomy Comparison

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create a scale model of a motor neuron that is two hundred times larger than the actual neuron. They identify the structures of a neuron and observe neurons under the microscope then use a worksheet to convert actual...
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Starch Yer Thinkin' About Corn Products

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study the parts of corn and explore the role of starch.  In this corn products lesson students prepare a model of water and stones.
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Cell Organelles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore biology by researching living cells. In this living organism lesson, students participate in a role-playing activity in which all the students in class form one plant cell by portraying specific parts of a cell. Students...
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Means of Growth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students collect and graph data. In this statistics lesson, students analyze their plotted data using a scatter plot. They identify lines as having positive, negative or no correlation.
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Fish Morphology

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Learners identify the various parts of a fish. They describe the concept of fish morphology and relate shape, form and structure of a fish's parts to function.
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Anything Goes

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students work collaboratively to explore the functions of the Robolab program and create a small moving robot out of Legos.
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Maple Syrup

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students comprehend the process of making pure maple syrup. They identify differences between pure syrup and artifical maple syrup. Students are asked what is in the displayed containers. They sample the syrups and try to figure out...
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Cells

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders look up pictures of viruses or pictures of models of viruses. Using pipe cleaners, beads, Styrofoam or other available materials make models of these shapes. They then observe a demonstration to show the effect of Tobacco...
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Describe the Perfect Pathogen

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop a pathogen based upon their knowledge of pathogens and after presenting it to the class, they then suggest ways that the pathogen might be combated. Next they identify possible physical or behavioral changes in a...
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Love Letters to the World

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice personal decision making. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students compare three different projects, identify the opportunity cost of each, and make a personal decision about which project they feel the class would...
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Getting to Know Government

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students read a passage about the government and identify why the seat belt law was created and then fill out a graphic organizer about the main idea and details they read. In this government lesson plan, students also create a poster...
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Know the System

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars identify the different systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve systems of equations using graphing, elimination and substitution. They use the Ti to graph their systems.
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Sliding into Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders translate sentences into equations. They translate equations into sentences. They solve real life problems using verbal models to write equations. They create a problem solution graphic organizer in their journals.
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Review of Limits

For Students Higher Ed
In this limit worksheet, students review limits stated as an expression, analyze Euler's method applied to a rate equation, compute the terms of a given sequence, and identify a sequence as a convergence or divergence. this four-page...
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Teeth and Eating

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Young scholars conduct online research of different animals and their diet. In this animal lesson plan, students identify the various types of diets each animals has and their teeth. This research is done on the Internet.
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Inspiration for and Application of the Bill of Rights

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine individual rights. In this case law lesson plan, students discuss the from and function of the Bill of Rights prior to investigating several cases that deal with Constitutional rights. Students discuss the outcome of the...
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It All Starts With a Seed

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use laboratory equipment safely. They identify structures in a seed. They distinguish between monocots and dicots. They search for information using the computer.
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Gadget Anatomy

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine and identify different simple machines that make up complex machines. They analyze and discuss different gadgets and appliances brought in from home, then in small groups examine one of the machines in detail. ...
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What is An Insect?

For Teachers K
Students investigate the concept of an insect. They conduct research about six different insects and identify the different body parts. Students look at the life cycle of the developing monarch butterfly. They also use the library to...
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Charity in the Bible (Private-Religious)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students research the tzedakah model as they read and discuss the book of Ruth in the Bible and consider the charitable acts of Boaz....