In this National Olympiad Exam learning exercise, students answer sixty multiple choice questions including topics such as atomic structure, problem solving, thermodynamics, acids and bases and solutions.

Students view animations of DNA replication and transcription and complete a worksheet. In this genetics activity, after watching on-line video clips to gather information about DNA replication and transcription, student teams identify...

Students explore cardiorespiratory fitness. In this biology lesson plan, students gain an understanding of pulse rates in order to compare lung capacities of active and inactive males and females. They also learn how to take and compare...

Students investigate plastics and learn they are giant molecules made of carbon atoms. In this polymers and plastics lesson, students perform 3 activities which all include making polymers from household items such as milk and vinegar,...

Students investigate recycling paper. In this recycling lesson, students explore different types of paper and recycled paper. Students match the correct paper to the recycled product.

Young scholars explore the methods of recycling paper. In this recycling lesson plan, students follow the procedures listed to sort types of paper and make their own recycled paper from each type of paper.

Students create an art piece using recycled objects. In this environmental lesson, students collect and sort recycled objects and create a three dimensional art piece.

High schoolers investigate the slow food movement through a reading and activity. In this slow food activity, students read about the differences in fast food and slow food and the ties to sustainable agriculture. They nominate a local...

In this exploring Jupiter:  Galileo Curriculum Module issue one worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle that tests their knowledge of Jupiter; their are 11 links to other worksheets to explore the planet.

Students investigate bioethical issues. In this bioethical issues lesson plan, students research gene cloning, imaging technologies, transplantation, and other bioethical issues. Students share their finding with their classmate and...

Young scholars observe beans germinating in a plastic bag.  In this bean growing lesson, students predict what their beans will look like. Young scholars draw illustrations to record the changes in their bean plants. Students should...

Students investigate the biodegrading process of packing peanuts. In this biological process lesson, students conduct an experiment to see how quickly packing peanuts biodegrade. Students check the process each day and record their results.

Third graders explore the Ecuadorian Rainforest. For this writing and research lesson students utilize several information sources to learn about the Ecuadorian Rainforest. Students also summarize and paraphrase information learned...

Fourth graders recognize the need to sustain crops in the rainforest. In this rainforest lesson plan, 4th graders consider the use of products from the rainforest.  Students discuss how people of different points of view decide...

Students explore the importance of toads and the need for toad habitats in the environment. In this animal habitats instructional activity, students create an adobe habitat for toads by using a clay pot. Students paint their pots and...

In this physics worksheet, students solve 12 problems on DC motor circuit. They make predictions and construct the corresponding circuit to verify if they are correct.

In this physics worksheet, students construct an electric circuit based on specific requirements. They complete 48 short answer questions related to the circuit.

In this class C amplifiers learning exercise, students compare different classes of amplifiers, they explain each class and they write an equation that predicts the amplifier frequency of a class c amplifier given a schematic...

In this electrical circuit worksheet, students answer a series of 3 open-ended questions about light-pulse switches. This worksheet is printable and the answers are revealed online.

Young scholars explore the significance of the four space programs: Sputnik, Apollo, Viking, and Voyager. For this space exploration lesson, students view a space exploration slideshow and complete an included chart of space exploration.

Students analyze ethical issues related to technology, medicine, and reproduction. In this ethics lesson, students research selected bioethics issues and discuss their risks and benefits. Students present their research findings to their...

Learners study elephants and the features they have that help to keep them cool.  In this elephants lesson students research a feature of the elephant. 

Students gain a better understanding of the technology used by ancient Chamorros.  In this physics lesson students theorize ways to forcefully throw a fist-sized object and discuss the technology behind a slingstone.

Students study reaction rates, what determines how fast a reaction happens and how the chemical changes occur.  In this reactions lesson students complete a lab where they use Alka-Seltzer to observe reaction rate and create a graph...