Pupils gather and classify samples of a given item (rocks, fossils, seeds, etc.) They discuss various ways of classifying and that there are many different ways that are acceptable.

Students build a model ocean using a variety of materials representing the various levels of the ocean. They collect data about the ocean floor in a partner activity. They practice working with topographical mapping grids.

Students create a spreadsheet to analyze functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students use spreadsheets to find the intersection of systems of equations. They identify the dependent and independent function as it relates to...