Students experiment with a series of circuits. In this chemistry activity, students discuss voltage, resistance and current as they flow through an electrical circuit. They work in pairs to solve the questions.

Every learner can be an artist with a series of activities designed to access their creativity. With reference links and instructional ideas, this art resource is sure to enrich your class and bring new ideas to even your most reluctant...

Students form a variety of categories for seed mixes (wild bird seed or 15 bean soup) and create graphs to display their categories.

Students will create a simulation of the chemical reactions that occur during the digestive process. A physical change occurs when the appearance of matter changes, but the composition of the matter does not change.

Students define sample, describe a random sample, and discuss what compromises a sample. They determine a sample size to estimate a population characteristic with confidence.

Students experiment with a Leyden Jar, a device that stores electrical charges. A large voltage can be built up in this jar by adding more and more charge. The modern name for this device is a capacitor.

Learners imagine themselves someplace -- the beach, a mountain top, a city street -- anywhere.

Students locate the population and square mileage of at least one state. Using this information students graph the population and the area of the 50 states individually and as a class, then analyze the information.

Students explore symbolism, visualization of key literary elements

Students conduct various experiments to see if different parts of the tongue are more sensitive to different characteristics of food.

Learners participate in a variety of mini-lessons including experiments, literature readings, physical education components, music, data gathering and recording and more to expose them to several themes of weather; i.e. water cycle,...

Welcome to the companion Web site to the NOVA program "Einstein Revealed," originally broadcast in October, 1996. This two-hour special presents a penetrating profile of Albert Einstein, who contributed more than any other scientist to...

Students participate in Density Discoveries, which is a hands-on learning opportunity for students to find the mass, volume, and density of solid matter.

Learners use tables showing the ratios between ounces and pounds, grams and kilograms, and pounds and kilograms. They estimate whether an object should be weighed in ounces or pounds and whether an object should be weighed in grams or...

First graders identity at least one community helper and what that helper does to help their community. To start the lesson plan, ask students if they know what a community helper is. students role-play some of these jobs that their...

Students demonstrate that plants and animals are interdependent in a balanced ecosystem.

Students and manipulate data from Internet sites to design a downhill ski course that meets the International Federation of Skiing's requirements for a safe and fair competition.

This is a series of questions and math projects that might be used for group work, independent research or 'what to do when finished'.

Students explore their five senses using Ken Baker's "Brave Little Monster" as a springboard.

Young scholars discuss the use of noses by animals and by people.

Students explore the subject of religion in the United States by identifying the different religions that Americans practice, by describing current religious controversies, and by discussing the role that religious leaders play in their...

Students gain an appreciation for art/textiles for Japan. They use different textures to create a collagraph plate. They hand color a print with colored pencil to create interest.

Students explore the impact of William Tecumseh Sherman's actions during the Civil War.

Learners examine present constellation patterns by reading The Glow-In-The-Dark Planetarium Book by Annie Ingle. They copy a few of the constellations and then create their own, using sticky stars and black paper.