CK-12 Foundation
Microscopes: Focal Point
The 1590s saw the invention of the first compound microscope. Scholars learn about how microscopes work and how to properly focus one. The lesson stresses the science fields that use microscopes and the difference between electron...
American Museum of Natural History
Talking to Fireflies
Fireflies are more than just mobile twinkle lights. An online interactive lesson teaches individuals about the light patterns fireflies use to communicate with each other. After they practice the patterns themselves, they could be...
Curated OER
The World of Idioms (1)
In this idioms online worksheet, students use drop down menus add the correct word to 10 idioms. They submit their answers using the "Done" button.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Google's New Car
In this Google's new car instructional activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...
Curated OER
"Who Am I?" - Quiz #2
For this "Who Am I?" quiz worksheet, students examine the 12 clues regarding noteworthy scientists born between 1452 and 1951. Students identify the scientists and click on links to check their answers.
Curated OER
Archaeology and History
In this archaeology learning exercise, students draw the given chart into a folder and copy the given points. Students then write the missing word 'historians' or 'archaeologist' for the sentences. Students visit an interactive timeline...
Curated OER
Focus on the Topic When Writing
In this focus on the topic when writing worksheet, students read how to select and narrow a topic, check resources and write a thesis sentence.
Curated OER
How Many?
In this measurement worksheet, students complete a 12 question multiple choice online interactive assessment about standard modern and ancient measurement.
Curated OER
Stained Glass in the Middle Ages
In this Middle Ages worksheet, students read the 7 questions related to the Middle Ages. Students type in their answers and email to the teacher.
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Explora Vision: Explora Vision Official Web Site
ExploraVision is a highly interactive site for both educators and K-12 students. It encourages them to create and explore future technology by combining their imaginations with the tools of science. All inventions and innovations result...
Smithsonian Institution
Lemelson Center: Tinker Ball
Build a virtual Rube Goldberg machine, and try to create a successful path for the ball. Requires Adobe Flash.