Students study energy generation by the Sun, which involves atoms and nuclei.

Learners explore a website to gather some first impressions of the Cold War era and its impact on Canadian society and politics. They, in groups, answer questions about the Cold War on a worksheet imbedded in this plan.

In this ESL worksheet, students tell their partner 16 statements about what life will be like in 2020. Students listen to their partner and record whether they agree or disagree.

Students distinguish between natural and man-made radiation. They measure radiation using a Geiger counter and investigate footprints of radiation.

Students read an article about dirty bombs and then use a worksheet as a discussion guide to consider surrounding issues. They use balloons, cornstarch and iron fillings to demonstrate the possible impact of a dirty bomb.

In the study of science, there is always going to be research, data, theories and wonderful new discoveries. I feel that my interest about energy will help me design an adequate unit full of intrigue and discovery. The students should...

In this elements learning exercise, students write the electron configurations for given elements. Students describe ionization energy and electron affinity and the periodic trends for both. This learning exercise has 20 short answer...

Students examine why Einstein rescinded his German citizenship when he was a teenager. They examine what aspects of German life did Einstein disagree with in his early years.

Pupils research how mitochondrial DNA is used in determining familial relationships. They complete a worksheet in which they attempt to help solve the identity of bones found in Africa.

Young scholars participate in extensive discussion about the Cold War and then analyze and express their opinions (at least one for each of the 3 questions) posting them to a discussion board.

Students read and discuss the article in reference to the environmental issues of acid rain and global climate change in relation to Kentucky coal. They then answer questions that are related to the article that they read.

Students read and discuss the important environmental issues of acid rain and global climate change in relation to Illinois coal. According to the National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program, acid rain has had minimal effects on our...

Young scholars explore radioactive decay. Through various activities, students examine methods for permanent disposal of radioactive waste. After performing a random process experiment, young scholars compare the results to radioactive...

Ninth graders examine the results of the Yalta Conference on Europe after the war. They develop a PowerPoint presentation that compare the effects of World War I and World War II. They write a journal entry taking the point of view of...

Students participate in a lesson that investigates post-modernism in American literature. They conduct the lesson with the help of reading "America" by Ginsberg to create context. Then students define the genre and the culture that has...

Students review the components of a cell and the differences between plant and animal cells by creating a three-dimensional model of each type of cell. In small groups, they use modeling clay and household object to construct their models.

In this opinion survey learning exercise, students will work in groups of four to complete a survey of each group member's opinion on 20 topics.

In this cells learning exercise, students review the different types of cells. Students identify the organelles found in an animal cell and determine the function of these organelles. This learning exercise has 14 matching, 6 fill in the...

In this cell cycle worksheet, 7th graders study the various images of the cell cycle. Students then label each picture with the correct cycle. Students then answer several questions about the cell cycle.

Students examine the concept of radioactive dating. In this radioactive dating instructional activity, students investigate how to determine the ages of fossils and rocks as they learn about half-life radioactive decay.

In this atomic structure worksheet, students use the periodic table to complete a chart for 11 elements/ions in terms of atomic number, number of protons, neutrons and electrons.

Students identify the difference between eukaryote and prokaryotes and examine the structure of bacteria.  In this bacteria lesson students examine the different ways that bacteria are classified through an activity. 

In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Ban Ki-Moon and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...

Students investigate the amount of power used in your home and what appliances use the most. They analyze the concept that producing energy costs us money, affects our environment and produces waste products. Students come up with three...