In this calculus worksheet, students are provided with a translation of a scene from the Simpsons in which the teacher solves a calculus problem.  Students explain if her solution is correct. The one page...

Eighth graders practice their interviewing skills as they learn about the Underground Railroad. In this slavery lesson, 8th graders discuss the existence and operation of the railroad. Students then interview one another in the personas...

Pupils collect and graph data. In this algebra instructional activity, students describe, interpret and analyze data. They follow a 400 meters race and plot the coordinates of the course. They graph a line to represent the data of the...

Students relate the use of a cell phone to math. In this algebra lesson, students collect data on the usage of their phones and plot it. They analyze the graph and make predictions based on the rate per minute.

Fourth graders explore number sense by completing word problems in class. In this estimation lesson, 4th graders define terms such as sum, difference, estimate and best. Students complete estimating worksheets based on the concept of...

Students discuss irony. In this language arts lesson, students identify irony and give examples of irony from their lives, a book, and current events. Students classify types of irony.

Third graders identify appropriate symbols to complete number sentences. In this number sense lesson, 3rd graders are given a number sentence with a blank operation slot. Students fill in the correct operation to make the number sentence...

First graders use an October calendar to trace numbers, trace letters, and identify dates as being in the past, present, and future. In this Social Studies lesson plan, 1st graders label events on the calendar in order to gain deeper...

Students identify farm animals by the sounds they make and draw the animal and type of food they eat. In this farm animals lesson plan, students read the book Barnyard Song and view baggies of animal food.

Students practice finding the perimeter of a quadrilateral. In this finding the perimeter lesson, students review the properties of squares and rectangles. Students explore strategies to facilitate problem solving and discover how to...

Learners investigate forces, loads, materials and shapes as they relate to science. In this science lesson, students differentiate between the basic definitions required to perform a scientific experiment. They answer questions dealing...

Young scholars discuss and compare what type of fluids will fill up a beaker first. For this chemistry lesson, students differentiate between pouring glue and water and which will fill the beaker first. They discuss the viscosity of each...

Students discuss the different stages of mitosis. In this biology lesson, students work in pairs as they draw and diagram the stages of cell division. They discuss reproduction using pro, meta, ana and telophase.

Students create a timeline of ten events in chronological order about a scientist to include his/her accomplishments.

Students identify changes that can occur in groups and recognize whether change can be good or bad.

Students predict, then measure how far a bug can travel on a "course" over a specified amount of time, then construct graphs based on the data they acquire.

Students pass a soccer ball under control so they explain the force necessary to reach a target.

Pupils compare and contrast characteristics of groups. Students create graphs using various symbols of different groups. Pupils make maps of their neighborhood 'groups'.

Twelfth graders utilize the computer and various software programs in order to design a 3 dimensional package which they submit a cost estimate sheet of production in their oral presentation.

Students make a rocket out of paper. They follow the given instructions and test to see if it will fly. They write about the experiment and are given the opportunity to change their varibles to make their rocket work.

Students explore the differences between surface water and ground water. They collect data using maps and graphs and investigate a Texas river basin and a nearby aquifer. They complete a written report including maps and data regarding...

Students research the availability, usage and demand for water in the local area historically and use projections of the availability, usage and demand for water up to the year 2050. They gather data and present the information in...

Students observe a video of a model classroom. In the video, children are creating a checklist outlining what makes a good number story. Students discuss teacher methods to ensure a task is accomplished. They discuss how to determine...

Visually represent a retelling of the story by writing and illustrating their own Hungry Caterpillar book.Observe and describe the life cycle of a butterfly.Also, observe caterpillars, record growth rates and changes over time.