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Kepler and his Laws
Young scholars examine Kepler's Laws. They confirm Kepler's 3rd law by comparing orbital periods and mean distances for all major planets and study conic sections, qualitatively.
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Newton's Theory of Universal Gravitation
Students explore how Newton tied together the gravity observed on Earth and the motion of the Moon. They apply an earlier lesson about centripetal forces.
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Kepler's 3rd Law
Students derive the velocity in a circular orbit of any radius. They derive the Earth escape velocity and prove Kepler's 3rd law for circular orbits # A simple formula for the orbital period in a circular Earth orbit of given radius.
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The Way Things Fall
High schoolers explore concept of acceleration and motion under the influence of gravity, starting with free fall and ending with motions that start out with both horizontal and vertical initial velocities.
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Newton's Second Law
High schoolers examine how physical quantities and laws depend distance, mass and time. They examine the MKS system; meter, kilogram and second, for doing calculations.
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Hula Hoop Together
Learners use hula hoops and music to develop a motor skill. When the music stops students should find a blue hoop. This is also a good lesson for socializaiton.
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Garbage/Solid Waste Disposal
Students examine the problem of solid waste disposal in modern society. They decide on a site for waste disposal. They investigate the many different types of waste that need to be dealt with. They participate in three learning station...
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Experimenting with Yeast Metabolism
Ninth graders determine the rate of respiration by yeast and which sugars can be used as a food source by yeast using a CO2 gas sensor and computer software. This lesson is for an honors Biology class.
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Distinguishing Between Levels of Government
Twelfth graders study confederal, federal, and unitary governments. They compose an essay that compares and contrasts the purpose of state/local government with that of the national government in the American federal system.
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Human Rights Education Handbook: Packing Your Suitcase
Young scholars are given a scenerio in which they receive a letter threatening their lives for suspected subversive activities. They must pack their bags and flee. Students list what they will take. They read their list to the class, the...
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Volume & Candy Creations Model
Sixth graders investigate surface area. In this surface area lesson, 6th graders design a box of candy that has a volume of 30 cubic inches. Students are trying to minimize surface area while keeping volume constant. ...
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Bon Voyage Math
Sixth graders investigate the cost of throwing a party. In this cost of throwing a party lesson, 6th graders have to throw a going away party for 2 exchange students given a $350 budget. Students work in groups to determine...
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Word Meanings From Context
In this word meanings worksheet, students practice using context clues to find the correct multiple choice meanings or synonyms for the following five words: instigate, strive, clandestine, chronic and conspicuous.
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Total English Advanced: Which is the Correct Modal?
In this practice of modals activity, students choose the correct modal in order to complete 10 sentences and then discuss their answers to 5 questions with a partner.
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Describe a Person
In this descriptive paragraph worksheet, students choose one friend or family member and brainstorm information that describes them in detail. Students then write their brainstorm information into complete sentences. Students then write...
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Word Choice: Who and Whom
In these word choice worksheets, students read the sentences and complete the sentences with the word choices of either or who or whom.
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This is Rosa Parks
Students observe the difference that one person can make. For this Civil Rights Movement lesson, students discuss the concepts of segregation and boycotting. They compare and contrast two African American women who were pivotal to the...
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Caldecott Medal Winners
Second graders identify Caldecott Medal winners. In this library media lesson, 2nd graders view an overhead transparency of Caldecott Medal winners from 1987-2004 and answer questions based on the data that is displayed.
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Using Have To/Has To
In this using have or has worksheet, students read the dialogues and complete the sentences with forms of 'have to.' Students then complete the conversations by asking questions with forms of 'have to.'
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Object Pronouns
In this pronouns worksheet, learners complete a 14 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz. Students select the correct object pronoun for each sentence.
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Comeback Kid: Embraer has hot new jet
Students read an article from USA Today and participate in discussions and activities. In this reading comprehension lesson students analyze the article is from the money section of the newspaper and discusses the aircraft maker,...
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More Moms, Fewer Pops
Students explore the concept of women entrepreneurs. In this women entrepreneurs instructional activity, students read an article about women opening their own businesses. Students discuss factors influencing women to become...
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 1, Grade 5
In this 5th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students read 2 fictional selections and respond to multiple choice and open-ended questions regarding the pieces. Students also read 2...
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 1, Grade 5
In this 5th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice instructional activity, 5th graders read 2 fictional selections and respond to multiple choice and open-ended questions regarding the pieces. Students also read 2...