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Introduction to Slope Fields
Students plot slope fields. For this introduction to slope fields lesson, students plot 12 slope fields for given differential equations.
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Day and Night in the Desert
Learners illustrate scenes showing day and nighttime activities in the desert. They include plant and animal life including predators and prey.
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Cultural Contact
Students explore the diversity of the Hispanic Culture, utilizing technology enhanced research and creative graphics (by hand) to retell the researched story.
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Linear Equations
In this algebra worksheet, students solve and graph linear equations. They differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. There are 35 questions about graphing.
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How To Create A Mural
Students brainstorm ideas and come up with a concept to portray into a mural. In this painting lesson plan, students base their mural off of the work of Keith Haring.
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Do You Have A Sinking Feeling?
Young scholars plot the positions of vessels given bearings in the form of landmarks. They explain how the debris field can help solve the mystery in how the ship sunk.
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Investigating Nets and Polyhedra
Fifth graders create a net for a given polyhedron. They determine the corresponding polyhedron for a given net. Students investigate several polyhedra (cube, tetrahedron, and one of their choosing) and their corresponding nets. They...
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Causation-Exploration and World Trade
Students investigate spice trade. In this world history lesson, students identify various spices in jars and their places of origin. Students listen to a lecture on how spices came to countries in Europe. Students complete a source...
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It's Happening, Where? Find the Absolute and Relative Location of News Articles
Pupils read newspaper articles. In this social studies instructional activity, students locate the latitude and longitude of the location where the news article takes place. Pupils write a summary of the news article.
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Pythagorean Theorem
Students explore how the Pythagorean Theorem works and how to apply it.
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Necessary Nitrogen
High schoolers view a video that presents the biogeochemical cycle of nitrogen. They compare types of soils and consider how different fertilizers affect soil composition.
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Regions of Virginia
Fourth graders research an assigned region of Virginia. They work in groups to create a PowerPoint presentation. They present their information to the class. Students are tested on the information from their region as well as the regions...
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Making a Grocery List
Students make a list and decode words that are related to grocery shopping. In this grocery shopping lesson plan, students discuss what you do at the grocery store.
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Leaf Patterns
First graders explore the existence of patterns in everyday items. In this science and math integrated lesson, 1st graders match leaves with a name word card and organize them into four patterns. This lesson includes a reading of And the...
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Genetically Inherited Traits
Students explore heredity by examining how traits are passed from parent to offspring. Genetic terminology is examined and examples of inherited traits discussed. calculating genetic probability is also investigated in this lesson.
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Hands On: Area of Triangles
In this area of triangles practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Shape and Space: Transformations
Students explore transformations. In this mathematical transformations lesson, students define quadrilaterals, convert centimeters to meters, and complete a transformations worksheet.
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Tile Patterns that Grow
Students explore how a pattern built with square tiles grows and describe the change from stage to stage. They predict later stages of a tile design sequence and create math equations related to the growth of tile designs.
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Funding the Arts: Art from the Heart
Students explore means by which community arts might be supported. In this "community" social studies instructional activity, students research various local non-profit organizations. Students role-play as members of the board of a...
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Plant Systems
Young scholars examine plant systems. For this life science lesson, students explore leaf and root systems on paper in a terrarium that they design and construct.
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Is Charleston Your Lucky Charm?
Students determine what makes Charleston, West Virginia unique. In this West Virginia history lesson plan, students explore the West Virginia History Museum to identify why Charleston became the capitol of the state.
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How are we Related?
Young scholars differentiate functions based on their domain and range. For this algebra lesson, students define function, domain, range and relation. They analyze graphs and coordinate pairs for input and output values making up a...
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Drugs And The Law Opinion Poll
Students are given statements about the war on drugs and they are to decide if they agree or disagree with them.
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Sunken Slave Ship
Students imagine they are archaeologists who are looking for treasure under the sand or sea. They work in teams to create the story and site of a shipwreck in a tub or aquarium filled with sand and water.