Idea Sheets
Idea Sheets are hands-on experience guides linked to core curriculum topics.
Every Idea Sheet is cross-referenced to one or more of the curriculum subjects listed in the Content Standards. Use this Idea Sheets Search Tool to rapidly pinpoint activities that are perfectly suited to the grade level, subject area, and content standard you want to cover.
Idea Sheets are based on readily-available, low-cost materials such as cardboard tubes, bottle caps, old CD's, etc.
You can also Search Idea Sheets by Standards.
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Above & Below Zero Game!
Add positive and negative numbers on a vertical number line.
Subjects: Math
Absolutely Valuable Game!
In this fast-paced game of addition, students discover that the "absolute value" of a number is simply its distance from zero on a number line.
Subjects: Math
Add It Up
This simple hands-on activity helps students master important addition facts and become strategic problem-solvers!
Subjects: Math
Algebra Rummy
Knowledge of simple algebraic terminology allows players to form a "like terms flush" or "coefficient three of a kind" combinations and be first to dispose of all cards in hand.
Subjects: Math
Anamorphic Art
In this unique interdisciplinary activity, students use science, math, and art skills to create a drawing on a curved grid. The coordinates used for the drawing on the curved grid are the same as they would be for a square grid. This anamorphic drawing appears distorted from the original and can be difficult to recognize... until it is viewed with a cylindrical mirror! A recognizable image "magically" appears when science, math, and art are mixed together.
Subjects: Physical Science, Life Science, Math, Art
Aquatic Quadratics!
Graph a curve and derive a quadratic model from experimental data in this wet and wonderful activity that demonstrates how math and science flow together!
Subjects: Physical Science, Math
Area Antics
This popular activity plays like the card game "War", but with a new twist. Players estimate, and then measure, the area of shapes by covering them with centimeter blocks. With practice, they internalize the concept of area and learn to estimate it. This activity can also be used to learn about perimeter. Adding more layers of blocks introduces the concept of volume.
Subjects: Math
Binary Dots
Counting in binary is quite straightforward and makes for an interesting and compelling activity for any student who can do simple addition. This uncomplicated game creates an opportunity to practice counting in binary. It reinforces understanding of place value and can be extended into a discussion of other bases and number systems.
Subjects: Math
Cabbage Patch Indicator
Red cabbage juice is amazing! Acids and bases make it change color!
Subjects: Physical Science, Life Science
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