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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Algebraic Horse
Reinforce the correct order of mathematical operations by playing this fast-paced game of algebraic H-O-R-S-E. Figure out the leader's chosen mathematical expression of operations and numbers.
Subjects: Math
All Charged Up
Charge up this plastic tube with a quick rub and watch the little balls dance!
Subjects: Physical Science
All Tied Up
Challenge your students with these wonderful, complex, historical knots! Not only do knots have their place in history, learning to tie knots using visual directions appeals to the visual as well as the kinesthetic learner, and helps develop spatial skills.
Subjects: Math, Social Studies
Alphabet Dot to Dot
Children work together to create a giant dot to dot design by rolling a ball of string to one another following an alphabet letter sequence.
Subjects: Language Arts
Alphabet Mix
Students connect letters with their related sounds and will enjoy creating and learning new words with this engaging activity.
Subjects: Language Arts
Amazing Hydro Absorber
In the polymer Olympics, this substance would win a gold medal! It can soak up and hold up to 3000 times its weight in water! Observe the polymer "grow" as water is absorbed. Explore the effect of salt on the polymer's efficiency.
Subjects: Physical Science
Amazing Magnetic Worms
Geometry, design, architecture, creativity, science... This activity has it all! In this activity, students get the opportunity to design and build a home for magnetic "pet worms", and then enjoy bringing their worms to life.
Subjects: Physical Science, Math
Ample Samples
Get a statistical snapshot of a population using simplified versions of the random, systematic, and stratified sampling techniques commonly used by researchers around the world!
Subjects: Physical Science, 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
Animal Cells
Gain a deeper understanding of the structures and functions found in animal cells by creating a model from repurposed materials.
Subjects: Life Science
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