Learning Activities

Wind Cars PDF Instructions Prefer a PDF? Just click the button below and you can download or view a PDF version of this activity. Introduction: Students design and construct small, wind-powered sail cars using limited quantities of drinking straws, masking tape, paper and beads. Students could even compete to see which sail car travels the […]

Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 4 or moreTime: 25 minutes Introduction: There are two things that help increase motivation: First, a passion or interest, and second, plugging in to a “support system.”  This activity is designed to help students see that their abilities can be increased by learning from the passions, interests, and strengths of

Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 30-40 minutes Introduction: Desire, time, and effort are the keys to achieving goals and getting satisfying results out of life.  In this activity, students will use this formula to build a swing suspended from a doorway. They will work as a team and be able to enjoy

Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Object lessonGrades: K-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 5 minutes Introduction: This ice-breaking activity demonstrates that confidence and positive self-talk can bring about satisfying results.  Materials: (The printed materials below can be found at the link above.) 1 piece of letter-size cardstock paper with a big question mark (?) 1 piece

Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: GroupGrades: 4-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 10 minutes Introduction: We have all heard the expressions; “Every cloud has a silver lining,” or “Look on the bright side.” The message of these is to see the positive possibilities in seemingly negative situations. When channeling energy into overcoming challenges, seeing the potential