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High School Science Activity: Spheres of the Earth

Similar to the ways in which plants and animals are classified, the spheres of the Earth are also categorized by their properties.  Review each sphere below and discover the characteristics of each....

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High School Math Activity: Create A Number Line

Use this number line to practice complex problems. Plot numbers, find the opposite, find the absolute value, and plot inequalities, or just use the tool to add and subtract. Set any value for the ‘x’...

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High School History Activity: Trans-Siberian Railway

At the turn of the 20th century, Russian Tsar Alexander III began construction on the Trans-Siberian Railway. The railway is 5,772 miles long which is more than twice as long as the contiguous United...

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High School History Activity: England’s Constitutional Monarchy

In this activity, take a short quiz to review the events that led to England’s transition of power from the Crown to Parliament. Then see if you can place the tiles in the correct sequence on the...

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6th-8th Grade Activity: Journalism Ethics

In journalism, there is a fine line between what is legal and what is ethical. If a journalist is found guilty of breaking these rules there can be severe repercussions. In this activity explore...

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6th-8th Grade Activity: Journalists Cover Historical Events

Explore several monumental events in American history from the Hindenburg disaster, to the first man on the moon, through September 11, 2001. Each event captivated the American people and journalists...

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High School History Activity: The Civil Rights Movement

Travel back in time to the 1950s, during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. You are a journalist covering several key stories and are tasked with following some iconic figures and covering...

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High School History Activity: Wilson’s Deal

In the twilight days of World War I, the major countries convened in Versailles, France to determine the end of the Great War. President Woodrow Wilson brought a 14 point plan dubbed Wilson’s Deal in...

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High School Science Learning Activity: Mitosis

Use the interactive slide bar to learn about each stage of Mitosis. Can you memorize them all with out the activity? Click here for full screen This activity can be found in our High School Biology...

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High School Science Learning Activity: Chromosome Mutation

Using this science activity learn the different types of mutations that occur at the genetic level. These mutations include Point Mutation, Deletion, Translocation, and Inversion. Click here for full...

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High School Science Learning Activity: DNA Replication

Use this science activity to learn about how DNA replicates. ‘Unzip’ this DNA, then choose the correct enzymes to replicate the strand. More high school science activities This activity can be found in...

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High School Math Learning Activity: Graphing Imaginary Numbers

Imaginary numbers can be difficult to comprehend. Visualizing the problem often makes it easier to understand. Use this great tool to practice graphing imaginary numbers. Click here for full screen...

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History: Minoan Trade Routes

Learn about the ancient Minoan Trade routes in the Mediterranean and how through the simple trading of goods; ideas, beliefs and cultures were influenced. Click here for full screen This course can be...

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History: Mad Scramble for Africa

Because Africa was so rich in minerals, and natural resources, powerful European countries all scrambled to control different parts of it in the late 1800’s. Learn about this time period and how that...

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History: Latin America Countries

Chile, Nicaragua, and El Salvador were all going through a time of social unrest in the 1950’s. Can you match each statement to the correct country? Click here for full screen This activity can be...

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World History: The Cold War

Learn more about these events which led to the Cold War in this activity. After World War II, much of the world was split between the communist, Soviet Union-controlled countries in the east, and...

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High School Math Learning Activity: Correlation Coefficient

Practice identifying the correlation coefficient in this interactive activity. Use the slider to estimate how strongly the given scatter points resemble each other. Then compare your estimate to the...

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High School Chemistry Learning Activity: Balancing Oxidation

Practice oxidation using this interactive tool. Go through each step to learn how to balance oxygen molecules. Click here for full screen More high school science activities This activity can be found...

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High School Math Learning Activity: Monty Hall Problem

Monty Hall was the host for the television show Let’s Make a Deal. In one event on the show, contestants chose a door they believed had a prize behind it. Upon choosing, they were shown what was behind...

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High School Science Learning Activity: Air Pollution Regulation Timeline

We’ve all heard about global warming, and the serious effects it can have on our world. Did you know that regulation for air pollution has been in place for over 50 years? Follow this timeline to learn...

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