Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students discover the demands of current science professions as well as the contributions past scientists have made to these professions. They research famous scientists of the past and complete a written report. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students are introduced to how to practice science experiments safely outside of school. In groups, they create a poster showing the safety guidelines and responses to specific situations should they occur. They also practice using different scientific tools properly. Full Review »

Grade Range
7th - 8th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students investigate how knowledge of science influences people in their daily lives, specifically in their careers. Students conduct interviews with an individual in a Science or Technology career as part of their research on the impact science has on occupational decisions. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th
Rating
Rated 4.0/5 Stars.

In these science lesson plans, students examine the process of conducting a science experiment. They discuss what makes a good science experiment, then examine pull-back cars and incline planes to determine what experiment they can conduct. They design an experiment for the cars, then critique a separate experiment.

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Grade Range
3rd - 4th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students complete another Read about Science with a focus on toys. Individually, they read a book of their choice about toys and define new vocabulary. To end the science lesson, they complete a KWL chart and share what they gathered with the class.

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Grade Range
3rd
Rating
Rated 2.0/5 Stars.

Students choose around three science books to read during their sustained silent reading period about toys and transportation. They can either bring science books from home or choose from the ones in the classroom provided for them. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd
Rating
Rated 2.0/5 Stars.

Students, within this workshop on reading about science, focus on science textbooks and other sources to learn more about science. They focus on interest on unresolved items in the W column of the KWL Chart and then identify books that could help them find the answers to their questions.

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Grade Range
4th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students are introduced to the Read About Science program. In groups, they complete a KWL chart and read books related to the topics in the "W" section of the chart. After reading the book, they share what they gathered in groups. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd
Rating
Rated 4.0/5 Stars.

Students read science books and then observe a mini-lesson about science books in general, completing the "W" of the KWL chart. They then choose science books efficently and engage in Sustained Silent Reading for the appropriate length of time and then observe as the teacher models how to share with others what they have just read. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students listen to a mini-lesson about science books in general and then choose books efficently. They engage in Sustained Silent Reading for the amount of time available and appropriate and then conclude with a short share session so that students can share their enthusiasm about books. Full Review »