Science Lesson Plans

Students classify sciences. In this Applied Science lesson plan, students compare and contrast subfields of science. Students discuss types of sciences and the meanings of the word roots of the names.

Sixth graders explore physical and chemical changes. In this physical science activity, 6th graders study vocabulary, discuss the changes they see in the world and look up information on chemical and physical changes. Students create graphic organizers to compare chemical and physical changes, take a walk outside and identify 10 examples of each. Students take pictures of one chemical and one physical change. They write a paragraph about each.

Students explore Earth science by identifying characteristics of water. In this water cycle lesson, students read 10 separate books regarding Earth science and weather patterns. Students analyze the information from the books and complete graphic arts activities, vocabulary quizzes and study questions.

Students build a dialog journal within their science class. They develop written responses to questions asked by the teacher in a journal notebook. Teachers have the responsibility to read and respond to student responses.

Students observe two rocket science experiments, and create a graph to demonstrate the results. They draw a picture and write an explanation of the results of the experiments.

Students choose one of the ideas for a science project reflecting their knowledge about coal. They then choose a catchy title to spark interest that describes their project. They use the scientific method to explain the process.

Learners conduct an experiment. In this physical science lesson plan, students learn about Isaac Newton's theory that for every action there is an equal but opposite reaction. Learners show this theory by looking at how a rocket is propelled through outer space.

Sixth graders discover heat is conducted in a variety of ways. In this physical science lesson, 6th graders investigate various conductors of heat, they explain their findings, and discover how energy is exchanged between objects through radiation. To conclude the lesson, students write predictions in their science notebooks to questions prompted by the teacher.

Students explore their new science classroom.  In this classroom exploration lesson, students observe a floor plan drawing of their new science classroom through a PowerPoint presentation.  Students then get to have a hands on look at the actual room and the items within it.

Fourth graders examine pumpkins and use the scientific method to explore its contents.  For this Pumpkin Science lesson, 4th graders measure pumpkins for circumference. Students dress as if they were in a lab and work in pairs to estimate,and  predict and record information about the inside and outside of the pumpkin. Students will experiment to find if their pumpkin sinks or floats.