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Case of the Missing Pumpkin
Scientists define and discuss decomposition, and watch pumpkins decompose and return to soil in classroom experiment. They record the date the experiment began, chart changes in pumpkins on a calendar, count how many days it takes...
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Choosing Between Affect and Effect
After reading a review of the meaning and usage of affect and effect, pupils complete a practice exercise to demonstrate their understanding of this tricky pair. An answer key is provided.
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Weather Lesson 1
Learners describe and compare the layers of the atmosphere. They explain how to measure the temperature of the atmosphere. They also explain what causes the atmosphere to heat up in some places more than in others.
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Recycling
In this recycling worksheet, students explore the topic of hazardous waste and then answer 8 fill in the blank questions pertaining to recycling.
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Why Plants Are Green
Students discover the properties of chlorophyll in plants. In this plant biology lesson, students conduct an experiment to find where the chlorophyll in the plant is located. Students are split into small groups and study plant parts....
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Make a Refrigerator
Third graders explore the concept of heat transfer as experienced in wearing winter clothing and analyzing the refrigerator.
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Chemical Reactions
For this chemical reactions worksheet, students compare endothermic and exothermic reactions, closed and open systems, and reactants and products. Students review physical and chemical changes and how to balance equations. This worksheet...
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The Euglena and Spirogyra
In this Euglena and Spirogyra worksheet, students read about these two Protozoans and they answer fourteen questions about their specified structures and functions. They color a diagram of Euglena and Spirogyra and label their parts.
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Salt Marsh in a Pan
Students create a model of a salt marsh to discover the impact of pollution and human activities on water-based habitats including bays and the ocean. They recognize the relationship between natural and developed areas. Students impact...
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Agriculture is a Cycle
Students explore cycles in nature. In this cross curriculum agriculture lesson, students define "cycle" and research weather and planting folklore. Students make a bracelet in which individual colored beads represent the many "cycles" of...
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Case of the Missing Pumpkin
Students explore the process of decomposition. In this science instructional activity, students carve a pumpkin and observe as it decomposes. Students compare the changes to an uncarved pumpkin. Students write about the disappearing...
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Winter Art Lesson Plans And Adventures
See the season as an opportunity for unique creative experiences with winter art lesson plans!
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Breaking News English: Green Invitation
In this cardboard box solar cooker worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...
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North Pole
In this North Pole instructional activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions,...
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Photosynthesis
In this online interactive photosynthesis learning exercise, students respond to 9 multiple choice and fill in the blank questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
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Climate Change Quiz
In these climate change worksheets, students read through the fourteen questions about climate change. Students select the correct answer to complete the quiz.
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Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis
In this cellular respiration and photosynthesis learning exercise, students read through the presented material and draw an illustration of the production of ATP. Students answer several short answer questions about the production of...
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Petroleum Chemistry
In this petroleum chemistry worksheet, learners review hydrocarbons which includes petroleum. Students understand the properties of petroleum and where it is found. This worksheet has 12 words in a crossword puzzle, 6 fill in the blank,...
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Making Clouds: Aerosol-Cloud Interactions in a Beaker
Students observe a teacher demo on how clouds form. In this earth science instructional activity, students discover how cloudiness affects relative humidity. They explain the scattering of light by clouds.
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Outdoor Survival
Students are introduced to basic outdoor survival concepts. They identify the seven basic needs for survival. Students describe the symptoms and treatment for frostbite and hypothermia. They compare and contrast the value of different...
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Earth Day Crossword Puzzle-- Difficult
In this science worksheet, students participate in an Earth Day activity by completing a crossword puzzle. Students read each clue. The answer which fits in the puzzle is provided in a scrambled word form. Students unscramble the words...
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The Magic School Bus Goes on Air
Students conduct an experiment to determine the properties of air based on a Magic School Bus adventure. They inflate and deflate zipper plastic bags to show that air takes up space and holds objects. They associate this with riding a...
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Eukaryotic Cell Structure
In this cell structure worksheet, students review the structure and function of eukaryotic cells. Students also compare and contrast an animal cell with a plant cell. This worksheet has 15 fill in the blank, 8 true or false, and 7...
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Designer Trees A Way To Slow Down The Greenhouse Effect
In this environmental worksheet, students read the sheet that is about the greenhouse effect. They examine possible solutions to the problem.