Students observe the rusting process in the lab. For this chemistry lesson, students rank metals according to their conductivity. They give real world applications of this activity.

Students research the damage to the environment by certain plant species. They create an experimental design which they test how these species take over certain habitats. They share their information with the class.

Students investigate how water travels up the stem of vascular plants by using food coloring to stain the xylem of a number of different plants. They know the function of leaves, stems, and root at the end of the experiment.

Students explore a series of activities on using BLAST. In this biology lesson, students explain the significance of BLAST in DNA query. They give real world applications of BLAST.

In this combination worksheet, students draw Venn Diagrams, they determine the number of combinations of a particular event using tree diagrams or the fundamental counting principle. This one-page worksheet contains approximately eight...

When practicing problem-solving skills students have to hone their critical thinking. In this worksheet on problem solving, 5th graders have to determine which operation and what strategy to use when answering the word problem. This...

In this parentheses activity, students read about the uses of parentheses, then correctly place them in a set of 6 sentences.

Students explore mathematics by participating in a nature measurement activity. In this rain lesson, students discuss the appropriate methods used in order to measure rain downpour. Students utilize a plastic bottle, tape, stones...

Students demonstrate their knowledge of the heart and heart disease by creating and presenting a project at the annual Heart Fair. They design a booth for the Heart Fair and inform people of how to have and maintain a healthy heart.

Students complete an online quiz about their familiarity with water issues. As a class, they watch a demonstration by their teacher and work together in groups to make water change into its various states. To end the lesson, they test...

Pupils review the major religions of the world. Using the internet, they research the impact of religions and the development of the area in which they originated. They work together to create a museum display and brochure showing the...

Fifth graders investigate buoyancy by conducting a science experiment.  In this water properties lesson plan, 5th graders predict which of their different paper boat designs will float for the longest period.  Students conduct...

Third graders study how forces of push and pull can change speed or direction.

Students research the plants and animals in the prairie environment. They conduct Internet research, and follow directions to construct a simulated prairie.

Young scholars use the Internet to research renewable energy.  In this science lesson, students work on projects to help them understand how we use energy around the globe.  Young scholars analyze distribution of renewable and...

Students study Avogadro's law and what it means in science.  For this gaseous lesson students complete an Avogadro's law experiment.   

Young scholars investigate the cycles of solar activity. They plot the solar activity and use the graph to answer a number of questions and explain the relationship between the solar storms and sunspots and the impact on earth and space...

Students use the six step scientific method to experiment with the differences in adhesives. Students test for tack, shear, and peel in these activities.

Students watch a video show how to identify the independent variable, dependent variable and controls in an experiment; and design experiments that use controls to isolate a single independent variable and measure the resulting dependent...

Students research the effects of invasive and exotic plants. They create posters, webpages and books to educate the community. They present their material in different forums.

In this comprehension worksheet, students read a short selection about "simple machines" and answer 4 short answer questions based on the selection.

Students explain the steps of the scientific method.  For this paper airplane lesson students design and test their own paper airplane. 

In this fractions worksheet, students find the height of each animal before the growth chart experiment. Students subtract the growth of week 1, week 2, and week 3 from the final height.

Great science fair project ideas! Learn how to ask a testable question and choose from elementary, middle school, or high school science fair project ideas. View examples of testable questions, and see what is changed, what stays the...