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The Rotten Truth
Fourth graders investigate compost. In this Science lesson, 4th graders take notes on the components of soil and its relation to plant growth. Students describe the steps in making compost.
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The Soil Chain
Fourth graders show the needs of plants met by soil. In this Science lesson, 4th graders detail the components of soil and determine which are living or once living and non-living. Students determine the needs of plant growth that are...
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What Do You Do With An Orphaned Cheetah?
Students brainstorm techniques for teaching baby cheetahs survival skills. In this science lesson, students view an episode of "Cheetah Orphans" and work together to analyze the situation and develop a plan to teach the baby cheetahs the...
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Water
High schoolers create a water filter according to given criteria. I this chemistry lesson, students evaluate the importance of water in their lives. They develop a book or brochure on the water treatment process.
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Production Consumption Worksheet
In this environment worksheet, learners answer the 12 questions related to the concepts of manufacturing and consumption of real products.
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Pill Bug Extravaganza
Tenth graders watch a PowerPoint presentation to review the scientific process. They examine pill bugs before designing an experiment to find new discoveries about these Crustaceans. They complete ten lessons in this unit.
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Measuring Density
Pupils explore the concept of density. They use the the formula Density = Mass/Volume, one can determine where certain liquids and objects will settle in a graduated cylinder. In addiiton, they design a process to separate the liquids.
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Earthquakes
Students observe the melting of ice. In this phase change instructional activity, students observe ice as it melts. They discuss the process and create a Venn diagram comparing water and ice.
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Wolves
Students utilize several different sources to research wolves, after completing the K-W-L process.
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Anticodons And Amino Acids Game
Students examine the process of protein synthesis. In small groups, they select an index card, and translate the DNA to an amino acid, and define the words on an anticodon/amino acid chart.
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What Is Your Explanation for the Evidence?
Students encounter an interactive computer program activity designed as a diagnostic of student beliefs related to the theory of evolution. Students process the Hypercard cascades structured around a set of biological topics related to...
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Genetic Challenge Worksheet
For this genetics worksheet, students describe how to tell the difference between DNA, RNA, and proteins. Students also learn about the processes of transcription and translation. This worksheet has 3 short answer and 3 fill in the blank...
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Thermodynamics
In this thermodynamics worksheet, students review enthalpy, state functions, bond energy, and heat capacity. This worksheet has 2 multiple choice, 6 matching, and 12 problems to solve.
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Entropy
In this entropy worksheet, students calculate the change in entropy and rank absolute molar entropies. This worksheet has 12 problems to solve.
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Classification for Beginners
Students explore the process of classification. In this rock classification lesson, students conduct a scientific investigation that requires them to follow the provided steps to classify rocks.
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How Many Pancake Tortoises
In this mathematics lesson, 3rd graders estimate how many pancake tortoises they think it will take to reach the height of a giraffe. Students watch a video and take notes before they begin the estimation process
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Flowering Phenology: How Do Plants Know When to Flower?
Students study the process of plant reproduction and the biotic and abiotic factors that affect flowering phenology. In this plant reproduction lesson, students describe the interaction of environmental factors as it relates to...
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Protein Synthesis
For this biology worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 35 questions on protein synthesis. They identify the different parts of the cell involved in the process.
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Anatomy and Physiology
Students explore anatomy and physiology using various activities. In this biology lesson, students reasearch about medical radiation and its applications. They study cell cycle, cell division and other processes that sustain life.
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Carbon Monoxide and Population Density
Tenth graders investigate the carbon monoxide level at a fixed latitude to determine if there is a relationship to population density. They download data sets and generate a graph, and find locations using the Earth's coordinate system....
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Math in Science-Radioactive Decay and Half-Life
In this radioactive decay and half-life worksheet, students use given half-lifes to calculate the amount of time it will take for certain amounts of elements to decay. They also find the age of samples and determine how many grams of...
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Political Science: Political Analysis Through Satire
Students identify, analyze and explain examples of politcal satire. They discuss the role of political satire in the democratic process and create and present examples of political satire.
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Plastics Crossword
In this chemistry worksheet, students look for the solutions to the crossword puzzle that is based upon the topic of plastics. The sheet is helpful for vocabulary.
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Metals
For this chemistry worksheet, students use the clues at the bottom of the sheet to complete the crossword puzzle on metals. There are 21 clues to solve on the sheet.