Students investigate germs. In this health lesson, students use "glow lotion" on their hands and look at them under a black light. Students observe the cleanliness of their hands under the black light.

Third graders understand that the smallest particle is an atom. In this matter lesson, 3rd graders make a piece of aluminum smaller and smaller to see that what's left is still aluminum. Students recognize that cutting into smaller...

Third graders explore the relationship of mass to volume. In this physical science lesson plan, 3rd graders participate in an investigation with a several materials and measure the mass and volume using scientific tools. Students discuss...

Students discover types of energy. In this physics lesson, students discuss ways to power a car a design a model car kit with an alternative form of energy.

Students follow deer through Yellowstone Park and record the number of deer from year to year. In this basic needs of deer lesson, students work in small groups and chart the number of deer each year and give explanations using as...

Sixth graders simulate primary and secondary waves. In this earthquakes waves instructional activity, 6th graders experiment using a slinky to gain understanding of how waves are created during an earthquake. Students record observations...

Students observe and study mutations. In this mutations lesson plan, students work in groups to complete observation tables of various mutations of the zebra fish embryos. Groups give presentations about their observations.

Young scholars conduct a series of scientific investigation using bioinformatics. For this molecular biology lesson, students collect experimental data using different educational softwares. They calculate and analyze relationships using...

Students learn about inventions of the Industrial Revolution and their impact on life. For this Industrial Revolution lesson, students look at how the Industrial Revolution changed the work experience from farms to factories. They tell...

Fourth graders learn how to find books in the library. In this library lesson, 4th graders observe how to use an online system to search for a book by title, author and subject. Students practice searching for books.

Students explain the methods of filing tax returns and the advantages of preparing and transmitting tax returns electronically. They identify the return method that is most appropriate for certain taxpayers.

Students view a television program that traces the use of the assembly line in mass production and the subsequent conflict between workers' rights and management. They analyze and discuss the portrayal of the American worker over time...

Students interpret a map scale to measure the space in a milking parlor. They reveiw the process of using a map scale to calculate distances. Students are given worksheets, they read the information in the box together. They draw an...

Students read the book "Caps for Sale." Students model reading a sentence and using one color cap and the color word (written in its color). They match the color word (written in its color) to the correct color hat.

In this science technology learning exercise, students will read about how robots have helped scientists explore areas that humans cannot. Students will complete 2 short answer questions based on the reading.

For this telemetry worksheet, learners will read about how telemetry works and the different ways that scientist use telemetry to gather data. Students complete 2 short answer questions based on the reading.

In this industrial inventions learning exercise, learners expand their knowledge through ten fill in the blank questions that relate to the aforementioned topic.

Students explore the concept of models. In this model lesson, students examine 3-dimensional models of various objects and body parts to better understand the natural world.

High schoolers model how the malaria-causing protist avoids immune response in its host. In this parasite biology lesson, students use printed cell images to model the way that Plasmodium changes surface protein markers every few...

Students explore aquatic snails. In this life science instructional activity, students create a class list of questions about aquatic snails and begin to observe aquatic snails in the classroom. Students record observations.

Fourth graders explore the pollination process. In this plant biology instructional activity, 4th graders dissect a flower to identify the parts of a flower and watch a video to see seed dispersal. Students write about the pollination...

Students create their own investigations. In this science experiments lesson, students use the steps of the scientific method to design an investigation. Students share their findings on a poster.

Students discover cells make up all living things. In this life science lesson, students investigate living organisms and the cells that create them. Finally the students create a testable question, conduct an investigation, and draw...

Students explore the concept of classification. In this classification instructional activity, students collaborate to create lists of living thing similarities in order to differentiate between living and non-living things. Students...