In these two reading and comprehending a friendly letter learning exercise and a poem about a Frog learning exercise, 3rd graders read a letter from a third grader and answer questions about it. Students answer 11 multiple choice...

Learners use inquiry to explore how their dunking duckie bobs up and down. In this states of matter lesson, the teacher guides the class towards discovering how the dunking duckies continue to bob up and down for days without being touched.

Students examine lava lamps and what causes them to work.  In this density lesson students make a lava lamp and write the scientific explanation of what happens.

Students identify the different requirements for photosynthesis to take place. For this space science lesson, students simulate conditions in Saturn to investigate if photosynthesis is possible there. They use data and observations...

Students engage in a paper treasure hunt to find a lode deposit of gold using the placer deposit concentrations of metals found in stream sediments. They use topographic maps and metal concentrations to assist them. Students discuss the...

Sudents examine the types of instruments that can be used for marine navigation and position-finding. They practice using an astrolabe to solve trigonometric problems.

Fifth graders inspect the basic functions of the immune system and determine how viruses and bacteria invade the immune system. They also explore what happens to the immune system in outer space.

Learners examine the roles of the immune system in keeping the body healthy. They see how engineers contribute to this process by creating antibiotics, and vaccinations. They discuss how an astronauts' immune system may be suppressed...

Middle schoolers create a model of the USDA's Food Pyramid Guide, using shoe boxes. They bring an assortment of shoe boxes from home. Students are given a copy of the "Food Guide Pyramid." They wrap boxes for the bread group in white,...

In this science worksheet, students match 6 animals to the clue that tells how the animal protects itself from the sun. Students also draw how they protect themselves from the sun.

In this specific heat activity, students are given examples to find the specific heats of substances and to use the specific heats to find the changes in temperatures of substances. Students solve eighteen problems using what they...

Students practice scientific inquiry while learning about bubbles. In this lesson about bubbles, students explore characteristics of bubbles. Students move through nine different "bubble" stations following directions and completing an...

In this calculating ratio and proportion worksheet, students write rations in their simplest form, write in the form 1:n for ratios, and solve word problems. Students solve 4 problems.

Students discuss what ifs with relation to their pets. In this keeping pets safe instructional activity, students create lists of pet items needed in case of disasters. Students complete worksheets related to pet safety in emergencies.

Students use weather pattern worksheets to research how weather is predicted. In this weather prediction lesson plan, students predict the weather based on the wind, rain, currents, and other patterns.

First graders explore a folktale from India. In this folktale lesson, 1st graders read the tale, Growing Gold and discuss facts about India. Students construct the national flag of India from construction paper. Students also participate...

Students practice memorizing the seven days of the week and keeping them in order.  In this calendar instructional activity, students read aloud the book Today is Monday by Eric Carle, and create their own calendar style book...

In this idioms online worksheet, students use drop down menus add the correct word to 10 idioms. They submit their answers using the "Done" button.

In this comprehension worksheet, students read a selection about the giant giraffe, then answer 5 multiple choice questions. Answers provided.

Students recognize the phoneme /g/. Through matching activities, students discriminate the phoneme /g/ from other letters and phonemes. They associate the phoneme /g/ with its letter representation and identify the phoneme /g/ in various...

Students aim to explain the need for standardization of units of measurement. They pose their own standards for the value of a kilogram and compare them with the currently used standard.

Third graders participate in a simulation in which they experience problems elderly people face on a daily basis.

Students complete an obstacle course while in a wheelchair in order to increase disabilities awareness.

Students participate in a simulation using M&M's that highlights Garrett Hardin's concept of the "tragedy of the commons." They use the activities to study sustainability issues in the fishing industry.