Sixth graders examine how plants collect water and breathe. In groups, they participate in a variety of activities in which they discover how plants operate in terrariums. To end the lesson, they discuss why plants are important to the...

In this recycling vocabulary activity, learners read 15 clues that include both a definition and word puzzle. Students must decide what recycling word the definition and puzzle describes and write the word on the line provided. 

Building a scientific vocabulary is important for all students and this presentation provides a list of words typical to 4th grade science curriculum. Tip: Adding images to this resource will make the vocabulary more accessible to ELLs...

Students conduct a scientific investigation about organic or inorganic waste.  In this organic or inorganic waste instructional activity, students create a compost heap to determine the difference between inorganic and organic...

Garbage, recycle, compost: Does it really matter where we put our trash once we are done? By making detailed observations over seven weeks, kids will see which materials break down naturally to become a healthy part of the soil, and...

Students build a coral polyp out of a banana, straw, oyster crackers, sprinkles, and more. In this coral polyp lesson plan, students also list the differences between plants and animals.

Lovely pictures help to summarize the different characteristics of fungi in this PowerPoint which covers structure, function and the way that fungi get nutrients.  Symbiotic relationships are examined, and some commercial uses are...

Which of the following can you survive without for the longest time: water, food, or a positive mental attitude? The answer may surprise you. Guide learners of all ages through games, activities, and discussions about surviving in the...

Ethical concerns are not always black and white. A well-designed lesson presents learners with scenarios for which ethics may come into question. Scholars learn to consider the different sides of a situation and make an unbiased...

Students study what happened to the dinosaurs and possible causes of extinction.  In this investigative lesson students create dinosaur eggs. 

Students and teacher discuss having pets such as dogs and/or cats, etc. They then read a book about pets and listen to a veterinarian visit with the them about their work and taking care of animals.

Pupils apply skills they have learned to construct an accurate model of the Brassica and then work together on a group project. They analyze how the parts of a system go together, and how these parts depend on each other. Finally,...

Learners complete a variety of activities to study different concepts in Science. The activities are part of a layered curriculum. This is used to differentiate instruction and give a wide variety of assessment opportunities.

Students brainstorm how to handle conflict scenario.  In this character education lesson plan, students read a story and respond as to how the characters should handle the conflict. Students examines feelings...

In this fossils activity, students read 13 clues pertaining to fossils. Students fit their answers in a crossword puzzle. There is no word bank.

Students explain the difference between dominant and recessive genes, identify what causes differences in the traits of parents and their offspring, and explain how sex is determined. They will also improve their reading and...

In this recycling vocabulary activity, students find their way through a maze by using clues about recycling and spelling out words. A reference web site is included for additional activities. 

In this recycling worksheet, students read definitions of recycling words, then fill in missing letters to complete the matching words. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

For this recycling worksheet, students choose the correct definition for a set of 15 words related to recycling. A reference web site is included for additional activities. 

In this recycling worksheet, students complete 10 multiple choice questions, choosing the correct recycling related word that fits a given description.

In this recycling vocabulary words instructional activity, 3rd graders write recycling words next to the definitions that are provided. Students write words for 15 definitions.

Display seven items for your biologists to consider. Are they living or non-living? How can you tell? This is a simple outline of what you can display and questions that can be discussed as this topic is explored. One way to use this...

Students go out into the garden and observe pollinating animals through hand lenses. In this pollination lesson plan, students also discuss how animals carry seeds to create new plants elsewhere.

Students study the advantages and disadvantages of bacteria.  In this bacteria lesson students draw and label the different types of bacteria.