Fourth graders investigate the concepts of circuits and conductors. In this circuits and conductors instructional activity set, 4th graders watch demonstrations of circuits and look at images to identify whether they are complete...

Students play a game to discover simple patterns. In this geometric designs lesson, students use a game board and counters to represent survivals, deaths, and births. They explore simple patterns for several generations.

Students develop the concept of diffusion. In this science lesson plan, students demonstrate diffusion of molecules of matter in various states.

Students study the relationship between current, voltage and resistance in a series circuit.  In this investigative lesson students watch a demonstration and see how voltage is measured and see what OHM's law is.   

Students explore the process of fermentation through the process of making Sauerkraut. Students use their observational skills and their five senses to create an articulate description of their lab created sauerkraut. They discuss the...

Students determine which cell organelles have a similar function to different places in a city.

The endoplasmic reticulum is compared to a manufacturing plant with an assembly line to help students understand the functions of this important cell organelle.

Explains what vacuoles are and what their functions are in animal cells and plant cells, and offers analogies to help students understand their different roles.

Presents information about lysosomes and offers analogies to help students recall their functions in a cell.

Presents information about vacuoles and offers analogies to help students recall their functions in a cell.