Fifth graders identify function of phytoplankton in the biospere by conducting experiments and simulations and reading for information. They detect the presence of phytoplankton in bodies of water by examining ocean in satellite images...

Students develop simple observations. They observe bleeding of colored inks with water, to understand mixtures, and to make generalized inferences from their observations.

Does matter really matter? Properties of matter are discussed by Sam and RJ: mass, volume, and density. They differentiate between mass and weight. They explain how to measure these properties. Make sure to teach your class about other...

Six color posters are included, one for each step of the scientific method. Each step in the process is named, and three points to remember or questions to ask are also included to stimulate thinking.

Students use a new tool to help them be more creative in designing their quilts. After watching a demonstration, they design their own color combinations and select the fabric for their quilt. They reiew the color wheel and warm and...

Students discover the effects of color.

Students identify different color models and the application of the color theory. They create different visualizations that compare color models.

Sixth graders create black and white pictures followed by a re-creation of the same picture using color with an emphasis on contrast, depth, and mood.

Middle schoolers are introduced to the primary and secondary colors. Using a worksheet, they follow the directions from their teacher to complete the activity. To end the lesson, they use the worksheet to create a separate color wheel.

Young scholars create a book about colors. In this exploring colors lesson, students read the book Hailstones and Halibut Bones. Young scholars select a color and describe how the color looks, feels, tastes, and smells like. Students...

Young scholars observe the interactions of chlorophyll and light. They develop and form their own testable hypotheses. Students predict the color of chlorophyll in various types of plants.

In this early childhood counting and coloring learning exercise, learners color the picture according to the instructions and then count and record the number of kittens in the picture. This task is ideal for beginning counters and readers.

Students investigate the psychology behind color choices using two sites on the Internet. They complete a worksheet and construct an Inspiration file with the data from the charts. Then they form a hypothesis and test it using the...

Students experiment with color. For this career lesson plan, students explore how color is applied and experienced in images and designs as they undertake the part of a graphic designer's or painter's role.

Young scholars will see how different colors of lights mix. In this light and color lesson, students watch as flashlights of different colors are shined individually, then together. Young scholars observe that the light travels in...

Students create color wheels using painted pictures of fruit in this fun and decorative Art lesson about color mixing, primary, and complimentary colors. It is suggested that younger children be provided pre-drawn fruit shapes for this...

Students become familiar with the jobs of different types of trucks.  In this color of trucks instructional activity, students decorate trucks with decorations based on the job of the truck.  Students describe the trucks...

Young scholars define and create an abstract art work. They introduce the artist Piet Mondrian and review geometric shapes (rectangles & squares), straight , angular lines, color.

Young scholars use different color items to sort by color and different attributes of the manipulatives given to them. In this sorting lesson plan, students also write a journal entry or draw a picture of their activity.

Students conduct an experiment to change the color of E. coli bacteria using genetic engineering. They work in small groups to add a plasmid containing a gene for red pigment to the bacteria and culture the bacteria to see if it ...

Second graders explore the properties of primary color and investigate what happens when primary colors are mixed. They listen to the story The Crayon Box That Talked and list the colors. They experiment mixing primary colors and...

Students explore data. They gather data and generate questions about the data in pictographs, tallies, tables, and bar graphs. Students use color tiles pulled by random to create their own bar graph. They discuss the bar graphs they...

In this counting colors activity, students practice their counting and color recognition skills. Students look at six groups of colored blocks in which they count the number of blocks by color.

Students recognize and spell color and shape words. In this color and shape words lesson plan, students reinforce their vocabulary and spelling skills.