In this crystals worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by filling in the characteristics of the different crystal types including melting/boiling point and electrical conductivity.

Students explore oxygen and its physical and chemical propeties.  In this investigative instructional activity students complete several experiments using oxygen.

Ninth graders explore how electricity is created and distributed through alternative production methods. Students participate in hands-on activities, research, lecture based instruction, and CD ROM resources.

Students describe characteristics and common uses of acids and bases. They describe the role of natural indicators in the chemistry of acids and bases after testing and making observations on a variety of plant extracts. Students observe...

Students examine the carbon cycle while identifying its sources, sinks, and release agents. Using magazines and newspapers, groups of students design collages illustrating the carbon cycle. Finally, they write responses to several...

In this chemical bonding learning exercise, students review the different types of bonds and calculate the number of valence electrons in molecules. This learning exercise has 11 matching and 15 multiple choice questions.

Young scholars investigate the effects of air pollution. In this environmental instructional activity, students discuss the causes of air pollution and identify how transportation has an effect on the air quality. Young scholars identify...

Eighth graders identify the parts and functions of the microscope. In this biology lesson, 8th graders observe different samples under different types of microscopes. They compare and contrast the details they see.

In this chemistry worksheet, students examine the energy rule of moles and answer the essay questions. The answers are include with the worksheet.

In this word search activity, students locate 20 words related to science. The word list includes volume, mixture, and solute.

In this stoichiometry worksheet, learners identify types of reactions, show the products, and balance the equations. Students determine the limiting reagent, theoretical yield, and percent yield for given reactions. This worksheet has 5...

In this natural resources instructional activity, learners compare examples of chemical and physical properties, balance equations, and calculate molar mass and moles. This instructional activity has 12 problems to solve and 12 short...

Students demonstrate their understanding of a chemical process.  In this exploratory lesson students create a clay animation that shows how a specific type of chemical bond. 

Students conduct an experiment to test the reactivity of metals and non-metals. In this chemistry lesson students test metals with different chemicals to observe the reaction. The results are used to categorize the metals.

Eighth graders examine Native American art. In this mask making activity, 8th graders compare mask making traditions among different cultures. Students watch a demonstration of mask making and construct a mask of their own.

Students graph and analyze data using a spreadsheet.

Students identify the various components of air as they demonstrate that air is present in the environment.

Young scholars compare water quality of different sources. They test water samples for odor, phosphates, pH, bacteria, and dissolved solids. they fill out a data table and answer questions about their findings.

Pupils collect and examine rocks. They record information about the rocks they have collected in their notebooks. They compare and contrast different rocks and complete a class chart at the end of the lesson.

Students define and discuss terms organic and synthetic, read article pertaining to organic agricultural practices in Oklahoma, complete worksheet, grow plants using both commercial and organic fertilizer, compare growth rates, and chart...

Seventh graders distinguish between physical and chemical changes in both natural and technological settings. They identify the reactants and products for a given chemical reaction. they then write simple chemical equations given the...

Students are assigned to groups, and determine each member's role in the group. They will design an experiment to determine a way to produce the three primary and five secondary colors. Students discuss color and mood. They listen to a...

Learners engage in a lesson about the scientific concept of matter. They use essential questions in order to guide the research process. Students engage in several class inquiries that are hands on in order to investigate the properties...

Sixth graders experiment with mixtures. In this chemistry activity, 6th graders determine which mixtures are considered heterogeneous, a suspension, a solution or a colloid. Students create a data sheet of what they discover.