Fifth graders research major explorers in history using their textbook and then create a timeline using Timeline Software. Students participate in class discussions and write an essay about the explorer they researched.

For this oceans quiz worksheet, students complete a 10 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of concepts related to the ocean.

Students identify that there are conventional symbols to represent the components in circuits. Students use these symbols to draw diagrams of circuits. They are reminded that electric circuits can be drawn in diagrams using symbols. ...

Students compare the properties of rocks. They identify objects made of rocky materials such as walls, sidewalks, etc. Students describe and group rocks based on their characteristics.

Students observe an on-line activity to review the basics of electrical circuitry, then research answers to related questions on-line.In this lesson on changing components in a series circuit, students discover how different components...

Pupils investigate how different types of objects act as thermal insulators. In this online lesson plan, students hypothesize how particular objects act as insulators and then complete the online activity to determine which materials are...

Young scholars explore plants and recognize that they are living things that require light and water to grow. For this online plant biology lesson, students identify, name and match the parts of plants. Extension activities and suggested...

Young scholars investigate gases and liquids. In this states of matter online lesson, students examine how evaporation plays a part in the transition of liquids into gases as they watch a kettle of water boil and then work in small...

Students discuss micro-organisms. In this micro-organisms instructional activity, students identify which micro-organisms are harmful and which ones are beneficial. Students complete a worksheet which is included in the instructional...

In this space instructional activity, students identify and locate vocabulary terms and names related to space. There are 26 words located in the puzzle.

In this online interactive seashore quiz worksheet, learners respond to 5 multiple choice questions. Students may check their answers for accuracy.

Students are introduced to the concept of friction. Using that information, they discover ways in which friction can be useful. They participate in different activities to see fricition in action. They complete a grid worksheet and...

Students investigate different forces and draw arrows to signify specific directions of force. Students are then shown a brick and they are asked to draw a diagram which will include labels for the forces that are acting on the brick....

Students investigate the cooling and heating of water. For this online science experiment lesson, students work in groups to make predictions regarding freezing and boiling points and then test those predictions as they complete the...

Students identify and explain the parts of a flower and their role in the life cycle of flowering plants. In this online plant biology lesson, students explore the processes of pollination, seed dispersal, and germination. Extension...

In this weather worksheet, students unscramble poems about weather patterns which were used before modern technology aided meteorologists. They use the pictures as clues.

Students identify and explain the parts of a flower and their role in the life cycle of flowering plants, including pollination, seed dispersal and germination using the Internet. Students will also study and discuss the key points and...

Learners discover beliefs and practices of the Mayans.  In this Mayan gods lesson, students discuss "The World Tree" of the Mayans, the three layers of the tree, and their meanings.  Learners discover the manner and purpose of...

In this eclipse learning exercise, middle schoolers answer 7 fill in the blank questions, 4 matching questions, and complete a timeline table with.

In this planet science activity, students learn 6 facts about the planet Pluto. Students then read a short paragraph about the planet.

Students study the Cassini spacecraft and its travel to Saturn. They discover the results of the space mission and examine images of Saturn that Cassini sent back.

Students look at the history of science to identify some of the scientific ideas that different cultures have contributed to science throughout history. They describe using examples ideas developed by different cultures to explain the...

Students use Kepler's third law to derive the velocity in a circular orbit of any radius, and identify the Earth escape velocity.

In this "Deep Impact" quiz worksheet, learners answer a set of multiple choice questions about the film. Students may click on an "answer button for immediate feedback.