Students perform experiments in which they grow crystals. They draw pictures of where each type of rock originates from. They also identify igneous rocks by using a chart.

Young scholars predict the appearance of a geode's internal structure based on its mass and density. They form a hypothesis based on the data they collect. They also identify common minerals found in Illinois.

Students discover how snowflakes in nature are really formed, and recreate this process with paper and glue. This art lesson gets some scientific learning in as well.

Students study how clouds form, what different types there are and what rain is.  In this atmospheric lesson plan students make a cloud and create evaporation.

High schoolers explore biology by researching living cells. In this living organism lesson plan, students participate in a role-playing activity in which all the high schoolers in class form one plant cell by portraying specific parts of...

Sixth graders compare and contrast various forms of artistic expression associated with specific groups of people, geographic regions, or time periods, specifically, art of Australia, and create art works using procedures borrowed from...

Ninth graders explain how atoms and molecules form different substances during chemical reactions and how these processes require losing, gaining or sharing electrons. They correctly write chemical formulas and show how a balanced...

Students observe the freezing times and temperatures of water with varying levels of salinity. They determine how icebergs form, how they act, and what they may be made of. They discover that salinity level affects the time it takes...

In this igneous rock worksheet, students answer 11 fill in the blank questions about the formation of the different types of igneous rock. They complete a chart given 6 rock types in which they indicate how each is formed, the cooling...

Students create their own crystal snowflake. In this snowflake lesson, students discuss how snow forms and the individuality of snowflakes. They make their own snowflake (crystals) using pipe cleaners, string, and borax.

In this minerals activity, students choose a mineral to research, write its name and draw a picture. Students research about the mineral's color, luster, hardness, gravity, fracture, crystal form and transparency. Students make notes of...

Learners examine the weather conditions throughout the globe. As a class, they discover the impact of snow on various types of crops. In groups, they participate in an experiment in which they form raindrops and calculate the...

Students explore the concept of minerals. In this minerals lesson, students discuss how cooling affects the size of crystals. Students discuss how the structure of minerals is a tetrahedron. Students discuss the structure of silicates...

Learners observe natural objects carefully and note intricate design and structure beyond surface form.

Students develop the idea that heat is a form of energy which moves from hot objects to cold ones.

Brilliant graphics depict a variety of allotropes, especially the allotropes of carbon. Some notes are available to help make these useful for teaching your young chemists, but not for every slide. With some additional preparation on...

In this mineral identification worksheet, students read nine vocabulary words and answer 5 short answer and fill-in-the-blank questions regarding minerals. There are four additional pages of related activities. 

Whether viewed as a whole class, or individually, this PowerPoint is a fabulous resource for teaching and reinforcing the rules of pronouns. There are 22 slides total; the first nine explain the differences between subjective, objective,...

Here is a unique assigment: compare and contrast ionic and covalent compounds in an extensive data table and then analyze Lewis dot structures in antoher. Three columns are to befilled in: "characteristic or feature," "applies to ionic...

Such a great resource and perfect for learners in Kindergarten through third grade. The class will discuss cloud types and formation, and then they'll get outside and draw as they observe the clouds they see. They'll need to take note of...

Ice cores provide scientists with knowledge of historic melt layers, air temperatures, greenhouse gases, and climate stability. Scholars work in groups to build layers representing snow and ice over thousands of years. Then, groups...

What's the term for clouds that look like fluffy cotton balls? What about thick, gray clouds? Learn the names and descriptions for each type of cloud with a worksheet and activity. Learners read four columns of high-level, mid-level,...

An organized table charting the different types of chemical bonds arrays this resource. The octet rule, ionization energy, and the naming of compounds are also reviewed. Young chemists answer review questions in multiple choice fashion....

From types of rocks to types of weathering, learners gain knowledge on minerals, composition of soil, and the effects of weathering on Earth.