High schoolers study Galileo and his scientific discoveries. They complete a series of experiments/model constructions, using 17th century equipment and procedures, to "recreate," demonstrate and explore the various discoveries of Galileo.

Learners explain how moon phases occur. They describe and explain at least two common misconceptions that people have about the moon. Students explain what a star is. They explain 3 ways that the night sky has been used throughout history.

Students learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. In this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students explore craters that objects of different sizes and weights (marbles, Ping-Pong balls, and aluminum foil balls) create.

Reduce the work it takes to plan a physics lesson on energy with the help of this instructional presentation. Beginning with clear explanations of kinetic and potential energy, this resource continues on to familiarize young...

Use context to explain the importance of the key features of a graph. When context is introduced, the domain and range have meaning, which enhances understanding. Pupils use application questions to explore the key features of the graph...

Did you know that Marie Curie's papers, as well as her cookbook, are radioactive and stored in lead-lined boxes? Did you know that Nikola Tesla developed a death ray? Famous scientists and inventors are the subjects featured in a series...

Students explore the main concepts of astronomy through the eleven lessons of this unit. The past, present, and future methods of studying the science are examined in this unit.

Learners use their knowledge to crash a comet into Jupiter or make a comet fly past the planet without colliding with it.

Students measure acceleration using a Picket Fence and a Photogate. In this physics lesson plan, students drop an object and measure the acceleration of the object free falling. They log their data using the TI.  

Learners eat dehydrated foods that the astronauts would eat in space. In this dehydrated foods lesson plan, students make lists of food they could eat, discuss how dehydration takes place, eat food, and complete discussion questions.

Learners explain how moon phases occur. They explain three ways that the night sky has been used through history. Students locate some of the constellations in the night sky. They discuss stories and myths surrounding stars.

Students explore physics by participating in a flight experiment. In this rocket design lesson, students discuss the scientific process and how chemical reaction can create the energy needed to boost a rocket. Students utilize...

Students are introduced to the power of magnets. In groups, they look at different objects and make predictions on whether they believe they are magnetic or not. They test their predictions and share their results with the class.

Young scholars examine the relationship between water and ice. In this physics instructional activity, students read the book Amazing Water and participate in an experiment where they freeze water into ice cubes. Young scholars observe...

In this properties of matter learning exercise, students complete 18 fill in the blank questions about mass, density, volume or weight.

In this properties of matter worksheet, learners answer 18 questions about mass, density, volume or weight. All of the questions are multiple choice.

For this Newton's Laws of Motion crossword puzzle worksheet, learners use the 13 clues and the terms in the word bank to help them correctly complete the word puzzle.

In this potential and kinetic energy learning exercise, students will learn how potential energy and kinetic energy are used to make a roller coaster go. Then students will complete 2 short answer questions based on what they read.

Students investigate the factors affecting projectile trajectory. In this physics lesson, students calculate the range, time and speed of projectiles using mathematical equations.

Students see the difference between weight and mass when they examine the method of measuring each of them.

Students determine the correct orbital path for a satellite that collects data about the sun so that its view of the sun never be obstructed by the Earth.

In this Isaac Newton learning exercise, students analyze ten words in a word box that pertain to Newton's Law. Students match these words to their definitions.

Fifth graders work cooperatively in groups to assemble and launch a rocket.

Students construct their own pendulum. In this physics lesson, students design an experiment to find the factors affecting its period. They formulate a conclusion based on experimental data.