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Science Lessons
Tenth graders research about the different cell organelles. In this series of biology lessons, 10th graders compare two allotropes of carbon. They investigate how the rate of reaction is affected by concentration.
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Classification of Matter
In this matter worksheet, students compare the different types of matter, including the states of matter. Students review the metric system. This worksheet has 12 matching, 18 fill in the blank, and 4 short answer questions.
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Slugs and Snails
Slugs and snails are the focus of this life science worksheet. Student read a selection on these animals, then answer ten comprehension questions. Then, students must draw an "alien portrait" using the characteristics of slugs and snails...
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Yo! Gert-making yogurt
Young scientists or chefs culture yeast to produce yogurt. The materials and a general description of how make yogurt are provided, but there is very little detail otherwise. You could use this as an activity when your biology class is...
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Graphical Determination of Density
Students determine the density of metal shot by a graphical method using significant digits in making measurements and calculations. Students graph a seris of laboratory measurements and determine density from a mass verses volume graph.
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Learning Lesson: Atmospheric Collisions
Students participate in a demonstration showing how rain drops grow by coalescence. They use ping pong balls and put them in an air stream. They end the lesson discussing flash flood safety.
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Personal Resources
Pupils evaluate thought and action regarding care of ourselves and our possessions. They develop a positive approach to life and a mature sense of self-worth and value. They develop a an appreciation and a voice for individual...
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Color It Recycled!
Students melt old crayon stubs and mold them into interesting shapes and characters. They can add paper clips to created hanging ornaments!
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School Building Survey
Students research information in their school. In this school building lesson students answer questions about their school to see how it was made, how it operates and what the energy costs are.
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Phase Changes
In this science worksheet, students examine the physical changes associated with the change of temperature and mixtures. The answers are included.
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What is the Rock Cycle?
Students investigate the rock cycle. In this geology lesson, students read about the rock cycle on a website and discuss the steps of the rock cycle. Students visit a rock cycle website to complete a quiz. This is the first introductory...
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Radioactive Half-Life
In this half-life learning exercise, students determine how much of the radioactive isotopes will remain after a certain amount of time. This learning exercise has 11 problems to solve.
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Rock Cycle
Fourth graders participate in a Rock Cycle game to gain an understanding of the cycles that form metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous rocks.
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Knowledge Quiz
For this oceans quiz worksheet, students complete a 10 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of concepts related to the ocean.
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Does Humidity Affect Cloud Formation?
Learners use NASA's S'COOL database to identify factors that affect cloud formation.
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Avoiding Sports Injuries
Learners research sports injuries and how to deal with the injury. In this injury prevention instructional activity, the teacher introduces several exercise risk factors and prevention techniques, then students work in small groups to...
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The Atmosphere and Flight
Students investigate evaporation and condensation, and apply the concepts to understanding cloud formation.
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Sedimentary Rocks
Second graders receive an introduction to the rock cycle. They dicuss the geologic rock cycle. They create a simulation of a sedementary rock.
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Exothermic Reactions
Students experiment, observe, measure, and analyze what occurs during an exothermic reaction. They safely design an experiment, control variables, and properly dispose of materials.
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Volcano Under the City
Students examine the different flow rates of liquids and how lava's viscosity influences flow. In this liquids lesson students complete several handouts and a lab activity.
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Don't Marry the Mole!
Third graders demonstrate the power of solar energy by completing a variety of activities, including the creation of a Pizza Box Solar Oven.
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Energy Worksheet
In this energy worksheet, students calculate the enthalpy of chemical reactions to answer 9 problems. They determine whether the reaction is exothermic or endothermic.
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Yum - Yum!! - The Digestion Lesson
Students explore the various components of the digestive system and learn about both the physical and chemical processes that work together to break down food into absorbable molecules.
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Radical Reptiles
In this reptiles worksheet, students read about reptiles and then answer 10 questions about what they just learned. The answers are on the last page.