Students identify the different elements that belong to the Noble Gas family. For this chemistry lesson, students design a neon sign. They research how they are made and share their work with the class.

Third graders study the features of different moons orbiting the planets. In this astronomy lesson, 3rd graders explore the different phases of the moon using an interactive online website. They compare and contrast the features of the...

Eighth graders identify the different stages in the life cycle of a star. For this astronomy lesson, 8th graders read H-R diagrams and analyze data. The describe how the Sun's evolution will affect Earth in the future.

In this gases activity, students apply gas laws to calculate the change in pressure or temperature depending on what has occurred to the gas. This activity has 11 problems to solve.

In this atomic structure activity, learners select answers to 8 fill in the blank questions on subatomic particles from the drop down box.

Students design a craft that safely floats vegetables across a classroom. The teacher provides some materials, but the child may as well. As the experiment is created, they have to fill out worksheets to keep the actiivity organized....

In this stars activity, students read about the different stages in the life cycle of a star. Then students complete 3 short answer questions.

In this estimate or exact worksheet, students complete word problems where they either estimate or find the exact number. Students complete 3 word problems.

Students utilize the scientific method to design a way for a balloon to be suspended between the floor and the ceiling.

Students participate in an Electron Square Dance in which they act the part of atoms. They follow the structure of different atoms suggested by the teacher.

In this gas laws worksheet, students calculate volume, pressure, or mass for given gas reactions. Students calculate partial pressures for given gases. This worksheet has 17 problems to solve.

Students create a travel brochure, poster, and presentation to encourage others to visit a star. In this stellar characteristics instructional activity, students research a star type based on its life-cycle. They create a travel campaign...

Students investigate excited electrons. In this chemistry lesson plan, students will go through a series of activities designed to help them understand how excited electrons emit different colors of light.

Students watch a demonstration using a plastic bag and a hair dryer to create a hot air balloon. After the demonstration, they discuss the results and whether or not hot water behaves the in the same manner as hot air. They conduct...

In this moles worksheet, students complete 93 word problems in they calculate the moles, volume, or mass of different molecules.

In this chemistry worksheet, students learn about matter, including atoms, electrons, protons, neutrons, compounds and chemical properties. They use this information to answer the 10 questions on the worksheet. The answers are on the...

For this atom worksheet, students read 5 paragraphs about ionic bonds. Students answer 2 true/false questions, 4 fill in the blank, 3 multiple choice, and 1 short answer question.

Learners explore convection. For this lesson on heat and energy, students investigate how heat moves in convection currents. They use their finding to better understand how convection currents effect the movement of tectonic plates.

Students explore the use of lasers. In this "lasers" science and career education instructional activity, students search the Internet to find uses for lasers and make a list of companies that use or produce lasers. Students complete a...

Students study cosmic rays and the energy behind them.  In this atmospheric lesson students complete a cosmic ray telescope project. 

Students explore the uses of optical fibers, are exposed to the principles of refraction and total internal reflection, solve problems relating to the design of fiber optic cables, and compare them to copper transmission lines.

Students observe and explore the characteristics of light.

Students role play weather forecasting activities. They investigate weather forecasting processes such as equations, data analysis, announcing by role playing in a large lecture hall.