Students experiment with materials that allow light to pass through.  For this physical science lesson, students investigate the way light is absorbed by many different glass objects and household items.  Students write their...

Why does a seastar sink, but a jellyfish float? Through a fun investigation, learners examine the concept of buoyancy using simple household items. The challenge: create neutral buoyancy for an action figure in water. With ample...

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, you can add art to any lesson! While little learners are discovering why fish have specific body parts such as, scales, fins, and gills, they start making three-dimensional fish forms. Children...

Students explore parts of a system. In this simple machines lesson, students discover that simple machines are composed of two or more systems. Students examine household tools and assess the parts of the system.

Students examine the four forces of flight. In this flight lesson, students test to see which types of items will fly. Students make predictions on whether the item will fly or not. Students gain knowledge about lift, gravity, thrust and...

From medical treatments to cooking, people have been using herbs and spices for thousands of years. Perform a blind smell test of household herbs and spices to engage students in learning about ancient spice trading. Research the history...

In this ESL word/picture matching worksheet, learners analyze 7 pictures of items that might be found in a house. Students match these to the correct word or phrase.

As an introduction to the hypothesis and testing method of investigation, young history detectives engage in a special investigation of a family artifact. After watching a short video that demonstrates the method, they develop a...

How many classroom objects can your learners identify? Use a set of activities based on object recognition and color matching to help young kids use their observation to learn new vocabulary.

The act of making up a grocery shopping list can have a lot of learning built into it. Kids love to do "grown-up" tasks, and this simple lesson allows them to do just that. Learners make up a shopping list by combining pictures of foods...

Students listen to and examine a recording of the opera Don Pasquale and study the various musical instruments in an orchestra. They discuss the difference between a symphony orchestra and an opera orchestra. Finally they play the music...

Fourth graders experiment with electricity and magnetism and build an electromagnetic motor. In this electromagnetism lesson plan, 4th graders use household objects to show electrostatics and magnets and compasses to show magnetism. They...

Are you looking for a PowerPoint that identifies and explains the job each plant part performs? Perhaps you've found it! Examples of different types of plants, as well as common household items derived from plants are included. The text...

High schoolers use sale ads to compare and contrast prices on groceries, electronics, appliances and other goods. Working in groups, students brainstorm ways to save money on these items. This lesson is intended for high schoolers...

This is a fun, thought-provoking lesson. Learners use census data from 1855, primary source documents, their historical knowledge, and information regarding the New York City Draft Riots of 1863 to construct and engage in a role-play....

Many people know about chemical pollution, but are all chemicals bad? The third unit in a series of six addresses chemicals common in everyday life. Scholars learn about the chemicals found in their own homes, chemical safety, and...

Young scholars investigate common household items and classify them into types of matter. In this matter lesson, students group given items into categories based on their characteristics. They also complete a concept map about matter and...

Students investigate forms of energy. In this physical science energy lesson, students work with a partner classifying household items according to the type of energy they have. Students complete a related worksheet.

Fifth graders use common household items to build landforms and simulate weathering and erosion.

Students make observations about shapes and 1-, 2-, and 3-dimensional objects. They conduct observations and make predictions regarding transformations of simple geometric shapes. They identify shapes that occur in household items.

Students investigate acids, bases,and pH. They test the acidity and basicity of various household items using litmus paper. Using their results, they rank the substances according to pH and identify the contributing chemical on the label.

Young scholars compare types of chemical change. In this chemical reaction instructional activity, students use a variety of household items to investigate different types of chemical change. Young scholars will engage in a discussion...

In this Pilgrims worksheet, learners analyze 12 pictures of common household items. Students circle all the pictures that show something that would have been found in a Pilgrim home.

Nations and states may sound like similar ideas, but these concepts have led to endless wars and conflicts. Learners explore the terms using authentic College Board materials. An additional test item delves into the influence of...