Fourth graders explore the weathering process of water on rocks. They observe how water and friction from other rocks cause them to weather. Students discuss examine and discuss various rocks found on the playground, beach, etc. They...

Students explore friction. In this friction lesson, students investigate that weight and surface type affect friction.

Pupils extract DNA from split peas. In this biology lesson, students hypothesize what DNA looks like and perform the experiment to verify their hypothesis. They explain the importance of DNA in living things.

Students measure their bodies. In this math lesson, students record their height and weight. Students measure themselves in six months and observe any changes.

Students isolate and identify a dye, which represents a synthetic pesticide, from plants.

Students conduct a simple conductivity meter to test the ionic or non-ionic nature of water samples including one from their home.

Sixth graders learn the principles of microwave cooking and how to use and care for it properly while preparing foods.

Students create a contemporary presentation in which they internalize the information concerning Manet.

Second graders, in groups, measure the volume of four containers that vary in shape and size.

Young scholars begin a class recycling project. They create data sampling equipment using their own designs and test them in the field.

Fifth graders perform experiments with color mixing and color changing. They observe the differences between physical and chemical changes and record their observations in journals.

Middle schoolers research the history of the transistor to explore the nature of technology. They complete a worksheet that coincides with given websites. Then they write a one-page essay about their findings.

Students explore how green plants help improve air quality. They read an article and discuss the importance of air quality and its effects on the human body. They investigate by connecting hose to the top of a Bell jar and to a funnel....

High schoolers demonstrate the proper usage of the compound and dissecting microscopes. They identify the parts of a flower and the functions of the flower parts. Students describe the process of gamete formation and fertilization in a...

Students explore what affects the rate of transpiration in plants. They measure the rate of transpiration and analyze variables and additional factors that might slow or speed up the rate of transpiration.

Students examine determine the symbiotic relationship between plants and animals as the find ways to naturally reduce carbon dioxide emissions. They study the carbon cycle. They work with probe and graphing calculator to examine the...

Students study holographs.  In this laser holography lesson students make a laser holograph and understand why it works.  This can be done as a class.

Students calculate the Balmer series. In this physics lesson, students observe hydrogen lamp spectra using spectrometers. They calculate wavelength and compare them with their theoretical calculations.

In the following lesson students will be introduced to general and specialized lab equipment.

"The thicker the glass, the darker the brew, the less the light that passes through." Make colorful concentrated and dilute solutions and explore how much light they absorb and transmit using a virtual spectrophotometer!

Glass objects seem to disappear when placed in cooking oil.

Many (if not most) experiments in the chemistry lab do not get significant results - or the expected results. In this Chemistry Now original video series, we highlight the curiosity, daring, and creativity of the best bench chemists by...

Students determine the molecular weight of a pure gas in a balloon by using gas laws and trapping the gas in a glass bottle. Students watch the instructor demonstrate the lab on day one. On day two and three they practice the lab. On day...

Tons of science safety rules and information are available here, arranged by category. Resources are available for students and teachers on maintaining safety during labs and other activities.