Students investigate the atom and how it is formed. They conduct research using a variety of resources and then construct a model of the atom. Then students have class discussion. The lesson includes background information for the...

In this atoms worksheet, high schoolers review the parts of an atom, Bohr diagram, atomic number, mass number, and covalent bonds. This worksheet has 5 drawings and 26 fill in the blank questions.

Students will discuss the de Brogile Hypothesis and state the circumstances under which the wave nature of matter is observed. They will also calculate the wavelengths of matter waves.

High schoolers observe crystals under the microscope. In this science lesson, students compare how the crystal look like using their eyes, hand lens and microscope. They identify the type of crystal based on the amount of light they...

In this matter activity, students review the Earth's layers, write balanced equations, and compare the properties of different elements. This activity has 29 fill in the blank questions.

In this matter worksheet, students compare and contrast chemical and physical properties and explain the relationship between a pure substance and a mixture. Students review the properties of metals and nonmetals. This worksheet has 1...

Students investigate coefficient of friction with respect to surface area and applied force in contact with the sliding force.

Young scholars investigate atomic and nuclear structure of matter by researching historical atomic theories. Students examine Rutherford's studies and discover that many scientific conclusions change over time as new data is collected.

Sixth graders complete several experiments about chemical and physical changes. In this physical and chemical science instructional activity, 6th graders complete 6 experiments about chemical and physical changes. Students examine the...

In this science learning exercise, students choose the multiple choice answer that best defines each of 15 science related vocabulary words.

First graders discuss, at their level, the concept of elements making up all matter. They discover the story of Dimitri Mendeleev and his discovery of the Periodic Table of the Elements. They locate and color some of the most common...

Students examine ways positive and negative charges are attracted and repelled by watching teacher demonstrations, and complete activity sheet related to classroom demonstration activities to prove proficiency of knowledge of...

It's like a periodic table variety show! When the plethora of periodic table apps becomes ho-hum, this one may revive interest.

Fifth graders study the properties of metals and use them to identify different properties.  In this metal properties lesson students complete a demonstration .

Young scholars watch video, The Elements, research information about elements using both the Internet and CD-ROM program, and create atoms out of gumdrops and licorice.

In this balancing equations worksheet, students use an on line site to practice balancing equations at the beginner level, the intermediate level and the advanced level. They balance four equations for the combustion of different compounds.

In this balancing equations worksheet, students use an on line source to answer questions about balanced equations and they write balanced equations for various types of reactions. They balance equations using an on line game that allows...

Ninth graders examine the Periodic Table. In this element lesson, 9th graders observe the chemical reactivity of elements. They graph the properties and discuss the trend in the group and period of elements. The students use math to...

Students are introduced to the concept of static electricity and its causes. After viewing video segments, they observe its effect on various objects. In groups, they discover how static electricity is produced and how objects with...

Students observe obscertainers through indirect observations and make hypotheses about the internal wall structures of the containers. In this indirect observation lesson plan, students make observations of 4 obscertainers with a steel...

Students investigate how the motion of the Foucault pendulum proves that the Earth is rotating. They research the Internet about pendulums and conduct an experiment online. They view a multimedia presentation about pendulums and read...

In this polymer worksheet, students use an on line site to complete sentences about plastics, their chemical make-up, their uses, their history and information about recycling plastics.

Students experiment to investigate static electricity.  In this static electricity lesson, students prepare a balloon head and draw a face on it.  Students rub the nose and the balloon moves toward the student rubbing.

Students explain concepts related to static electricity, based on a single example: lightning.