Second graders become aware that thermometer liquids expand or contract as temperature affects them.

In this earth science worksheet on sunlight and soil, learners use data collected in a chart to construct two graphs. Following, they answer five questions as they relate to the experiment performed.

Learners study the weather on other planets in our solar system.  In this planetary weather lesson students create a display of the different weather conditions on the other planets. 

Students measure objects effectively using standard units, They examine how consistency in the units used allows for easier and more accurate communication of mass measures.

Students study the effects of different salients and temperatures on vertical movement of an organism.  For this experimental lesson students design different shapes of foil to simulate drifting planktonic organisms.

Learners explore how a thermometer works. In this temperature lesson, students use a glass bottle, a straw, and food coloring to construct a homemade thermometer. Learners record observations.

Fourth graders measure to the nearest centimeter. They work together to create a portrait of themselves with an accurate measurement of their smile to the nearest centimeter. This is a creative way for students to explore centimeters.

Students collect data on the cooling of water in two different test tubes, one that is wrapped in wet newspaper and one in dry newspaper. They then relate this cooling effect to the body's perspiration.

Second graders work with gases to determine what the effects of temperature are on volume and air pressure by working with balloons. Also, they experiment with vinegar and baking soda. They predict the outcomes of these experiments, and...

Students realize the importance of organisms as standards of measurement and experimentation.The first lab is a simple survival curve that demonstrates the effects of UV light on cells. The second lab looks at repair mechanisms of the...

In this heat worksheet, learners complete experiments with heat and answer short answer questions about the transfer of thermal energy. Students complete 4 questions, one chart, and one bar graph.

Students investigate evaporation and condensation, and apply the concepts to understanding cloud formation.

For this heat of formation worksheet, students determine the heat of formation for magnesium by combining 3 given reactions and using Hess's Law. Students then complete a data calculations chart for each reaction.

Students follow a recipe to make ice cream. In this ice cream lesson plan, students make their own ice cream by measuring out ingredients and following directions.

Students create a whole class A-B-"C"eason Book. Each student is responsible for creating a "letter" page relating to changes, adaptations, or other fall concepts. After hard copies of the class ABC books are created, the teachers using...

Fourth graders complete multi-curricular activities for weather. In this weather instructional activity, 4th graders complete creative writing, research, and weather data analysis activities for the instructional activity.

Young scholars explore how density changes. Students read an article on density. They observe a ball and ring demonstration and discuss the outcome. Young scholars draw models of the demonstration and explain what happened.

This weather PowerPoint features a game in which students advance to the finish line with a race car as they answer questions related to weather. Topics include types of clouds, weather instruments, the water cycle, and various weather...

Students are told that any object moving through a fluid (air, water, molasses, etc) experience a drag force which oppose the motion. They are given the summarized version of drag which is proportional to the square of the velocity....

Students are introduced to the concept of specific heat. In groups, they are given a set of data showing the temperatures of air and soil samples in which they calculate the ranges of the data. They identify whether the air or soil...

Students perform a series of experiments on gas laws. In this chemistry lesson, students analyze the relationship between temperature, volume and pressure. They create a poster summarizing all the gas laws.

Students identify the amount of heat given off by solar energy. In this solar energy instructional activity, students complete an experiment using soil and sand measuring the heat from solar energy.

Students observe how a cell uses an enzyme to rid itself of a poisonous substance by experimenting with hydrogen peroxide, potatoes, liver and carrots. They record the temperature and changes of the hydrogen peroxide as other elements...

First graders discover the effects of global warming on polar bears. In this life science lesson plan, 1st graders model the polar bear's habitat and observe what happens as they raise the temperature. They record their observation in...