Students use the scientific method to complete to experiments that have visible reactions. In this visible reaction lesson, students participate in an experiment with melting ice and one with inflating a balloon. Students record their...

Students observe and write about butterflies. In this life cycle instructional activity, students listen to the story The Life of a Butterfly by Robin Bernard and watch a YouTube video of a butterfly coming out of his chrysalis....

Students investigate osmosis using egg cells with the shells removed. In this osmosis lesson plan, students remove the shell of an egg by letting it soak in vinegar for two days. They take measurements and observe the cell. They soak the...

First graders observe plants and write and illustrate what they have learned in their discovery journal.

Students observe and collect data about the earthworm. In this observation of an earthworm lesson plan, students use an earthworm to determine the effects of light and incline on the earthworm's behavior. They practice making...

In this observing and identifying matter worksheet, learners use a cookie in a bag and list 10 different descriptions of the cookie. They draw and label their cookie and given the cookie in the bag to their teacher who mixes all the...

Students take measurements of the distance between the objective and the slide when in focus with each objective. They determine the diameter of the field of view at each power in order to determine the size of the cells being observed.

Students collect, observe, sort, and measure leaves. In this leaf lesson, students take a walk to collect leaves. They bring the leaves back into the classroom to observe, sort, and measure them. They visit a website to learn more about...

In this science worksheet, learners focus upon the concept of decomposition and collect data in order to make interpretations or observations.

In this lesson, Animal Investigation, 2nd graders will develop investigative and inquiry skills. Students choose one animal as a class to observe. Students ask questions about the animal and record observations, or answers to the...

Students choose an organism and create an experiment with that organism. For this observation lesson, students expose a living thing to something from its environment and record their observations. Students must have some prior knowledge...

Students observe leaves and their attributes and group them accordingly. In this science observation lesson students gather leaves and use them to become more familiar with seasonal changes and the cycles of our environment. 

In this scientific investigation worksheet, students observe a demonstration where paper is ignited and placed in a bottle with a hard-boiled egg at the opening. Students predict what will occur, they make observations and they make...

Sixth graders create environment for mealworms to observe complete metamorphosis.

Students analyze the size, shape, and form of several different seeds. In this all about seeds lesson plan, students complete four activities involving characteristics of seeds. Students observe the seeds, record information about the...

Learners discuss and observe examples of air pollution in order to learn how pollution may affect their daily lives. In this environmental science lesson, students identify dust as a form of pollution and discover how many materials...

In this scientific method learning exercise, students complete a crossword puzzle given 21 clues about the steps of the scientific method. Topics include observations, hypotheses, variables, inferences, results and conclusions.

Students examine the changes as water goes from solid to liquid. In this states of matter instructional activity, students observe and record the changes to water as it changes from solid to liquid and back to solid.

Students observe chicks hatching from eggs. In this science instructional activity, students view a video to develop an understanding of the proper care and needs of eggs and live animals. This is a great precursor activity for...

Students observe leaves for patterns and similarities. In this science lesson, students sort through a pile of leaves to find patterns and take measurements. Students make leaf rubbings to view the details of the leaves.

Students examine objects and determine if they are living or nonliving.  In this scientific observation instructional activity, students collect living and nonliving items from outside, record a drawing of each in their journal, and...

In this scientific investigation worksheet, students rotate to seven different stations and follow directions for each given investigation. They make observations and answer questions in order to solve the given problems.

Students use their senses to explore the make up of a pumpkin.  In this senses and observation lesson, students cut off the top of a pumpkin, reach their hands inside the pumpkin, discuss the different senses they are experiencing,...

Students explore photosynthesis. In this photosynthesis lesson, students label parts of photosynthesis and take notes. Students conduct experiments on leaves, make observations and record their findings.