Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Observations of Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive lesson introduces students to the various ways that people work to understand climate change, particularly in the Arctic.
Activity
Science Fun for Everyone

Science Fun: Changing of the Leaves

For Students 2nd - 4th
Learn why leaves change colors in the fall with this science experiment.
Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Seasonal Observations

For Students 3rd - 5th
Have you ever wondered what is going on under the snow? Why leaves change colors? How migratory birds find their way? Find the answers and check out these ideas on how to explore, discuss, or celebrate based on our four seasons!
Activity
Other

Changing Minds: Actor: Observer Difference

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides an explanation of the actor/observer bias as a theory. Also provided is a small piece of information about research done to support the theory and also links to related information.
Activity
Other

The Science House: Ziptop Bag Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
In this experiment, three reactions are performed in a sealed Ziploc bag so that they can be observed. Students identify whether physical or chemical change has taken place.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 4.1 Theory of Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover how Charles Darwin developed the theory of evolution through his observations in the Galapagos Islands.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Recognizing Chemical Reactions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners will add 4 chemicals to a beaker and observe the changes that take place. They will classify them as physical or chemical changes.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Seasons

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Young young scholars investigate seasonal changes by looking at what they wear and recording their observations.
Activity
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Ohm's Law

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive simulation that teaches about Ohm's Law, circuits, and current by observing how adjusting the voltage and resistance changes current according to Ohm's Law. This simulation can either be downloaded or played online and...
Activity
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Projectile Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive simulation that teaches about kinematics, air resistance, and parabolic curve by shooting a car out of a cannon while trying to hit a target. Observe how changes in angle, initial speed, mass, air resistance, and drag...
Activity
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Radiating Charge

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive simulation that teaches about electromagnetic radiation, dipole radiation, and electric fields by observing the effects of changes in sinusoidal, circular, and linear motion on the outward propagation of radiation. This...
Interactive
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Make a Rainbow

For Students 9th - 10th
Make a rainbow by changing angles and placement of the observer, the sun, and the rain.
Unit Plan
Libre Text

Libre Texts: Chemistry: Ideal Gas Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn here about Ideal Gas Law by changing the variables and observe the way that they affect gas behavior, especially pressure.
Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Make a Thermometer

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Observe how a change in temperature affects the volume of water in a bottle.
Activity
Other

Catch the Science Bug: Colors in a Leaf [Pdf]

For Students 1st - 6th
Activity involves collecting leaves to compare green leaves with fall leaves that have changed color. Students will record data on an observation sheet.