Learners explore the various components of the digestive system and learn about both the physical and chemical processes that work together to break down food into absorbable molecules.

Fifth graders investigate and compare the behavior of magnetism using magnets. In this physics instructional activity, 5th graders write about the similarities and differences of a variety of magnet types.

Students research how physics laws create motion and propel rockets. They examine how to build water-bottle rockets.

Students apply the knowledge of Bernoulli's Principle and construct simple aerodynamic designs. In this flight physics lesson plan, students explore the history of man's interest in flying and the forces influencing an object in flight...

Young scholars explore physical education by participating in a sport with their classmates. For this golf swinging lesson, students discuss the different golf clubs and their specific uses. Young scholars participate in a golf station...

Charon, the largest of Pluto's moons, was discovered in 1978. Lesson is a walk through of how to solve for the phases of Charon. It uses two different points on Pluto and takes into account the tilt of the pole, the rotational axis, and...

Eighth graders bounce superballs and measure to see if they can hit the same spot over and over. In this superball lesson plan, 8th graders calculate the weight of the ball with the force of the throw to try and hit the same spot with...

Students identify the parts and functions of a mussel. They explain how its physical adaptations help it survive in its habitat. They label the parts as a quiz to complete the lesson.

Students explore various cloud types. In this earth science lesson, students use pictures of the four types of clouds and identify them by name. Students construct pictures of clouds using chalk and blue paper.

High schoolers examine earthquakes and tsunamis. For this Earth science lesson, students investigate the causes and hazards associated with earthquakes and tsunamis.

Young scholars report on the colors, calls, behaviors, and physical characteristics of different winter birds. In this winter birds lesson plan, students also make a bird feeder.

Students develop an invisible security system to protect a mummified troll.  In this security system lesson students view a portion of Mythbusters and begin their challenge.

Students examine the concept of organization. In this library skills lesson plan, students practice ordering and sorting skills by playing the Flood Game.

Learners observe changes in water. In this lesson about water and its forms, students perform an experiment to determine how water changes. Learners analyze what causes water to be solid, liquid, or gas. Students record their...

Fifth graders study the effects of mass on gravity. In this gravity instructional activity, 5th graders make model parachutes and helicopters in order to apply the scientific process and find out the effects of mass on drops of the 2...

Students listen to Carnival of the Animals and recognize that a certain instrument represents a certain animal. In this animals and music lesson plan, students will make a book showing which musical instruments represent which animals.