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Mineral Properties

For Students 6th - 8th
In this earth science worksheet, students look at the properties that are common to identifying minerals and the types of observations one can make.
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Quiz: Weather Phenomena #1

For Teachers 3rd
In this science worksheet, 3rd graders focus on the weather. Students respond to ten multiple choice questions about various aspects pertaining to our weather.
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From Vibration to Sound

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students observe a series of demonstrations to illustrate wave movement. In this sound wave lesson plan, students witness how objects create waves when dropped in a dish of water, use a rope and slinky to produce transverse and...
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Strong Chemistry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research and create a poster about a gemstone. In this mineral properties lesson, students view a video about diamonds. They discuss the properties of minerals and choose a gemstone to research and create a poster.
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Digital Revolution

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students take pictures in the style of Eleanor Antin. in this photography lesson, students work in groups to research a revolution and read a piece of literature that corresponds. They create an original image that represents that...
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Colorful Cut-Outs

For Teachers 3rd - Higher Ed
Students examine the works of Claude Matisse. In this Matisse Art Lesson, students explore Beasts of the Sea to find recognizable shapes.  Students visit the National Gallery to view Matisse artworks.
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Sun and Moon Poetry Baskets

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students write Sun and Moon poetry. In this poetry lesson, students research the sun and the moon.  They write poetry and create two class baskets for descriptive words about each.
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Electricity and Magnetism

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare electricity and magnetism. In this science lesson plan, 4th graders discuss the concepts of electricity and magnetism and brainstorm examples of electrical and magnetic forces.
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American Disaster Quiz

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this weather disasters worksheet, students match words to definitions about weather disasters. Students complete 10 matches total.
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Factors Affecting Plant Growth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the physical and chemical factors that affect plant growth. In this biology lesson, students explain the role of hormones in plants. They investigate how competition with other plants affect their growth.
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The Moon

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners design and build an ideal lunar settlement. In this astronomy lesson, students identify the key features of the moon. They compare its environmental condition with the Earth's.
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Snell's Law

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine whether the index of refraction of sample of Corn Syrup meets Federal standards. This task assess students' abilities to explain the procedures for investigation, plan for recording and organizing observations and...
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Caring and Self-Interest

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars write in their journal. In this philanthropy lesson, students review the definition of philanthropy and read a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Young scholars respond to the question "What are you doing for others?" in...
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Sea Ice and Satellites

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study satellites and satellite images using Google Earth. In this satellite lesson, students discuss satellites and how they work. Students watch a demonstration of how satellites work and learn what they are used for. Students...
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Writing a poem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students imagine themselves someplace -- the beach, a mountain top, a city street -- anywhere.
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Turning Everyday Objects Into Art

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to the art of assemblage - which is the process of taking ready-made materials, and ordinary objects and using them to create sculptures. They create a self-portrait by assembling and joining found objects...
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Let's Party!

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify similarities/differences of celebrations and list ways to celebrate. They investigate celebrations from around the world.
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It's Just a Phase

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers describe the phases of the moon and play a game with moon phase cards.
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Musical Rhythm Instruments

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students design a unique instrument using containers, beans, markers, crayons and colored construction paper. At the end of the lesson each student have a working rhythm instrument decorated with at least two colors.
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How Does Sound Travel As Waves?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders participate in a number of activities designed to increase their understanding of how sound is generated and how it travels.
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Preserving and Promoting Democracy

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders create surveys to determine whether or not young people have or plan to vote. Using their findings, 11th graders make advertisements aimed at encouraging youth to vote.
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Ethics Search Project

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students question, imagine, and investigate certain scientific environmental issues. They organize their data and present a PowerPoint presentation. They include include a complete analysis of St Ignatius commitments and ideas.
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Genetic Engineering/Biotechnology

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students create a paper model of a plasmid and insert a DNA molecule that contains a specific gene into the plasmid. They complete an actual transformation involving E. coli bacterium and relate the two activities to one another.
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Remembrance Through Public Art

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discuss the purpose of public art, in the form of memorials. They research the design and planning of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C., then plan their own memorial and construct a 3D model.

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