Pupils research chemical components of coal, as well as environmental health impacts of mining and burning coal. They discuss conservation of mass as it relates to combustion of organic compounds.

Young scholars experiment with chromatography as a technique which is similar to electrophoresis that scientists use to identify DNA samples.

Fourth graders control variables to determine the effect on plant growth. They collect information by observing and measuring and construct simple graphs, tables, maps and charts to organize, examine and evaluate information.

Learners study fungi and its parts.  In this exploring fungi lesson students fill out a worksheet that includes a diagram of fungi and questions. 

Seventh graders complete two experiments to learn about harmful and helpful microorganisms. In this microorganisms lesson plan, 7th graders read background information about fungi, yeast, and club fungi. Students then complete two...

Fifth graders build and experiment with electric circuits using easily available materials. They hypothesize what may happen if a part is changed.

In this senses activity, students use a text book to complete 34 fill in the blank statements about the structures and functions associated with the 5 senses.

In this lipids worksheet, students review the different types of lipids and how lipids are used by the body. This worksheet has 3 drawings and 27 fill in the blank statements.

In this crossword puzzle instructional activity, students read the clues that relate to diffusion and osmosis. Students then complete the 20 question crossword using the given clues.

In this elements instructional activity, students review the most common elements found in living things. Students color in two pictures with the percentages of the elements found in that living thing.

In this reactions worksheet, students describe combustion as either exothermal or endothermal. Students balance reactions and label the types of reactions. This worksheet has 1 multiple choice, 2 short answer, and 10 problem solving...

Students examine a cross section of a tree. They discuss what the rings mean and how they can tell its age. They complete a worksheet to end the activity.

Students explore the role, functions, and conditions in which lactic acid is produced. They share ideas to complete a KWL on the vocabulary for the instructional activity then research these ideas futher on the internet using a set of...

In this photosynthesis worksheet, learners identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to the process of photosynthesis. There are 18 biology terms located in the word search.

In this oxidation numbers learning exercise, students compare metals and nonmetals, draw Lewis Dot Diagrams, and determine the oxidation number for the given elements. This learning exercise has 1 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 12...

An incredibly thorough activity on vitamins, and how to keep one's body at peak health. Learners access a variety of excellent worksheets embedded in the plan that have them consider raw vs. cooked foods, a vegetable nutrition summary,...

Introduce your class to nanotechnology applications with three demonstrations that showcase scientific principles related to ferrofluids, quantum dots, and gold nanoparticles. Groups will work more closely with these applications in the...

This is a well-designed, creative lesson to help students learn more about the human memory. Working in pairs, students complete tasks and gather data. Excellent websites for resources are also provided.

Through interactive learning exercises, students examine the different definitions of energy and how enzymes regulate how the energy is stored and used during cellular respiration. They also take a close look at photosynthesis to learn...

Gross. What is that in the toilet? But maybe it's not just gross. Did you know there are bacteria that digest organic waste and create electrons? What if there was a way to collect those electrons to power a circuit? In this science fair...

Solar power is hot these days. Gleaming, black solar panels soak up rays on more and more rooftops of homes and businesses providing a clean, alternative source of heat and electricity. You might guess that different times of the day...

Taking advantage of free energy can reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, which are harmful to our environment. In this science fair project, you will work with a solar panel, which is a collector of free energy, and investigate how...