Curated OER
Lightning and Thunder
Students conduct an experiment. In this lightning and thunder lesson, students learn how to figure out how far away a thunderstorm is.
Curated OER
Jr. Chef Club
Learners review proper hand washing techniques and make a recipe. In this cooking lesson plan, students explore how to wash their hands properly before cooking and how to make a few edible treats.
Curated OER
Bridges: Local, National and Global Connections
Fifth graders examine the role of bridges in commerce and transportation. They create a schedule for building a bridge and how much money it would take to build one.
Curated OER
Trash Count
Young scholars identify pollution around their local community. They discuss the sources of polution and categorize objects based on their properties. They discover ways to make changes to the environment and how to inform the public.
Curated OER
Searching the Attic
Students investigate an attic or basement to "discover" family artifacts. They develop a grid map using string, create a naming system for the grid, and analyze items of interest.
Curated OER
The Shape of Disaster - Current Event- Swine Flu/Hurricanes/Tornadoes/Wild Fire
Young scholars create a disaster preparation book. In this disaster preparation lesson, students research disasters and use the kidspiration program to create a shape to represent each disaster. They create a page for each disaster.
Other
Flinn Scientific: Safety
Tons of science safety rules and information are available here, arranged by category. Resources are available for students and teachers on maintaining safety during labs and other activities.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Understanding How Food Becomes Rancid
In this cooking and food science fair project, the student will determine how light and air can oxidize fat in potato chips and cause the chips to go rancid. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Safety in the Life Sciences
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The standard safety symbols and practices used in a biology laboratory are covered in this lesson.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Are Childproof Containers Really Childproof?
In this science fair project, determine if childproof containers are effective and investigate if a child can learn how to open the containers with practice. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Laboratories Laboratories Advanced
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of science laboratory procedures including information about lab equipment, lab safety, and general techniques. After the reading, watch a short video...
Read Works
Read Works: Famous Scientists & Mathematicians Louis Pasteur
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage contains a short biography of Louis Pasteur and his development of pasteurization, a process that led to the development of vaccinations and safety procedures for many foods.This passage is...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Laboratories
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn about science laboratories, the types of equipment that are used in them, and about safety guidelines in a laboratory.
University of Missouri
Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: Water Quality Testing [Pdf]
In this experiment, students will test the quality of a water sample by observing the number of coliform bacteria. Coliform bacteria are found in human intestines and a large amount can indicate water contamination. Lesson plan gives a...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Hurricanes
This lesson starts out with a short video clip of Hurricane Ivan and shows the pattern it followed. Emphasis is placed on the fact that Hurricane Ivan struck and the eye traveled over Alabama. Discussion of hurricane facts follow....