Students test and identify minerals according to their physical properties. In this mineral analysis lesson, students brainstorm ways to identify rocks and list their ideas on chart paper. Students study samples in pairs and identify the...

Fifth graders investigate conductors and insulators by testing their hypotheses. They use copper wire and batteries to light a bulb. They use a penny and a plastic spoon to determine which is an insulator and which is a conductor.

In this compounds worksheet, students determine which anion is present in solution from the results of testing with various reagents. Students compare the solubility of different compounds in water. This worksheet has 7 fill in the blank...

Students explore Huntington's Disease. In this biology lesson, students read My Friend Linda and examine the ethical issues brought to light in the story. Students discuss biotechnology issues and genetic testing.

Students evaluate water quality of different sources.  In this water assessment instructional activity students chemical testing, identify biological factors in the stream, and write a paper on their position of the stream's...

Students examine how weight and balance can effect if an item sinks or floats. They listen to the book "Who Sank the Boat?" by Pamela Allen, and discuss how the smallest animal sank the boat. Students then conduct an experiment in...

Students work together to test the strengths of various types of magnets. After testing, they create a graph showing how the strength changes as the distance from the magnet increases. They discuss how forces can act from various...

Students examine the ethical issues raised by three situations in which prenatal testing may be used to prevent or facilitate pregnancy.

Fifth graders examine pond ecology, testing how temperature affects the respiration rate of fish. They collect various living things found at a pond, and identify the animal and plant life discovered. They observe a pond community in an...

Fifth graders investigate the behavior of magnetism using magnets. They discuss magnetic force, and conduct an experiment, testing how many paper plates can be stacked together before the force of the magnetic field no longer affects a...

High schoolers work together to research a topic of interest to them. They form hypothesis and complete experiments testing them. They present their findings to the class.

Students discuss places they have been where the air seemed hard to breathe. They discuss if they could "see" the humidity or smell. Students discuss ways this might relate to the fish in the aquarium. The teacher introduces pH and how...

Students describe characteristics and common uses of acids and bases. They describe the role of natural indicators in the chemistry of acids and bases after testing and making observations on a variety of plant extracts. Students observe...

A hands-on activity which allows students to learn about cellular respiration. This instructional activity contains a range of investigations testing the rates of cellular respiration to demonstrate the relationship between metabolic...

For this fish worksheet, students read about fish and write about how they can help fish. They write about how they can save fish, fish migration, fish getting sick, and testing for pollution in water.

Young scholars in an alternative school setting for pregnant teens examine various facets of pregnancy including prenatal and postpartum testing, genetic influences, and additional risk factors. Through videos, hands-on activities, and...

Students examine the properties of bubbles by testing different bubble making materials.  In this scientific experiment instructional activity, students create a bubble brew with different soaps while observing the different...

Sixth graders collect soil samples and record the location of the samples by using GPS.

Students design an experiment to discover how termites respond to their environment.

Students investigate the principles of gel electrophoresis and DNA testing. They watch and discuss a PowerPoint presentation, and solve a DNA mystery using the information they learned from the presentation.

Students develop an experiment to measure the amounts of ground level ozone present in their area. They collect data, access a related website and compare measurements. They present their findings.

Young scholars design and build their own truss. In this physics instructional activity, students calculate the forces and maximum load. They complete a full scale diagram of their design.

Students develop an awareness of the use of Vitamin C in helping our environment and gain exposure to chemical procedures and techniques. Students analyze and interpret data by keeping a data sheet and making a bar graph.