Fourth graders create cartoon characters which compare and contrast two types of cells: nerve and muscle. Cartoon characters show how these two cells are similar, how they are different, and the relationship between the two cell types.

Fifth graders conclude that each color of the spectrum has a different amount of thermal energy by measuring temperature with a thermometer. They infer that there is an invisible band of the spectrum by measuring temperature beyond the...

In this mixtures worksheet, students answer twenty three questions about student presentations on topics such as amalgams, homogenized milk, antifreeze and coolants, soaps and detergents and water softeners.

Students compare slime recipes. In this properties of matter lesson, students make Oobleck and glurch and compare the properties of each and examine the solid and liquid properties of them.

In this windowsill gardening food from sunlight worksheet, learners research photosynthesis, write about it, observe and record sunlight at home as it relates to the needs of a plant.

Learners explore pressure in our atmosphere. They examine the relationship between pressure and depth. Students construct an experimental apparatus and take measurements. Learners evaluate the impact of pressure on the lungs.

Students observe an experiment. In this water lesson, students observe as water is changed into vapor. They record their observations by completing a data sheet.

Students melt colored ice cubes which are created from a funnel, balloons, water, and food coloring. In this ice lesson plan, students put food coloring into water in a balloon, freeze it, and see how the food coloring ended up making...

Students compare the densities of different liquids. In this liquids lesson plan, students compare color, viscosity, weight, volume, and graph their findings.

Students, using drawing tools on the computer, or with paper and pencil, diagram and label a fish.

Students participate in a mini lab to explore density.  In this density lesson students view a demonstration and answer questions. 

Students explore chemical changes. in this lesson about the properties of chemical changes, students do experiments, observe, and record results. Students complete four experiments in order to observe chemical changes. In each experiment...

Students examine the concept of surface tension.  In this surface tension lesson students complete several experiments to allow them to better understand surface tension. 

Students experiment with making popcorn to discover what makes it pop. They cook various types to survey which brand gives the highest volume of corn.

Young scholars examine hardwoods and their pores. They discover that some pores allow for air movement while others do not. They also examine and identify the different types of hardwoods.

Students identify parts of plant and animal cells and describe the functions of each part. They distinguish between plant and animal cells. After a lecture/demo, students perform experiments which help them construct models of plant and...

Students work together to gather water samples. They compare and contrast the water quality from different places in the community. They answer discussion questions to complete the lesson.

Students experiment with floating the spaghetti, the gas functions like a life preserver. Pupils comprehend that a person is slightly more dense than water. They comprehend that a life preservers are made of low-density materials. The...

Students examine how heat passes through a pane glass window.  In this energy transfer lesson students complete a lab activity.

Fourth graders examine how the human eye receives and transmits light from the environment. Through an activity, the students will discuss the importance of sight in our everyday lives.

Eighth graders distinguish between physical and chemical change. In this chemistry activity, 8th graders observe a series of demonstrations showing physical and chemical changes. They identify the signs that a chemical reaction took place.

Students answer questions about how microorganisms can affect our food supply and how they can be controlled. The first set of inquiry activities are directed by the teacher. Subsequent activities are based on students generating their...

Students comprehend the four parameters of water quality. They perform tests for salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH and clarity or turbidity. Students comprehend why scientists and environmental managers monitor water uality and aquatic...