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M&M's and the Scientific Method

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the scientific method by conducting an in class experiment. In this scientific averages lesson, 6th graders discuss the concept of the scientific method, and define the different mathematical averages, mean, median...
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An Approach to Chemistry via the Analysis of Art Objects: The Scientific Method, Laboratory Safety, Light and Color Theory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a painting that clearly exemplifies the use of primary pigments to make secondary pigments. They demonstrate the distinction between value and saturation. They explain the affect of adjacent colors on each other and...
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Science and Art Design

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the scientific process by completing a pegboard activity. In this art design instructional activity, students identify the similarities between the art process and the scientific method while experimenting with art beads...
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Focusing on Lenses

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore scientific observations by examining the parts of a microscope. In this optics lesson, students discuss the importance of a focal point and focal distance when utilizing an optical device such as a microscope. Students...
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Woodwind Instruments and Pitch

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore musical pitch. In this cross curriculum musical instruments and "sound" physics lesson, students identify and describe common traits of woodwind instruments. Young scholars research "pitch" and what causes pitch...
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Kaleidoscope

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners explore energy by creating a light project in class. In this kaleidoscope lesson, students discuss the properties of light and how mirrors can reflect the energy in different directions. Learners view a diagram of light...
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Clouds

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders complete various activities about clouds. They create a cloud in a lab, write a cloud story, make a cloud model and complete a webquest.
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What Boat Designs Float the Best?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate buoyancy by conducting a science experiment.  In this water properties lesson plan, 5th graders predict which of their different paper boat designs will float for the longest period.  Students conduct...
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Termite Trails

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students observe the behavior of termites and draw conclusions about their behavior. They record data as to termite behavior and recognize elements in the experimental design which must include a hypothesis.

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