What is the relationship among the heart, circulation, and exercise? Your class members will explore first-hand how different physical exercises affect an individual's heart rate. They will begin by learning how to measure their own...

One step at a time, pupils practice their measurement techniques as they analyze their stride length. They design their own procedures for measuring and relate their stride measurements to the distance traveled by making calculations.

Students practice analyzing skeletal remains for clues by using the Internet.  In this scientific investigation lesson, students research the La Belle shipwreck using the Internet and written materials, later completing a Skeletal...

Learners comb the beach and gather remnants of unfamiliar life forms to make speculations about the origins of their discoveries. In this environments awareness lesson, students work in groups to search for evidence of life on the beach....

Fifth graders discover how blood moves around the body.  In this circulatory system lesson, 5th graders feel their pulse before and after exercise.  Students count their heart rate. Students use the scientific method to record...

Learners investigate the differences between weather in the past and in today's world.  In this climate change lesson plan, students review what they currently know about global warming, then discuss ways climate change might make...

Young scientists explore some of the scientific equipment that is used by explorers during expeditions to the North or South Pole. Then, they have a relay race! All of the equipment is lined up at a spot 25 yards away from the lines. The...

Students learn the four concepts of flight; drag, lift, thrust, and weight. In this scientific inquiry lesson, students participate in a flight activity where they jump as high as they can to stamp a large sheet of paper and measure and...

Students investigate simple machines and their uses in everyday life.  For this scientific method lesson, students examine physical tools such as wedges, screws, and levers using a "how does it work" approach.  Students...

High schoolers design and build a model downhill ski course that proves to be the fastest course at the Finish Line. They apply what they explore angles, slope, speed, and surface conditions to find the fastest course in the US.

Students investigate the importance of having a healthy body by performing gymnastics.  In this physical education lesson, students utilize their flexibility and body strength to perform intense physical gymnastic maneuvers with the...

Discover how to jump double dutch, and watch kids perform different double dutch moves. See how kids use the scientific method to find out what has a bigger effect on jump rope performance - hearing or seeing.

Students can use this site to observe the effects of alcohol on mice and discuss the ways in which alcohol harms and impairs the body. An online lesson, "Alcohol; Separating Fact From Fiction," has students watch video clips, engage in...

The National Institute on Drug Abuse created a guide on the principles of drug addiction treatment. That guide is available here online. It's meant to help individuals answer questions such as finding the most effective methods of...