Snow, ice, and water are all composed of H2O. Does that mean they all have the same volume? Discover the ways that the densities of these substances determine their volumes, and how they change based on their current states of...

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...

This interesting science instructional activity is about the compass. Students make a compass out of a magnet, sewing needle, cork, and a glass dish. The instructional activity includes both a pre and post-test for the students to take,...

Young scholars examine descriptive writing. In this writing lesson, students listen to an audio version of the diary of Lt. Polly Hatchard and her expedition to the South Pole. Young scholars explore the components of descriptive...

Sixth graders conduct and analyze a survey that explores public perceptions about the reasons for seasonal change. They measure the changing length of days, observe shadows and discuss how the Earth's axis of rotation affects the seasons.

Students examine NASA strategy for scientifically studying any celestial body. They brainstorm about all previous space explorations and missions they can recall, and propose an expedition plan to become space explorers of the future.

Students explore the seasons and their attributes. In this geography lesson, students create a 3-D model of the Earth that showcases the elliptical travel of the Earth that causes seasons.

Young scholars are introduced to the concepts of latitude and longitude. In groups, they identify the Earth's magnetic field and the disadvantages of using compasses for navigation. They identify the major lines of latitude and longitude...

In this magnetism instructional activity, students answer ten questions about magnets, their magnetic poles, the magnetic lines of flux and how magnets work.

In this Earth's magnetic poles activity, students read about the changes observed in Earth's magnetic field and the possible geomagnetic reversal of the north and south magnetic poles. Students answer 5 questions about the reading and...

Students explore spatial sense in regards to maps about the globe. In this maps lesson plan, students label oceans, locate the continents and poles, follow directions, and explain the symbols on a map.

Second graders investigate the law of polarity. In this magnets activity, 2nd graders discover how magnets are used in everyday life and which objects in our environment are magnetic. Students experiment with bar magnets and record...

In this water worksheet, high schoolers explore the reasons why water is considered a universal solvent. Students compare different ways to change the dissolving rate of a solute. This worksheet has 11 fill in the blank and 8 matching...

Students make a windmill.  For this wind lesson, students learn background information about the windmill, complete an activity where they create a windmill, discuss using wind as a natural resource and brainstorm other inventions...

In this Earth's hemispheres and poles worksheet, students color the North Hemisphere blue and the South Hemisphere red. Students then label the equator, the north pole, and south pole.

Students describe directions using a globe for north, east, south and west. In this mapping lesson plan students identify the north and south pole. Students understand the importance of the equator and the Prime Meridian. Students...

In this glaciers instructional activity, students complete 12 different questions related to glaciers. First, they complete the 2 tables that illustrate the similarities and differences between continental and valley glaciers. Then,...

First graders explain what keeps Polar Bears warm in the Arctic by experiencing a layer of blubber to protect them. They read Little Polar Bear by Hans de Beer.

In this Earth and moon worksheet, students will review the different phases of the moon, how eclipses are created, and how the moon influences tidal patterns. This worksheet has 13 fill in the blank, 8 true or false, and 2 short answer...

Where can you see an aurora in North America? After completing an astronomy activity, scholars can locate the exact coordinates. Pupils plot points of the inner and outer ring of the auroral oval and answer questions based on...

Using a baseball theme, this presentation provides a review of social studies topics covered in sixth grade. Students play a game in which they score based on the answers to various questions involving Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, map...

It actually is possible to have too much of a good thing when it comes to climate change. A slide show lesson describes how burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change. Individuals read about the scientific process and the...

Students examine the concept of angular momentum and its correlation to mass, velocity, and radius. They listen to a teacher-led lecture, conduct an experiment with rotational inertia, angular momentum, and rotation speed by making...

In this recognizing vowel sounds worksheet, students read the first word on each line, determine its underlined vowel sound, and identify the other word that has the same sound. Students circle 65 words.