In this hazardous material worksheet set, 5th graders fill in the blanks with the answers to clues about toxic materials and gases. They fill in 12 blanks with words that are shown at the bottom of each page. They identify 4 hazards in...

Students explore how landfills function. In this landfill lesson, students explore the use of landfills and the decomposition process by creating a model landfill. Students discuss pros and cons to landfills and how potential problems...

Learners study various aspects of mucous. In this mucous lesson, students investigate the purpose of mucous. Learners create fake mucous.

Students determine the force of a helium balloon that allows it to rise a specific distance.  In this helium lesson students calculate the amount of paper needed to construct a weight and determine the density of a piece of...

Students make glue out of milk and vinegar. In this chemistry lesson plan, students combine curds of milk with an ammonia solution until a creamy liquid forms.

For this Thanksgiving worksheet, students use 18 clues given at the bottom of the page to solve a Thanksgiving Day crossword puzzle.

Pupils tear paper into very small pieces and follow a formula to make recycled paper. They follow up with a discussion about the quality of their paper and its benefits.

Fourth graders experiment with the viscosity of different liquids. They use a stopwatch to time the a steel ball as it drops through different liquids.

Fifth graders familiarize themselves with more abstract chemical/physical changes that are directly connected to Ohio. They use their knowledge of chemical and physical changes to distinguish these two, even though they may not be...

In this dimensional analysis worksheet, students solve six word problems using dimensional analysis to solve for an unknown. These include finding density, and converting from one unit to another. They also categorize samples as...

In this density worksheet, students review how to calculate density and how to apply Archimedes' Principle, Boyle's Law, and Charles' Law. This worksheet has 10 matching, 13 short answer, and 6 fill in the blank questions.

In this living things worksheet, students determine 5 things about a car that makes it seem like its a living thing and 5 things that prove it is not a living thing. This worksheet has 10 short answer questions.

Students observe a photograph and make inferences.  In this investigative lesson students study how to find facts in pictures and draw inferences from them. 

Students investigate different sounds. In this lesson on sound, students put different substances into jars so that when students shake the jars they make different sounds.

Students explore electrophoresis, a technique used to isolate DNA. They assemble a gel chamber for separating mixtures. Students observe separation influenced by electric charge. They define separation through gel electrophoresis.

Students study volcanoes. In this volcanoes lesson, students read several volcano paragraphs and study the pictures or diagrams. Students then make an erupting volcano, complete website research about volcanoes, and answer several...

Students explain how to desalinate water using solar energy.  In this solar lesson students complete a lab activity and explain capillary water. 

Students explore different painting techniques. In this visual arts lesson, students use various materials to create different textures in their paintings. Students use wax paper and foam boards to create unique art pieces.

Students create an abstract, non-objective paintings. Students use the various lesson plans to create abstract paintings that include an art with text lesson, a sand textured paint lesson, and a radiating design lesson.

In this letter d words worksheet, students match letter d words with their definitions. Students complete 10 letter d word matches.

Seventh graders become more familiar with how our food is broken down mechanically and chemically. They also trace the food through the alimentary canal.

Students investigate basic engineering principles, road construction and material science through a unique and fun hands-on activity.

In this Roman civilization worksheet, students read about the food options available during Roman times. Students learn about the normal breakfast, lunch, and dinner meal for Roman people.

How do you like your mashed potatoes? Thin and whipped smooth? Or thick and mashed into chunks? Your mouth checks out not just the taste of your food, but its viscosity, or how it flows on your tongue, every time you take a bite. In this...