Students develop the concept of diffusion. For this science lesson plan, students demonstrate diffusion of molecules of matter in various states.

For this weather words worksheet, students read 10 definitions of words pertaining to weather. Students match these definitions with the words they go with.

Students plan, design, and carry out an experiment to determine an empirical formula for a hydrated salt X that tell students when all the water has been removed from hydrate crystals.

Students observe the freezing times and temperatures of water with varying levels of salinity. They determine how icebergs form, how they act, and what they may be made of. They discover that salinity level affects the time it takes...

Students investigate scientific concepts and inquire about physical states of matter. The transition of water is considered and is easy to facilitate because of its abundance and often observed physical changes.

Fourth graders identify and examine the components that make up soil. Individually, they use a magnifying glass to identify the organic and inorganic material in their soil sample. To end the lesson, they record the differences in the...

Students examine cloud types. In this cloud lesson, students identify cloud types, observe clouds and collect data, and analyze data to identify the most common cloud they observe overhead during the course of a month.

In this friction worksheet, students will read about fluid friction and examples of fluid friction. Students will also explore the role fluid lubricants have in reducing friction between two surfaces. Then students will answer two short...

Students explore clouds. In this clouds lesson plan, students talk about, write about, and paint clouds to gain an understanding of clouds.

Students explore the concepts of light waves and sound waves. In this physics lesson, students complete activities that require them to investigate how light and sound waves travel.

Students view a Reading Rainbow video on germs and discuss microbial diseases. They grow cultures of Staphylococcus aureus and then estimate and graph the count for their own bodies and those of the class.

In this sedimentary rocks resource worksheet, young scholars follow the guide for reading this informational text. They read about the formation of sedimentary rocks, and the three major types of sedimentary rocks.

In this weather activity, students unscramble weather words that describe features of the weather. An answer key and website reference for additional resources are included.

Students read an article about manipulation of plant DNA. After reading the short article, they work in small groups to respond to the provided discussion questions and explain their answer to the class.

In this weather words worksheet, learners complete a set of 15 multiple choice questions, reading descriptions of weather conditions and choosing the correct word for each description.

Eighth graders analyze questions posted on a large poster in the room and work in groups to record their response to the question on paper, rotating to the next question after two minutes have passed. They review the characteristics of...

Learners study ways in which to identify rocks. They complete a number of activities that introduce them to various ways of identifying minerals in rocks.

Ninth graders explain how atoms and molecules form different substances during chemical reactions and how these processes require losing, gaining or sharing electrons. They correctly write chemical formulas and show how a balanced...

Students use the Internet to discover more information about Sofie Hall in Vienna. They examine the building's history and photographs. They also analyze the role of Johann Strass and his importance for the city of Vienna.

In this earth science quiz worksheet, students attempt to guess the name of the rocks based on the descriptions that are given on the page. They determine the names of 10 rocks that are igneous or sedimentary, and check their work with...

In this geology exploration instructional activity, students complete 27 short answer questions about the properties and locations of igneous rocks. Teacher must provide text or internet link.

Students engage in snow-related activities during the first winter snowfall. After explaining the elements needed for it to snow, they preserve snowflakes on frozen slides and observe them under a microscope. Then, they write diamante...

High schoolers witness an demonstration in which a bottle of club soda will go from a liquid to a solid when it is opened and the carbon dioxide is allowed to escape. This will help them understand that the freezing point of a solution...

Students identify and describe the building blocks that make up an atom. They also compare the ages of atoms to the ages of the materials they compose,as well as, give examples that illustrate the small size of atoms.