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Create a Cloud in a Bottle

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine the earth's atmosphere. For this hands-on science lesson, students follow the outlined steps to create clouds in 2-liter bottles.
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Come Fly With Me

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students apply the Bernoulli Principle. In this flight instructional activity, students design and test a glider.
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Solids, Liquids, and Gases

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the properties of matter. In this states of matter lesson, 1st graders conduct scientific investigations that require them to mix, cool, and heat objects in order to observe changes in the properties of matter.
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Spring Break Bubbles

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students blow bubbles. In this bubble lesson, students use a bubble solution and straw to blow bubbles. They attempt to blow bubbles inside of one another and create a bubble frame. 
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Science Quizzes: Weather Quiz

For Students 5th - 10th
In this weather science quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 short answer and true or false questions regarding weather and extreme weather.
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Powhatan Gender Roles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this Powhatan gender roles worksheet, students read a 4-page selection regarding the gender roles in Powhatan culture. Students discuss the selection.
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Science Quiz B-Grade 5

For Students 5th
In this grade 5 science quiz worksheet, 5th graders complete a 15 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 5 concepts. 
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The Science of Hurricanes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore hurricanes. In this science lesson plan, students discuss the aspects of hurricanes and watch videos of hurricanes. Students discuss the motion of the hurricanes.
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Introducing The Gulf Stream

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research the average temperatures of different places on Earth. In this earth science lesson, 6th graders explain how the sun's heat cause ocean movement. They discuss how temperature change affects the weather we experience.
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Airplane Propeller

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the different kinds of propellers and their functions.  In this airplane lesson students build a hand made propeller.
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Science Word Search

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this science worksheet, middle schoolers look for the words that are related to the theme of the sheet in the word search. They also work on spelling skills.
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Wind

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders watch an experiment that demonstrates the causes of wind. They design and make an original weather craft.
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What Makes Popcorn Pop?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students experiment with making popcorn to discover what makes it pop. They cook various types to survey which brand gives the highest volume of corn.
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A Cloud In The Hand

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate the scientific concept of forming clouds. The use simple materials to simulate the formation. This creates a powerful visual for students to make cognitive connections. They make observations and record them in a lab...
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Wet Dry Ice Lab

For Students 8th - 10th
In this wet dry ice worksheet, learners read the information about dry ice and phase change. Students perform an experiment in which they observe phase changes of ice. Learners answer analysis questions as it relates to the phase change...
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Gas Law Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
In this gas law problems worksheet, students research and answer nineteen unique questions associated with gas laws. Students work in pairs to answer the twenty questions asked.
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Promoting Inquiry Throught Computer-Based Labs

For Teachers Higher Ed
Student Teachers are given the opportunity to examine how to use a computer-based laboratory for inquiry. The practice is done to teach future teachers how to use these tools so they can be ready for use in the classroom environment.
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DNA Isolation from Onion

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students apply measurement skills using the metric system. They explain the process of isolating DNA from other cell contents. They apply knowledge of cell structure to explain the process of isolating DNA.
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Safety

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of voltage and electricity. They differentiate between an insulator and a conductor in the context of using electrical safety with the help of a doll house. Then students pretend the doll lives in a real...
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Perpetual Motion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss movement of air currents and then experiment to create visible models of air currents. Students connect the model to weather patterns.
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How Do Airplanes Stay off the Ground?

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students use balloons and string to duplicate Bernoulli's Principle of wing shape and its affect on liftoff.
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Erupting Volcano

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders watch teacher conduct the following experiment. Wearing safety goggles and old clothing is advised. The experiment could ruin clothing and hurt unprotected eyes. Follow the steps below having students write down what they...
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Out Of Sight Air; Weather

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders conduct an experiment to get them thinking about the invisibility of air, and to prove that air has weight.
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H2O2 Decomposition Lab I

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students conduct an experiment to determine how much hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is actually in a store-bought solution of H2O2.

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