In this planet models activity, learners use the radius of a given planet and its mass to answer questions using a model of a planet with a given radius. They determine the volume of the planet's inner core, the volume of its outer...

Students explore air pollution. In this ecology instructional activity, students participate in an experiment in which 5 numbered jar lids are placed outside. Students bring one lid a day in until all jars are inside. Dirt specks are...

Students investigate the different states of matter by experimenting in class.  In this matter lesson plan, students participate in a lab activity moving from one station to the next creating different formations of matter....

Students observe a scientific discrepant event, and are then challenged to create experiments to solve the dilemma.

In this chemistry review worksheet, students classify and name compounds, calculate atomic mass, draw Lewis Dot Diagrams, and determine number of protons for atoms. This worksheet has 37 fill in the blank, 38 matching, and 3 short answer...

In this chemical reaction activity, students are given the details of an experiment where sodium chloride and silver nitrate are mixed in a chemical reaction. Students answer nine questions about the chemical reaction, they determine the...

First graders break into groups of five students and are given 15 different objects and 3 posters. They group the objects into 3 different families with all the objects in each category placed on one of the posters. They choose whatever...

Fourth graders watch an experiment that demonstrates the causes of wind. They design and make an original weather craft.

This science trivia activity gives the students 66 science trivia questions and answers.  Students are to cut out the questions an fold them in half.  The question is on one side and the answer is on the other side.  This...

Eighth graders, in groups, explain the difference between physical and chemical changes.

Students explore matter. They use a formula to measure the volume of matter.

In this matter and change activity, students answer 24 questions on topics such as elements, compounds, mixtures and chemical reactions. Students answer questions about the properties of matter such as their physical state and shape. In...

Students examine molecules and the changes in energy of a system.  In this energy systems lesson students complete a lab activity and describe changes of state.

In this classification of changes worksheet, middle schoolers identify each example as either chemical or physical changes. Students also classify other examples as either element, compound, solution, colloid, or suspensions. In the...

Students study the process of evaporation.

In this thermal energy worksheet, students will explore different ways heat is transferred including conduction and convection. Students will look at how insulators work and how room temperature can affect heat transfer. This worksheet...

In this elements and compounds worksheet, learners review the physical properties of different compounds and elements using websites for information. This worksheet has 1 graphic organizer and 1 short answer question.

In this chemistry instructional activity, 11th graders take a states of matter quiz by matching 10 terms to their definitions, decide if 10 statements are true or false, and answer 2 fill in the blank questions.

In this adaptive questions and answers instructional activity, students write answers to a set of 3 simple questions based on a sentence given at the top of the page.

For this energy sources worksheet, students fill in a chart using a dichotomous key of energy sources. They use follow the directions and label items such as the sun, a windmill, and an oil rig with the proper number and letter labels...

Students read The Lorax and discuss how human actions can affect the environment. They conduct a simple experiment to see how much air pollution is in the air that they breathe.

In this chemical reactions activity, students fill in 12 blanks with the appropriate terms related to chemical reactions. They also indicate if 4 statements are true or false and match 7 words with their descriptions. Students complete...

In this online interactive planets activity, students respond to 9 multiple choice and fill in the blank questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.

In this wet dry ice instructional activity, students read the information about dry ice and phase change. Students perform an experiment in which they observe phase changes of ice. Students answer analysis questions as it relates to the...