A Method for the Madness

Young scholars analyze animal feelings. In this personal health lesson, students examine the body language hints and sounds that dogs use to express their emotions.

Explore the scientific process through nature. Scholars become scientists as they develop a question, design an experiment, collect data, and analyze their results. A two-week lesson guides your classes through the process and provides...

Third graders utilize the scientific method to explain light and optics in this five lessons unit. Through experimentation and discussion, 3rd graders canvass the concepts of light traveling, reflection and refraction.

Young scholars explore the basic biology of a pest. They identify the four major kinds of insect mouthparts and explain how they work. Students examine the specific mouthparts and how they can limit food resources and in what environment...

Students write a report about infectious diseases where they demonstrate their understanding of new terminology. In this writing lesson, students analyze the effect of disease in their lives and and make scientific inquiry about the...

Students use the scientific method to create and observe a chemical reaction. They observe and describe the physical properties of three substances, make a hypothesis, record the results, and explore various science websites.

Students participate in an experiment to determine where fungi and molds are formed, and create graphs documenting fungal growth.

Young scholars explore the brain. In this science lesson, students create a model of the brain and discuss steps taken in order to protect the brain. Young scholars design a container that would protect the brain from injury. Students...

Students examine fungi and where it comes from.  In this mold instructional activity students determine the percentage of fruit juice in a fruit then identify the different types of mold.

Young scholars investigate weather and climate through a variety of interdisciplinary activities.