Comparing Apples and Oranges

Students measure the flow states of various liquids. In this states of matter lesson, students measure and compare how different liquids flow. Students complete several experiments to test the liquid flows and discuss their observations...

Students compare the different rates of reaction between an apple covered with vitamin C and an apple with no vitamin C. They compare the different rates of reaction between an apple placed in the sun and one not exposed to the sun. ...

Compare the volume of an orange to the volume of liquid that can be extracted out of it. Also compare the mass of an apple before and after it has been dried out. In both of these activities, children find that there is an appreciable...

Students examine sugar content in beverages. In this nutrition lesson, students compare beverages to analyze sugar consumption. Students create their own healthy smoothie.

How long do fresh foods last in space at the International Space Station? Which foods perish quicker than others? How can astronauts preserve their foods to make them last longer in space? Young scientists test the rates at which some...

Fifth graders observe the chemical reaction of an apple as it spoils in order to identify properties of matter. In this spoiling apple lesson, 5th graders crush vitamin C tablets over slices of apple, they place the slices of the apple...

Young scholars assess their eating and exercise behaviors by keeping three-day food intake and exercise record. Students compare their food records to My Pyramid recommendations, identify at least two changes that would make their diets...

Students identify the layers of the Earth and complete activities for the topic. In this Earth layers lesson, students chart their ideas about the Earth's layers and view a PowerPoint for the topic. Students view an apple to learn about...