Explore and control the building blocks of atoms! Physical science superstars add and remove subatomic particles to create atoms and ions with an easy-to-use interactive. An alternate activity includes an assignment that focuses on the...

Fourth graders examine the attraction between two different charges to investigate lightning in a thunderstorm. They complete an experiment and a worksheet.

Students observe brine shrimp as they are affected by household cleaners, develop observation scale, collect and analyze data, and discuss how household products and pesticides negatively impact environment.

Students investigate the structure of the atom and its composition. In this atom structure instructional activity, students find the area of cut out circles and drop pens into the circles. They count the number of marks in the circles...

Emerging biochemists more fully understand the flow of energy in ecosystems as they explore the laws of thermodynamics and relate them to energy transfer in food chains. They also investigate heat loss from the human body and how...

Students consider the concept of ocean pollution. In this ocean lesson plan, students participate in a hands-on demonstration in order to replicate an oil spill and its effects on marine life.