Students identify the effect of light on objects. In this scientific inquiry instructional activity, students use a chart to write a hypothesis about what will happen when colored construction paper is left in sunlight. Students observe...

A simple worksheet asks science learners to define five terms and identify five statements as predictions, observations, or inferences. This would be a supportive assignment when introducing elementary-levle scientist to inquiry practices.

Learners conduct an experiment to find out if there is salt in the ocean. In this scientific inquiry lesson plan, students pour a cup of salt water onto an aluminum plate and observe the changes over a few days. Learners complete an...

In this science inquiry skills worksheet, students fill out a blank chart as they read and learn about the scientific process. The chart has two columns with the titles, "Step in the Scientific Process" and "What the Scientist Does...

Students observe changes in a penny when it is cleaned. In this scientific inquiry lesson, students use a dixie cup filled with vinegar and salt, and drop the penny into the water. Students observe the changes.

Young scholars create a flowchart on the root cause method. In this inquiry lesson, students compare RCA and the DMAIC model with the scientific method of problem solving. They investigate a problem in school and present their findings...

Students classify, add, subtract, and factor polynomials. In this polynomials instructional activity, students classify polynomials by creating their own system. During a discussion, the class decides on a common system. They add and...

Students explore the effect that salt has on the temperature of ice. For this scientific inquiry lesson, students observe an experiment to see how cold  ice can get when salt is added. Students then explore how the ice compares to...

Students identify the different steps in the scientific method. For this inquiry lesson, students determine the mass of the gum after chewing it for sometime. They explain what happens to the lost mass.

After brainstorming reasons why Native Americans mapped their lands, your young critical thinkers will work together to review their ideas and determine the definition of a map. With today's extensive use of mapping technology and GPS...

The concept is the most valuable feature of this resource, which is designed to bring learners' attention to the nutritional labels of food items. Your class will take a closer look at the labels on bottled juice containers to determine...

What element was worth more during the growth of empires in West Africa: gold or halite? After examining various pieces of evidence of primary and secondary source documents placed around the room, your class members will each make a...

Planning for your next activity on ancient Israel, but not sure where to start? Check out this assortment of activities to help get the ball rolling. It includes a range of ideas on topics, such as Greek and Egyptian mythology,...

Money can't buy happiness, but it can put food on the table and pay the bills. The first of a five-lesson unit teaches pupils about the unemployment rate in 1963 and its relationship with the March on Washington. They learn how to create...

What was it like to be a part of the sit-ins during the Civil Rights Movement? Learners consider the question and whether the protests were effective using an online documents-based investigation. The program allows for virtual...

Students look at a day's accumulation of recyclable trash from first through fifth grade classrooms, not knowing which classes it came from. After setting up a collection sheet for data, students remove items from the receptacle and...

Students will design and build a structure to support a rock. Students will use their knowledge of movement of objects to determine the proper base to be built to support their rock. Students will explore their natural area for...

In this lesson, students enhance their number and letter recognition. Students make letters and numbers with pretzel dough. Students prepare the pretzel dough, shape it, bake it, and eat it. In this lesson, students test their...

Students do an experiment using a microscope. In this lesson, about cells, students examine different slides using a microscope. Students look at an onion skin, cheek cells, and potato cells. In each of these, students find cell walls,...

Students use their sense of touch to identify different types of solids. In this "Mystery Solids" lesson plan, students feel various balloons filled with items such as rice, flour, salt, beans, etc. They use their senses to come to...

Students observe changes in water. In this instructional activity about water and its forms, students perform an experiment to determine how water changes. Students analyze what causes water to be solid, liquid, or gas. Students record...

Students explore elements and compounds. In this lesson about elements and compounds, students will do an experiment. Students work in groups of 2-3 as they complete two separate activities. Students understand how two elements combine...

In this anatomy instructional activity, learners learn about the heart and it's characteristics. Students monitor their heartbeat in an experiment and then answer a series of questions about what they found.

In this sound conductors lesson, students use a metal and a plastic coat hanger to determine how sound travels through each and which is more effective.