In this science reading comprehension worksheet, students read a selection that describes the characteristics and habits of owls. They answer 7 multiple choice questions based on the reading.

Focusing on the fish in the Hudson River Estuary, this activity could be used to practice reading, graphing ,and critical-thinking skills. Answering the 6 questions should be interesting for students due to the interesting subject matter.

In this zebra mussels worksheet, 7th graders read an article about zebra mussel populations in United States' lakes and rivers. Students read about the negative effects and some positive results and then answer several questions about...

Did you know that tomtoes and cucumbers are actually fruits? Biology or botany beginners read about the function of flowers and fruit and find that some food items commonly called vegetables are, by definition, also fruits! Give learners...

Physical science investigators mix sugar and food coloring into different cups of water and cooking oil to compare how the solid and liquid behave in each. As the introduction to this unit on dissolving, it is relevant.

In this moles worksheet, students read about mass, formula mass and moles. They calculate the masses of given numbers of moles of compounds and they calculate the number of moles of given masses of compounds.

Students read and discuss background information included with this activity. They brainstorm the best sources for developing a list of native or migratory pollinators. Students work in groups to design habitats based on information...

In this infectious diseases worksheet, students read about the two types of defenses the body has against pathogens: innate (nonspecific) and adaptive (specific). Students then complete a graphic organizer by filling in 11 blanks.

In this disease worksheet, high schoolers read information about infectious diseases, how they are transmitted, and how they are treated. Students then complete 6 fill in the blank questions.

In this solubility worksheet, students answer eighteen questions including reading a graph to indicate solubility of three different compounds at particular temperatures, calculating percent of solutes in a solution, determining molarity...

In this atom worksheet, students read about Dalton's contributions to the structure of the atom. They answer five questions about Dalton's ideas, the law of multiple proportions and the law of definite proportions.

In this predation or starvation worksheet, students read about the effects of the wildlife service bringing in predators (wolves) to control a deer population. Students calculate the change in the deer population from 1971 to 1980. They...

In this power functions worksheet, high schoolers read about determining the brightness of stars using a magnitude scale. Students solve 4 problems including finding the magnitude differences of stars and determining equivalent magnitudes.

It is recommended that you conduct this fabulous experiment as a whole-class demonstration. Collect air samples from the environment, human exhalation, and car exhaust, then compare them for carbon dioxide content using bromthymol blue...

In this genome interactions worksheet, students read the passage about genome interactions then apply the knowledge to answer several short answer questions.

Students construct clocks and then learn how to read a clock face, tell time, and determine how much time has elapsed.

In this land usage worksheet, students read about farmers in Bolivia are using a system called raised-bed agriculture to feed its people. Students complete 2 short answer questions based on what they read.

In this science and Internet technology worksheet, students access the given web site to look at a current view of the Earth's surface. They enter longitude and latitude co-ordinates before answering 8 questions. They change the...

Sixth graders understand properties and behavior of heat, light, and sound. They describe the production of sound in terms of vibration of objects that create vibrations in other materials. Students describe how sound is made from...

In this calculations worksheet, students find significant figures in numbers, they determine densities of substances and objects, they convert from one metric unit to another and they determine the appropriate unit of measurement for...

In this isomer worksheet, high schoolers learn about the structures of isomers and then they draw the isomers for six organic compounds.

Students distinguish between latitude and longitude on the map. In this mapping lesson, students participate in mapping skills to recognize spatial relationships, and where to find natural resources on the map. Students create...

Students design an environmentally friendly home.  In this middle school math/science lesson plan, students watch videos on creating green design.  Students work in collaborative groups to determine what makes a house green and...

Students explain how machines make work easier. They calculate mechanical advantage. Students describe the six types of simple machines and calculate the ideal mechanical advantage for different types of simple machines.