Tenth graders discuss anomalies in nature and science. They discuss times that anomalies led to the collection of data that explained the phenomena and contributed to changing scientific understandings. Students work in groups to...

Students perform an experiment to test the quality of the water in a marsh.

Students perform simple field tests on a variety of minerals and use their results and a given data chart to determine which mineral each specimen is.

Students explore the states of water. In this physical science lesson, students use ice and dry ice to observe the changes in the state of matter. Students record the results.

Seventh graders explore explanations of natural illusions.  In this perception instructional activity students solve a problem by applying the process of science. 

Students inspect a given problem and come up with a hypothesis. In this investigative lesson students come up with a hypothesis for a problem, test each hypothesis and evaluate how successful each one was. 

Students draw a schematic diagram of parts needed to build an op-amp. In this physics lesson, students test the operation of their machine. They graph and analyze data using excel.

Students complete a science experiment to study insulation, heat transfer, and permafrost. For this permafrost study lesson, students design and test a soda insulator. Students graph their class data and discuss the results. Students...

Students define and explain the basic concepts of experimental design.  In this scientific method lesson students complete a hands on activity, develop and present proposals to test their explanations. 

Eighth graders investigate the acoustic properties of materials in order to develop soundproofing products.  In this soundproofing lesson students research different resources, design and perform experiments and fabricate, test and...

High schoolers observe one of the direct effects of acid water on plant growth. Students engage in an experiment which will take about 2 weeks. High schoolers will understand the effect that acid rain has on plant growth.

Fourth graders complete analysis experiments for decomposers and their adaptable traits. In this decomposers lesson plan, 4th graders test worm behavior to light, sound, warmth, touch, and moisture. Students work in groups to analyze the...

In this science activity, students add a few drops of iodine solution to each of 10 substances to determine if they contain starch. The iodine will turn blue if the item contains starch.

Students observe and record what occurs when yeast is added to hydrogen peroxide. They indicate why a chemical reaction (decompostion) must have occurred during the experiement. Pupils explain why yeast was used. Students comprehend the...

Students work in groups to build a robot. In this robotics lesson, students create an electronic robot and program it to follow directions. They create an obstacle course for the robot to follow and test its performance. 

Students, in groups, design and construct an air car capable of acceleration. They view a video on acceleration, test their cars and make adjustments as desired.

Students study the human body and their five senses by participating in a penny cup game. In this human senses instructional activity, students test their monocular and binocular vision by completing a penny drop experiment.

Young scholars explore the science of toxicology and the relationship between a toxic reaction (response) and amount of substance (dose). They observe two demonstrations illustrating the concept of dose-response.

Young scholars complete experiments in which they test the amount of humus in soil samples. They record their data and discuss the results. They write a story about soils to end the lesson.

Students, after a long-term observation of photosynthesis with aquatic plants, assess the benefits of photosynthesis towards all living organisms. They explain in their own words the two cycles within photosynthesis. Guided discussion...

Third graders investigate the concept of how electricity works in the lighting of a light bulb. They construct a circuit in order to follow the path of electricity and test how it can travel in a wire system. Then the light bulb is lit...

Students investigate how living things interact with their environment. In this living things lesson, students complete lessons for science investigations on what living things have in common. Students study cells, complete...

Students consider density and how it affects sinking and floating. Students make predictions, test liquids, and observe why some liquids sink and others float. They perform experiments to determine relational causality and how liquids...

Students test different designs of helicopters to determine what of the four designs will fall the slowest.  In this helicopter instructional activity students complete an activity and fill out their worksheet.