Learners test tap water for hardness and mineral content. In this environmental science activity, students identify the different stages of the water cycle. They classify plant and animals according to the rules of taxonomy.

Students will examine the physics of flight through using experimental inquiry. In this lesson, you'll introduce your students to the four forces of flight--drag, lift, thrust, and weight--through a variety of fun-filled flight...

Students model a food web and create a miniature ecosystem. In this animal interactions lesson, students engage in a role playing game which simulates a food web. Students then build miniature ecosystems using pop bottles, snails, plants...

Students research important facts about Puerto Rico by participating in an internet Scavenger Hunt. They also make their own Puerto Rican flags and write the facts they located inside of their flags. A quiz is administered the the...

Learners observe the production of gas as an effect of photosynthesis. In this biology instructional activity, students perform an experiment with pondweed and make measurements and predictions about photosynthesis and the plant.

Third graders explore the relationship of mass to volume. In this physical science lesson, 3rd graders participate in an investigation with a several materials and measure the mass and volume using scientific tools. Students discuss and...

Students compare sugar levels in cereals.  In this nutrition lesson, students learn how to read a nutrition facts label, predict which products will have the most sugar, discover which cereals contain the most sugar and discuss...

Learners are being evaluated on their math skills. For this algebra lesson, students review basic math skills and are being reviewed for leaning skills that may enhance or inhibit their learning skills. They are scored based on a special...

Students practice sampling and graphing techniques. In this data collection and interpretation instructional activity, students write and conduct surveys about chocolate preferences and then collect their data. Students graph the data in...

Learners explore the attributes of fables. In this literature lesson plan, students read several fables and identify the moral lesson plan, characterization, and figurative language in each. Learners then retell their favorite fables in...

Students explore whales. In this animal adaptation and whale lesson, students access prior knowledge about whales from previous lessons, then use background knowledge to predict the eating strategies of a baleen whale and a toothed...

Third graders identify the different states of matter. In this science lesson, 3rd graders describe the different components of solutions and mixtures. They create emulsions, foams and suspensions in the lab.

Students study the continents of the world. In this Internet geography lesson, students connect to online mapping games. Students collaborate in order to develop their understanding of world geography, including countries and capital...

Fifth graders examine a sheep heart. In this biology lesson, 5th graders dissect a sheep heart to identify the parts of a heart including the aorta, valve, septum, and ventricle.

Students investigate forms of energy. In this physical science energy lesson, students work with a partner classifying household items according to the type of energy they have. Students complete a related worksheet.

Students read about kid's sports, why it is important and discuss the factors affecting young players. In this kid's sports lesson, students create a list explaining why kid's don't participate.  Students create a test to...

First graders explore economics by participating in a group activity. In this commerce instructional activity, 1st graders conduct a role-playing activity in which they utilize goods and services to re-enact a general store's daily...

Students build a water filtration system. In this water quality instructional activity, students work in groups to construct water filtration units that can purify contaminated water. This instructional activity is part of a larger unit...

Learners investigate how heat affect sugar solutions. In this science lesson, students compare the sweetness of different types of sugars. They research the development of sugar and create a timeline.

Students work together to develop a classification system for planets. They take a class vote and read an article about an astronomer's classification system. They write an essay on how scientists make decisions for the general public.

Students build their own two-cell battery and determine which electrolyte solution is best suited for making a battery. They discuss background information for their experiment, construct and test their battery, and using the chart on...

Learners investigate the rate determining step in a chemical reaction and how catalysts effect reactions. In this rate determining step and catalyst lesson, students work in groups to perform 5 tasks. They rotate each task and time how...

Students locate objects using a Global Positioning System. In this global geography lesson, students explore latitude and longitude using a GPS in order to locate objects.

Third graders understand that the smallest particle is an atom. In this matter lesson, 3rd graders make a piece of aluminum smaller and smaller to see that what's left is still aluminum. Students recognize that cutting into smaller...