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Word Search-Scientists
In this science word search worksheet, students search for 30 proper names of famous scientists. This is a light bulb shaped word puzzle with a word bank.
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The Magical Diving Sub
Learners use their background knowledge of how scientists work to discuss and predict if a given object will sink or float. They record their predictions on a data sheet. Students test the objects and organize them into floating or...
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Draw a Scientist
Students think to themselves about what a scientist might look like when they're working and then draw a picture of a scientist at work and discuss their drawings. They notice the number of men compared to women and other such...
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Researching a Scientist/Inventor
Young scholars research scientists and inventors. They research their figure and write notes on a Fact Card template, biographical information regarding their figure, their occupation and achievements. After citing their information and...
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Science That's Out of This World
Students use iChat AV and an iSight camera to "meet with" a space scientist to ask and answer questions, visit relevant websites, and broaden their understanding of the solar system and space. They videoconference with a sientist and...
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Exploring Scientists/Presentation
Students research a scientist of their choice. They write a research paper on him or her. They select ten important facts from their research paper and prepare a PowerPoint presentation using their facts.
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A "Real" Picuture of a Scientist
Students share their own stereotypes when they talk about scientists. In groups, they draw a picture of a scientist where they are working and the tools they most commonly used. Using the internet, they discover how archeolgists use the...
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What Can You Learn About Dinosaurs by Watching an Ostrich?
Learners often find dinosaurs interesting. However, it is doubtful that they have actually thought about the process by which scientists (and film animators) develop working models of dinosaurs. Reproducible worksheets provide...
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Men and Women of the Atom
Students investigate the scientists that have contributed to the modern day atomic theory. They conduct Internet research, develop a table, record data, and produce a webpage about their selected scientist.
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Science Biographies for Research Detectives
Second graders research and explore lives of famous scientists, analyze accomplishments of scientists, and create presentations. Six lessons on one page.
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Historical Success Stories: Banneker, Blackwell, Drew, and Faraday
Fourth graders investigate how all races and religions have contributed to US history by looking at the scientists Elizabeth Blackwell, Benjamin Banneker, Charles Drew, and Michael Faraday. They research these scientists individually and...
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A Science Biographical Researched Speech
Seventh graders research a chosen scientist. They organize and write a biographical speech about the scientist and present the speech to the rest of the class.
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Hey You! Want to Become a Scientist?
students prepare and give oral presentations about assigned scientists and the accomplishments of the scientists after completing research and written reports on their subjects. They come to school dressed as their scientist!
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INTRODUCTION TO THE PERIODIC TABLE
Students identify the scientist who first wrote the Periodic Table, identify the scientist who amended the Table, state (or write) specific data relating to the history of the Periodic Table, identify at least five elements, and two...
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What Do Scientists Do?
Middle schoolers do a report on distinct scientific fields using the Internet resources provided. They see the connection between what they learn in the classroom and what goes on in the enterprise of science.
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Answering Science Questions
Pupils examine the ways in which scientists answer questions. In this critical thinking and scientific process lesson students complete a worksheet of questions.
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Scientists and Inventors
Fourth graders investigate scientists and inventors. In this science instructional activity, 4th graders discuss inventors and scientists. Students research their chosen inventor or scientists and write a report about that person.
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Science Habits of Mind
Students study good communication skills. In this communication lesson students write step by step instructions for a procedure.
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Excavating Your Recycling Bin as a Fossil Record
Students explore how scientists examine the past and use rock layers with fossils to understand the past. In this excavation instructional activity students divide into groups and complete an activity.
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Astronomers
Students explore the profession of astronomy. In this social studies instructional activity, students read articles on astronomers contributions to society and history. Students reference the Bible for recorded astronomies impact on...
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Famous Scientists
In this scientist worksheet, 1st graders learn about the names and accomplishments of a well known individual. Students read and trace the letters to complete 1 sentence about the person.
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Timeline Activity
In this time-line activity worksheet, learners respond to 7 short answer questions related to the events listed at the top of the sheet. First, they examine the events and the years in which each one took place. Then, students respond to...
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Science and Technology
In this science technology worksheet, students will complete 6 fill in the blank questions based on how modern technology has led to advances in science.
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Famous Scientists
In this famous scientists worksheet, students are provided with a list of 83 scientists from various fields of science to choose from for research.