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Sippin' on Smoothies
Why is calcium good for the body? Where is it stored? Young chefs discover the importance of calcium and review a list of foods that are rich in the material. They then make delicious smoothies high in calcium! Teaching kids how to...
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Chemical Equations
In this chemistry worksheet, students complete the word equation and write the complete, balanced formula equation below the word equation for each. Then they complete and balance the formula equation for each.
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Soil Fertility
Fertility in soil is the topic of this presentation. Future farmers will be able to define fertilizer, list ten essential soil elements, and describe the roles of both primary and secondary nutrients in plant production. Although there...
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Formula Calculation
In this chemistry worksheet, young scholars determine the formulas of compounds with the indicated compositions. There are six compositions to solve on the sheet.
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Skeletal System (Continued)
Students examine human bones. In this skeletal system lesson, students review the functions and locations of bones in the human body. Students work in groups to complete an activity where they discover why bones are hollow and discuss...
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Ocean Water
In this ocean water worksheet, students use 6 given terms related to ocean water, early Earth and ocean components to complete the sentences. They also answer 4 questions about seawater, the effects of volcanoes on oceans and ocean life.
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Balancing Act
In this chemistry learning exercise, learners determine the number of atoms in each element and select one that is not equal on both sides of the equation. Then they add a coefficient in front of the formula with that element and adjust...
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PICTURE PERFECT PYRAMID
Middle schoolers create a model of the USDA's Food Pyramid Guide, using shoe boxes. They bring an assortment of shoe boxes from home. Students are given a copy of the "Food Guide Pyramid." They wrap boxes for the bread group in white,...
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Minerals
Pupils compare the two main groups of minerals. For this nutritional lesson, students learn which foods contain the best source of minerals needed to maintain good health. They study the minerals that are required to be on the...
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Exercise Your Options for Stronger Bones
Students investigate ways to improve their bone strength. In this bone strength instructional activity, students explore the link between exercise and bone growth. Students study the effects of proper nutrition and exercise.
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Vitamins and Minerals
In this vitamins and minerals worksheet, students review how these are measured and determine what minerals the body needs. Students determine how different vitamins help the body to function properly. This worksheet has 22 short answer...
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From Cows To Cartons a Look At Milk
In this dairy industry instructional activity, students complete 5 multiple choice and 10 true or false questions based on reading about cows, milk and the dairy industry.
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Compound Exercise
In this chemistry worksheet, students name each of the listed compounds on the sheet. Then they compare each of the compounds to those of the periodic table.
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Multiple Choice Biology Word Search Puzzle
In this biology worksheet, students define, review, study and discuss ten key terms associated with biology. Students circle each term in a word search puzzle.
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Health: The Skeleton with a Message
Students identify human muscles and bones from a cardboard skeleton, named "Mr. Skelly." Using dialog balloons as props, the teacher holds up advice from Mr. Skelly, such as noting he drinks milk to keep his bones strong. The lesson...
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Health: Basic Minerals
Pupils examine minerals as food nutrients and discover their importance as food sources in the diet. Among the learning options are completing worksheets, creating recipes, making billboards, and actually preparing some recipes rich in...
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Science: About Your Body
First graders examine body systems and demonstrate their competency in a quiz game show. Lessons cover the brain, heart, lungs, digestive system, muscles, and bones. Students , in teams, answer teacher-created questions in the game.
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Get Your Calcium-Rich Foods
Sixth graders explore foods in the dairy group. In this dairy food lesson, 6th graders examine the nutritional value of dairy foods and determine the proper number of dairy servings per day. Students also evaluate numerous food labels of...
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Chemistry Equations
In this chemistry worksheet, students balance the list of equations given using their knowledge of the Periodic table. There are 27 equations to solve on the sheet.
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Memorization Tips: Elements/Symbols
In this chemistry worksheet, students identify ways to memorize the elements and symbols of the periodic table for chemistry. They identify phrases that use each element in a unique way.