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Disproving the Proof

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils investigate the progression of discoveries that have led to the genetics knowledge that scientists currently have. They determine how genetic experiments disproved previous theories on inheritance.
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Population Density In Fish

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate how a population of fish multiplies in an ecosystem and the kinds of things that must be done to maintain a healthy population balance with other organisms that live there. They conduct an experiment to test the...
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March Into Shamrock Season

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use St. Patrick's Day activities to explore symmetry and words. In this lesson about St. Patrick's Day, students experience the Irish culture by learning about the Irish shamrock, and learning some Irish words. Students create...
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Penguins

For Teachers K
Students are immersed in the experience of finding facts and experiences surrounding the concept of penguins. They Go to Banners homepage to read about penguins and then use Kidspiration to conduct a KWL web. Then students complete an...
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TIN CAN TREAT

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners conduct an experiment where they will change a liquid dairy product into a solid. They review the definitions of liquids and solids. Students are given an example of each. They are divided into groups of four, each group is...
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Creeping and Crawling Observing Mealworms and Earthworms

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders observe mealworms and earthworms. In this mealworm and earthworm lesson, 5th graders complete an experiment in which they observe the life cycle and living conditions of mealworms and earthworms. They experiment with...
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Understanding the Epidemiologic Triangle through Infectious Disease

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine the epidemiologic triangle. In this disease lesson, students discuss infectious disease as they study how they spread and discover their families' experiences with them. Students research Internet sites to complete...
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As a Matter of Fact

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners rotate through various hands-on experiment stations to explore the concept and properties of different types of matter. They compare some properties of solids, liquids and gases and describe how matter changes from one state to...
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Newton's Laws

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine and discuss Newton's Laws and discover his contribution to physics. In groups, they participate in an experiment in which they much apply the Laws to the world around them. They describe contact and conservative forces...
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Is Dilution the Solution To Pollution?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students demonstrate the meaning of dilution and concentration and how pollution can affect the water that you drink. They perform an experiment to calculate the final concentration and dilution factor of solutions. They record the color...
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Minerals vs. Rocks

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to the characteristics of a variety of minerals and rocks. As a class, they are shown rocks and minerals and asked to describe them as a geologist would. They work together to measure and record their...
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Solids, Liquids, and Gases

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore solids, liquids, and gasses and categorize and describe the three states of matter. In this chemistry instructional activity, students categorize items as solid, liquid, or gas based on the definitions given by the...
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For Creative Minds

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study pictures of plants, animals, and minerals. Students classify the pictures into the three groups. In this rock identification instructional activity, students complete a rock finding lab experiment by finding, cleaning,...
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Acid Rain and pH

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students study acidic and alkaline balance. In this acid and pH levels lesson, students read information about pH, the formation of acid rain and its impact on environments. Students then complete an experiment to learn about the effects...
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Are We There Yet?

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students make their way to British museums. In this field trip opportunities activity, students visit the The Deep, the Science of Sport, the Castle Munster, or High Beeches online on in person to experience hands-on science instruction.
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Fatty Food

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore nutrition by participating in a balanced diet activity. In this eating habits lesson, students analyze their own diets and discuss the foods they have eaten that day. Students utilize grocery bags, scissors, Ziploc bags...
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Water Quality and Temperature

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students are led through three activities to explore the effect of temperature fluctuations on the growth and survival of aquatic plants, clams, and shrimp eggs.
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Science Lesson #2

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore and experiment with objects that float to see if they float differently in salt water or fresh water. After the experiment, they write a paragraph in their science journal explaining how fresh water and ocean water...
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The Mysterious Tadpole

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine books written by Steven Kellogg, looking for similarities in his illustrations. They also look at images found on the Internet. They listen to a read aloud of The Mysterious Tadpole up to the point where the eggs...
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Venn Diagram

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students use a Venn diagram to show students' likes and dislikes of eggs and ham.
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Helmet Safety/ Travis's Story

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the concept of walking and riding a bicycle as necessary forms of transportation. They watch a video about bicycle safety and write a reflection about notes taken from the video. Students conduct an experiment...
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It's a Crash Test, Dummy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the internet to research air bags in cars and trucks. In groups, they discover air bags history and the safety issues surrounding them. They create their own design of a new air bag and test it using a raw egg in...
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The Weight of Water

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students participate in an experiment about the weight of water. They work together to discover that seawater is more dense than fresh water. They also determine which objects float and sink.
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The Brine Shrimp Project

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders design and conduct a laboratory investigation to determine how different factors may affect the hatching and development of brine shrimp eggs.

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