Museum of Science
Museum of Science and Industry: Online Science: Candy and Chromatography
Follow these illustrated, step-by-step instructions to use chromatography as a tool in identifying a mystery candy.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Foss Lifeboat Investigation
The second of a lesson series contains an activity where young scholars choose a lifeboat's variable to investigate, plan an experiment based on the variable they have chosen, and then test the variable. Upon completion of their...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mapping Local Data in a Gis
In this activity, students will learn how to conduct a map-based science research project using a Geographic Information System (GIS). They will design an experiment, collect and record geospatial data, analyze geospatial relationships...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Daredevil Ball Jump Experiment
Construct a device to measure the height of a bounced ball, then compare the bouncing heights of various types of balls. Record the results on a chart.
Pennsylvania State University
Penn State University: Embryology in the Classroom
Come and learn more about how to incorporate embryology into your classroom. This site features tons of information about the embryology of chickens.
Other
Kiddy House: All About Chickens for Kids and Teachers
This comprehensive resource features everything you want to know about chickens. Students and teachers will "cluck" when they explore this site.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Chickscope: The Journey Begins
Journey with the chicken egg, from formation to hatching, and learn about its embryology.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Runaway Universe
Use this activity to model how scientists use indirect observations to define problems that are not directly measurable.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Methods of Science: Self Check Quiz
Take this self-checking, five question practice quiz over various methods of science.
Creative Science Centre
Creative Science Centre
This comprehensive resource has a collection of creative science ideas and challenges. The goal is to guide teachers and students toward developing more creative science projects.
Creative Science Centre
Creative Science Center: Things to Make and Do
Have you ever wanted to create your own science investigation? Try these creative science projects, and be inspired to design your own.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: The Great Egg Drop: Relationship Between Gravity, Mass and Density
An interesting experiment in the relationship between gravity, density, and mass. Students must devise a way to drop a milk carton containing two raw eggs off a roof 50 feet high, without breaking the eggs. They then write a scientific...
California Institute of Technology
Exploring Infrared Image Technology
This NASA lesson plan explores the technology of infrared imaging. Learners will use infrared images of everyday items to explore infrared technology.