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Indicator Sponge A Discrepant Event Demonstration
Learners explore the use of acid and base pH indicators. The teacher saturates an indicator sponge with congo red solution. Afterwards, the sponge is placed in a blue base solution. Students observe that the blue sponge actually turns...
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What is a Solution?
In this solutions worksheet, students will review 9 vocabulary words associated with solutions including mixtures, elements, compounds, and dissolving. Students will complete a word puzzle in this worksheet.
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Acids and Bases
In this acids and bases worksheet, students learn the differences between an acid and a base and how pH is used to measure the strength of an acid or base. Students read about pH and acid rain. This worksheet has 10 matching and 20 fill...
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Nouns Used Correctly
In this grammar worksheet, students change any incorrect underlined words to their correct forms on the lines provided in twenty sentences. Students place a c in the blank if the underlined word or words are used correctly.
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Acids and Bases
For this acid and base worksheet, students read about the characteristics of acid and bases, the pH scale and neutralization reactions. Students match 10 terms with their definitions related to acids, bases and pH, they identify acids...
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Discovering Cohesion, Adhesion and Surface Tension
Students investigate cohesion, adhesion and surface tension through observations and lab experiments. In this cohesion, adhesion and surface tension lesson plan, students rotate to 5 stations around the room and experiment at each...
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Surface Tension of Water
First graders observe the surface tension of water. In this water properties lesson, the teacher defines surface tension, then guides students through eight experiment that illustrate surface tension.
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Setting Up Shop
Seventh graders investigate what goes in to starting a retail store. In this business economics lesson, 7th graders brainstorm products they would like to sell and use magazines, newspapers and real estate listings to bring their store...
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Do You Need What I Need?
Student identify the basic human needs. In this life science lesson, 3rd graders compare the needs of plants, animals and humans. They apply what they have learned by playing a survival team game.
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Fun With Food
Students participate in hands-on scientific experiments relying solely on household kitchen materials.
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Using Bubbles to Learn about Light Interference
Students explain the wave properties of light.
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Physical And Chemical Changes
Second graders identify physical and chemical changes of matter. They distinguish between physical and chemical changes. They classify changes as physical or chemical.
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Introduction to Lumbriculus variegatus
Students conduct two set experiments on Lumbriculus worms and create a third experiment of their own. The first of the two set experiments allows students to observe regeneration of the worms while the second allows students to test the...
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Using Bubbles to Learn about Light Interference
Students explore constructive interference and destructive interference. In this light travel instructional activity, students follow procedures to discover how light waves travel and experience interference.
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Microbes and Health
Students participate in activities that show them how tiny germs are spread. In this germs lesson plan, students engage in hands on lessons to show them how microorganisms can easily spread disease through the mouth and hands.
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Ocean Pollution
Students explore ocean pollution. For this ecology lesson, students view a video entitled This Pretty Planet and identify common biodegradable products. Students participate in activities designed to simulate the negative effects...
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Health Risks of Body Art
Students discuss the risks associated with body art. In this personal health lesson plan, students talk about fashion trends and then conduct research on the health risks associated with tattoos, cosmetic surgery, and body piercings....
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Water Quality: Water Filtration
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...
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Fun with Surface Tension!
Learners explore physical science by participating in a water properties experiment. In this surface tension lesson, students utilize pennies, water, a dropper and soapy water to test the different surface tensions with numerous objects....
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Floor Sculptures
Students explore visual arts by completing a recycling activity. In this botany science lesson, students examine the natural layout of plants in a garden environment. Students utilize wire, wood and other arts and craft materials to...
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Water
Students conduct a series of investigations on the unique properties of water. For this general science lesson, students explain what causes water's surface tension. They explain the different stages in the water cycle.
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Teaching Mythology Lessons in a Creative Way
The key to understanding mythology can lie in finding lesson plans that hook students on this fascinating part of history.
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Diffusion Of Molecules
Learners investigate molecular movement while studying how to perform a chemistry investigation.
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"Soapstone" Relief Sculpture
Students discuss what a relief sculpture is and the history of relief sculptures. Following the brief discussion and a demonstration, students have the opportunity to practice the relief carving technique.