Science Lab Teacher Resources

Sailing is easy, if you have water. But can you use a sail where there isn't any water? PBS site invites you to come along with Sarina and Mia to explore if it is possible to use a sail in outer space.

An idea developed by a physical science teacher who applied Newton's Laws of Motion in creating a balloon powered race car. Find simple objective, materials, rules, and procedures.

An experiment that demonstrates the process of osmosis with pieces of carrots. Experiment includes procedure, data table, and post lab questions.

Contains a procedure for creating slime -- a polymer formed by mixing water, borax, Elmer's glue, and food coloring. Following the procedure, the site contains a brief description of what polymers are.

Contains a procedure for using a plastic straw to create a device capable of producing a duck call when air is passed through. The site introduces the concept of vibration in sound production.

Hunkin's Experiments is a group of simple cartoon illustrations of scientific principles. Some would work well in the classroom, but others have little value beyond entertaining students. All of the projects are easy to do. This one...

Site contains a science-based literacy activity that explains how to use electricity in a safe manner. A worksheet is provided.

This site presents a procedure for creating your own electromagnet using an iron nail, some wire, and a battery. The site illustrates a connection between electricity and magnetism.

Hunkin's Experiments is a group of simple cartoon illustrations of scientific principles. Some would work well in the classroom, but others have little value beyond entertaining students. All of the projects are easy to do. This pair of...

"Can a plant grow from just the top of a carrot?" Students will engage in this lesson plan to find out.

Site contains experiments students can do in the classroom to enhance their understanding of biological rhythms.

This resource presents a math game. A great way for learners to reinforce their knowledge and understanding of the topic of matter. This resource is in PDF form; requires Adobe Reader.

Site provides six possible center activities for teachers to use to engage students in the study of cells.

What determines the period of oscillation of a pendulum? Try this little demonstration to find out the answer.

Site delves into what neurons are and what they do. Also contains colorful illustrations of neurons.

Printable classroom-ready worksheets for a series of simple-to-implement experiments about the states of matter.

An experiment designed to show students how enzymes work. This experiment specifically investigates how amylase acts upon starch.

Young scholars can figure out what an unknown crystal is by comparing their dissolving test with the known and unknown crystals. This inquiry activity includes background information and student handout.

Glass lab equipment are important to any science lab.

Ready, set, go! Send your students racing to find examples of machines with this reproducible. A great way to enhance student learning on an unit on work and machines. This resource is in PDF form; requires Adobe Reader.

Discover from a student's point of view what a "DNA fingerprint," is and how it is extracted.

Site is simply a picture of a microscope that has numbers that correspond with each part of it. No answers are provided. A good reproducible if you are looking for a detailed view of the different microscope parts.

Site is a brief test teachers can use to assess student knowledge of a microscope. No answers are provided.

Scientist performing a chemistry experiment.