This package of activities is intended for use at a family literacy event on science. The premise is that family literacy and adult literacy go hand in hand. There are suggestions for how to organize the event, and numerous ideas for...

In this environment-oriented experiment, you will mix it up with earthworms, soil, and various types of organic kitchen scraps. The basic idea is to set up small earthworm colonies to compost different types of food waste. You test the...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This is a basic introduction to the scientifice method that includes links to instructional videos, grade-level texts, interactive activities, and review materials.

Many substances are actually mixtures of different things. For example, milk, which looks like it is one substance, is actually a mixture of many different solids and liquids. Chromatography is a technique that is used to separate...

Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing anatomy straight to your fingertips. Some great tips for teaching the basic parts of the body.

Why are those "simple" games at the fairs, carnivals, and boardwalks so hard? Is it really lack of skill or coordination or do those concessionaires use some basic laws of science to help them set up the games in their favor? This...

Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing basic machines straight to your fingertips. Become the commander of your own learning experiences as you take part in this brief tutorial. [1:11]

With over 100 separate pages of guides to studying and organizing work, this site gives tips on everything from learning how to learn, to managing your time, to how to prepare for essay exams. Selected site content is translated into 25...

Environmental Literacy Council wants to build a fundamental understanding of the systems of the world, both living and non-living, along with the analytical skills needed to weigh scientific evidence and policy choices in young people....

This comprehensive study guide covers the key terms and basic concepts needed for an intro to science unit.

This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on the earth's layers. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.

Understand the basics of geologic stresses in this study guide.

A quick review of the basic concepts in igneous rock identification.

Understand the basics behind geothermal power.

Understand the basic structure of atoms and molecules in the Earth's crust.

A video and a short quiz on the basic concepts and vocabulary for understanding light energy.

A slideshow and a short multiple-choice quiz on the basic concepts and vocabulary of magnetism.

A discussion of Aristotle's life and work, including his writings, his system of logical reasoning, and his contributions to different fields, such as politics, philosophy, and science.

This lesson guides students through the process of locating and graphing web-based environmental data that has been collected by GLOBE Program participants. The lesson provides opportunities for using GLOBE data to introduce basic...

A discussion of Plato's life and work, including his writings, his theories and ideas, and his impact on the fields of mathematics and science.

Using flubber and plastic wrap, students study the Earth's crust and mantle.

Dinosaur Train sparks children's interest in life science and natural history. As they explore a variety of animals, children develop the inquiry skills and knowledge needed to help them think, talk and act like paleontologists. Choose...

The goal of this lesson is for students to use manipulatives to add integers, creating concepts rather than memorizing rules. This lesson will be related to the 300 Spartans who battled the invading Persians at the Battle of Thermopylae,...

This lesson provides a chance for the students to order decimals from least to greatest and greatest to least. The numbers are based on a student's ability. This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and...