Students explore scientific observations by examining the parts of a microscope. In this optics lesson plan, students discuss the importance of a focal point and focal distance when utilizing an optical device such as a microscope....

Students explore the scientific process by completing a pegboard activity. In this art design lesson, students identify the similarities between the art process and the scientific method while experimenting with art beads and templates....

Young scholars explore plants and the scientific method. In this plant growth lesson, students follow the steps in the scientific method to perform a seed germination experiment as a whole class. Young scholars work in a group to create...

Learners explore properties of coral. In this scientific observation lesson, students investigate properties and characteristics of coral. Learners write statements describing the coral using observation words.

Students explore the scientific method. In this scientific method instructional activity, students use information gathered from a "Seed Dispersal" lab done previously to complete a worksheet listing the steps of the scientific method.

Students explore plants. In this plant lesson, students examine organisms to determine which are plants. During this introductory lesson, students explore characteristics of living things.

Young scholars discuss steps of the scientific process, as well as, observe a picture of the beach that they will visit. Students create a testable hypothesis about marine debris  at the beach. In this science lesson, young scholars...

Fourth graders practice using the scientific method.  In this results and conclusions instructional activity, 4th graders review data collected, create a graph of their data and make their final conclusions about the information...

Students study scientific investigations.  In this scientific method lesson students participate in a class discussion and watch a video. 

Students explore the environment by creating a poster. In this ecosystem protection activity, students analyze a list of vocabulary terms associated with the scientific method. Students create a poster which answers a specific question...

Students explore the scientific method.  Students identify the steps in the scientific method and explain what each step means.  Students use these steps to determine if boys or girls are taller in their classroom.

Students examine microscopic life by conducting a scientific investigation. In this cell analysis lesson, students define the prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and discuss their word origins. Students view each type of cell on slides...

Students explore their local environment by conducting a class experiment. In this deforestation lesson, students discuss the effects of wood harvesting on forests around the world and research environment related vocabulary terms....

Students investigate woodbugs. In this scientific investigation lesson, students explore the steps scientists take when conducting an investigation using live specimens. Students explore habitat preferences for woodbugs in various...

Learners determine how water and wind affect ocean currents. In this science investigation instructional activity, students follow the provided steps to enable them to consider how explorers may have used ocean currents to their advantage.

Middle schoolers investigate the different materials in their environment.  In this geology lesson, students collaborate in groups to examine the differences in sand, soil and gravel.  Middle schoolers utilize a magnifying...

Sixth graders investigate insect anatomy by analyzing a live cricket.  In this insect science lesson, 6th graders discuss their knowledge of insects and describe their characteristics from memory.  Students observe live...

Sixth graders practice using logic and scientific proof while examining animal tracks.  In this scientific method lesson, 6th graders identify different animals and the type of tracks they leave behind by observing...

Students examine the water cycle. In this hydrologic cycle lesson, students follow the provided procedures to demonstrate the how water moves around the planet through the dynamics of the water cycle.

In this science project worksheet, students view a sheet of numerous science projects including weather, animals, flowers, and more. Students choose 1 project to do out of 22 projects total.

Young scholars study the scientific method and explore how to design an experiment.  In this investigative lesson students explore and hypothesis an experiment then carry it out to find the results. 

Students investigate a scientific problem while documenting their research with a video camera.  In this scientific method instructional activity, students hypothesize over a science question and conduct an investigation to find an...

Learners compare brown eggs and white eggs. In this color instructional activity, students see two different color eggs and predict what they will look like on the inside. They see that both eggs are the same and compare this to people...

Eighth graders watch an episode of Mythbusters and answer questions that arise in the video about the scientific process. In this Mythbusters lesson plan, 8th graders complete a scientific investigation based on the video.