Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Properties of Water with a Splash of Color

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the properties of water. In this cross curriculum art and physical science lesson, students experiment with a variety of materials to demonstrate the cohesive forces and adhesion of water. Students create a water color...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Wonders of Weather

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete activities to study weather and the water cycle. In this water cycle lesson, 4th graders observe a demonstration of the three stages of water. Students work in groups to complete a water cycle lab activity....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Molecular Origami

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students construct an origami models of different molecules. In this chemistry lesson, students explain what expansive soils are made up of. They discuss what happens when this expansive soil expands or shrinks.
Lesson Plan
Bekshire Museum

Cloudy Skies: The Art of Classification

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Such a great resource and perfect for learners in Kindergarten through third grade. The class will discuss cloud types and formation, and then they'll get outside and draw as they observe the clouds they see. They'll need to take note of...
Lesson Plan
Michigan Sea Grant

Fish Life Cycle

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Fish are no different when it comes to a living being's primary objective—to reproduce. They do differ, including from fish species to fish species, in their life cycles, survival tactics and reproductive strategies. After discussion of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What's In Crude Oil?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate crude oil. In this crude oil instructional activity, students investigate fractional distillation and use this technique to separate two liquids.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ions in the Environment

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners explain the importance of the five main biogeochemical cycles. In this chemistry lesson, students discuss how ions are transported in the environment. They design an experiment to collect data on eutrophication.