Students investigate light and its energy. They discuss the properties of light, research how much light the moon absorbed on their birthday on a website, complete a graphic organizer, and create a kaleidoscope.

Learners participate in a Chemardy game that shows what they recall from the previous year of Chemistry. They use the computer lab and various web sites to explore other areas of chemistry. Students discuss if they think that they...

How fun it must be to play Frisbee in space! That is just what a NASA engineer gets to do, and you can learn how, too. Follow the instructions provided in this informational article to create your own satellite launcher. Afterward,...

Third graders study six simple machines while working in expert groups. They use the information from the research to decide which simple machine the Littles could use to move a package. They demonstrate how their simple machine works in...

Students use water filled pipes to play a tune and consider the mathematics behind the sound waves. In this sound wave lesson, students play a tune with water filled pipes. They create a mathematical model to evaluate the wavelengths and...

First graders are exposed to a variety of texts that deal with mice. The use of the library is recommended to saturate the classroom with available books. Young students work in groups with the help of the teacher to define traits and...

Students learn the different kinds of bears, discover how bears move, andlearn what bears eat. They also explore bear habitats and list the differences between real bears and imaginary or fantasy bears

Students conduct Internet research on various animals. They write and create an Animal ABC book, including pictures of each animal, and each animal's phyla and class, to present to a young child.

Students study how hot air balloons were created and the different types there are.  In this density and lift lesson plan students build their own hot air balloon.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about two boys who want to throw a birthday party for a friend. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.