Students examine containers and their capacity. They fill a one-cup measuring cup with water and pour cups of water into other containers. Through observation, students discover how many cups make a pint, and how many teaspoons make a...

Learners discover the property of density while participating in a lab exercise. In this scientific measuring lesson, pupils utilize a scale to measure the density of different metal materials. They document their work and present their...

Students examine air pressure. In this air pressure lesson, students perform a series of experiments to evaluate the effects of air pressure.

Students examine various polymers. In this polymers lesson, students perform three experiments with polymers to identify them and observe their interesting properties.

Students identify and describe the different stages of matter. In groups, the use lego pieces to represent the moving parts of matter. They use the internet to research the meanings of nano, micro and macro sizes. They also use the...

Students discover the Internet by participating in on-line educational activities.  In this educational technology lesson, students utilize interactive story books, podcasts, and games to help expand an understanding of phonics....

Learners examine how to design and implement experiments.  For this paper towel experiment lesson students test the strength of paper towels. 

This article discusses the importance of learning to be 'indistractable' and how most parents are not teaching this skill to their children. The author, an instructor at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, shares tips on how to help...

Colorful site provides a brief summary as well as engaging pictures of the three states of matter: solid, liquid and gas.