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Wreck Detectives
Students investigate shipwrecks. For this marine archaeology lesson ,students collect data and make inferences about the causes of shipwrecks. Students work in groups to create their own model of a shipwreck using clay. Students then...
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Got Light!
Sources of light, and the reflection of light off of objects, are the focus of this brief and simple science worksheet. Learners must trace the path that light takes which enables a boy to read a book. A suggested activity is to have the...
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Mineral Mania
In this mineral worksheet, students visit http://sciencespot.net and answer 90 questions about mineral uses, mineral groups, fireworks, and minerals found around the home.
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Uses of Minerals
In this minerals instructional activity, learners read an excerpt about gold and then respond to the questions that follow. They explain how the weight of gold affected the history of some western states and why gold is expensive.
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For Creative Minds
Students study pictures of plants, animals, and minerals. Students classify the pictures into the three groups. For this rock identification lesson, students complete a rock finding lab experiment by finding, cleaning, identifying, and...
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What are Rocks and Minerals?
Students identify the properties of rocks. In this rocks and minerals lesson, students use the Internet to learn about the properties of rocks and minerals. Students conduct a test to determine whether various samples of rock are limestone.
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Mined or Grown?
Sixth graders differentiate between raw materials that are cultivated and those that are mined. They collaborate with their eighth grade peers to learn more about the mining complexities at the end of their mineral identification unit.
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African Mask
Students research the importance of masks to the African culture. In this African mask lesson, students design original masks using a variety of materials. Students use the template provided to create their masks.
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How Dense Are You?
Students examine how density is a value that describes what type of a material an object is made of regardless of its shape or size.
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Charm Bracelet
Students create their own bracelet. They select a chain that fits their wrist. Students then choose beads, rings, and charms they wish to place on their bracelet. Using jump rings, they attach their selected items and create a bracelet.
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Find the Rocks
Students gain appreciation about the geology around them. They navigate the schoolyard using a map. They create a list of what people use rocks for. They mark location of rocks on their maps.
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Chip Challenge Event Rules
For this event rules packet, students are provided with the guidelines for the Chip Challenge. They are given scoring examples and final checklists as well.
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Chip Challenge Event Rules-Combined Packages Option
In this event rules packet, students are provided with the guidelines for building a mailing package to protect a single Pringles chip. Packet also includes scoring examples and final check lists.