Students discover how light reflects off surfaces. In this hands-on demonstration, students examine how variations in color are produced by light interference.

Murals are used to represent the various ways we rely on water.

In this water learning exercise, students fill in the blanks to a crossword puzzle having to do with water words. Students complete 25 blanks in the crossword.

Students explore the water cycle.  In this water cycle lesson, students experiment with a variety of activities to discover what happens during the water cycle.  Students create their own animated versions of the water cycle...

In this biology worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 28 questions about fungi. They identify the different parts of a fungus.

Seventh graders participate in an experiment in which they calculate the time of decomposition of different materials. In groups, they fill bags with different materials and cover them in soil. After six months, they create a line graph...

In this land usage worksheet, students read about farmers in Bolivia are using a system called raised-bed agriculture to feed its people. Students complete 2 short answer questions based on what they read.

Students examine how micro-organisms are living organisms that are often too small to be seen. They explain that micro-organisms may be beneficial or harmful.

Students explain that mirrors reflect light. They examine how when a beam of light is reflected from a surface, its direction changes.

Students participate in an online lesson to explain how to make bulbs brighter or dimmer in a series circuit by changing the number or type of components.

As students examine maps of Utah, 4th graders search for clues about what prehistoric life was like in Utah.

Second graders help to prepare a model of the water cycle before the conduction of this experiment. They use the model in order to observe changes that happen to water when it changes states of matter.

First graders investigate the changing states of water.

In this energy source worksheet, 3rd graders read a short passage about the history of natural gas. Students must then answer several multiple choice questions about the passage.

Students investigate the correct mix of material types for compost. In this composting lesson, students explore the correct amounts of different types of materials to create a compost heap. Students then create a compost heap.

Students study about our dependence on the earth's resources for materials. They practice their knowledge of geometric shapes by recognizing them in the context of the story.

Save Earth from the evil villain who is draining all the life from it. Following the activity, read more about rocks and soil, and then take a quick quiz to check for understanding.

Dig into the layers of activities exploring and investigating minerals and how they are related to both rocks and soil.

Easy-to-understand review of key concepts about rocks and soils, with diagrams, activities, and quiz questions.

In this arts integrated unit, 3rd graders will explore Rocks and Soil. These projects focus on bringing multiple art forms to the Earth Sciences for third graders. Students will focus on comparing and contrasting the 3 types of rocks, as...

A unit on rocks and minerals presented with interactive and classroom activities. Gain understanding of rocks, weather, erosion, earthquakes, and relative dating with this resource.

Test your knowledge of different types of rocks by taking a quiz. Determine if each picture shows an igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary rock.

Learn what rocks are, how they turn into soil, and their many different uses. Educational extras include a glossary, some do-at-home activities, a quiz, and answers to frequently asked questions.