Internet research on nuclear radiation is conducted by young physicists. They discover how our understanding of radiation developed, define vocabulary terms, and explore how ozone protects us from the sun's harmful radiation. Several...

The concept of electrophoresis and how it can be used to track sections of DNA that have been spliced is introduced in this slideshow.  There are a few grammatical and spelling errors, but overall the slides are nicely presented.

The only way to employ a plant reproduction presentation void of pictures is to support it with actual sample flowers. Botany beginners learn about plant reproduction through an underdeveloped outline of flower structures, reproductive...

This PowerPoint can be used to introduce mini meteorologists to this extreme weather phenomenon. The imperfections of this resource include a link to a tornado recording that does not work, blurry graphics depicting the steps of tornado...

Let your learners find out firsthand what hunting and gathering was really like, with a role-play activity they will remember for years. The class researches how indigenous people used plants and animals to survive while respecting...

Here is an unexpected, but practical resource. It is not a activity, but rather an outline of what a science laboratory participant should include in a report. Especially valuable is a grading rubric that spells out what is expected for...

It's electric! Young anatomists use Virtual Neurons software to build, control, and analyze complex nerve circuits within the body. Colorful and packed with content, class members enjoy interacting with the nervous system...

Air, air, everywhere, but what's in it, and what makes Earth's air so unique and special? Journey through the layers above us to uncover our atmosphere's composition and how it works to make life possible below. Pupils conduct...

What does the future of energy look like? Junior engineers collaborate to discover a solution to the global energy crisis during a very hands-on lesson. The unit focuses on learning through collaboration to develop a deep understanding...

Get energized! Circuitry scholars follow the path of energy from its beginnings as a fossil fuel all the way to bulbs and batteries using an interesting interactive. Groups or individuals help Ben Franklin discover how to convert and...

Who says playing around in class is a bad idea? Precocious physicists engage in building mechanisms that include cams, gears, pulleys, and levers using an interactive lesson. After completing toy tutorials about each topic, users build a...

Explore what makes up the universe and demystify the complex ideas of matter and the atom. Group members watch a video with explanations, animations, and examples that discuss the characteristics and importance of matter. Scholars then...

In this vulture learning exercise, 3rd graders will add pages to their "animal books." Students will read 10 facts about a vulture locating 10 errors of punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar while working toward gaining an...

In this woodchuck worksheet, 3rd graders will add pages to their "animal books." Students will read 10 facts about a woodchuck locating 10 errors of punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar while working toward gaining an...

In this warthog worksheet, 3rd graders will read 10 facts about a warthog to gain an understanding of the animal's characteristics. Students will locate 10 errors of punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.

In this yak worksheet, 3rd graders will read 10 facts about a yak to gain an understanding of the animal's characteristics. Students will locate 10 errors of punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.

In this xenops worksheet, 3rd graders will read 10 facts about a xenops to gain an understanding of the animal's characteristics. Students will locate 10 errors of punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.

In this koala worksheet, 3rd graders will add pages to their "animal books." Students will read 10 facts about a koala locating 10 errors of punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar while working toward gaining an understanding...

In this ladybug instructional activity, 3rd graders will read 10 facts about a ladybug to gain an understanding of the insect's characteristics. Students will locate 10 errors of punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.

In this manatee worksheet, 3rd graders will read 10 facts about a manatee to gain an understanding of the animal's characteristics. Students will locate 10 errors of punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.

Unravel the DNA molecule in just over a minute! Future geneticists listen and watch a video exploring DNA's structure, function, and the interaction of the genes and proteins that decode and interpret the complex molecule. Scholars...

Osteoporosis has long been viewed as an "old ladies' disease," but there are many people at risk. There are also many things young people can do to reduce their risk factors. Learn about all of this and more through a comprehensive...

In this chemistry worksheet, students investigate the properties of egg whites and the changes in pH, temperature, and mechanical stress while performing a test for the presence of protein. They describe how they applied the biuret test...

Students create advertising with the intent of protecting wildlife. In this service learning activity, students craft advertisements and write persuasive essays regarding the protection of wildlife.