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Cell (Biology)
Young scholars conduct a series of activities to explore the nature of cells. For this biology lesson, students observe plant and animal cells under the microscope and compare them. They differentiate osmosis and diffusion.
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Tobacco Smoking and Lung Cancer
Students explore tobacco smoking and the impact it has on society. In this health lesson students complete several experiments on smoking and lung cancer.
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"Stick to It!" Properties of Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes
Students investigate the strength of different adhesives. In this physical science lesson, students compare the force needed to peel adhesive tapes from a surface. They analyze collected data and make a generalization.
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Chemiluminescence
Students explore chemiluminescence through various experiments. In this chemistry lesson plan, students explain the chemical reaction that drives the process. They give real life applications of chemiluminescence.
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Paper Chromatography K-12 Experiment
Students study chromatography and how they can distinguish between the different pigments in a color. For this chromatography lesson students separate a mixture of dyes in soluble ink then record the colors they see.
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Water
Students conduct a series of investigations on the unique properties of water. In this general science activity, students explain what causes water's surface tension. They explain the different stages in the water cycle.
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Magnificent Michigan
Fourth graders complete a research project about the state of Michigan. They conduct Internet research, organize the information on index cards, and create a HyperStudio presentation.
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Fact and Opinion
Facts and opinions are clearly defined in this organized PowerPoint. Following the definitions are a few examples that students must identify as facts or opinions. Tip: After viewing this presentation, ask students to share some of their...
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Geography of China (Tibet)
Sixth graders study the geography of Tibet. They create maps of Tibet. Students predict population, land area, water area and coastline length of the United States and Tibet. Students compare and contrast the day-to-day lives of people...
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Chromatography
Students conduct various experiments on chromatography. In this chemistry lesson, students distinguish among the different types of chromatography methods. They explain how the stationary and mobile phase interact with each other.
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Electroscope
Learners examine what an electroscope is and who invented it. For this electrical lesson students build their own Emergency Radiation detector Electroscope.
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Boomerang
Students build their own boomerang. In this physics lesson, students trace the origin of this equipment. They practice throwing and catching them.
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Frisbee
Students examine the history behind the frisbee and how Bernoulli's principle and Newton's law plays a role. In this flight instructional activity students complete an experiment on how the rim of a frisbee effects flight.
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History of the Battery
Students study the development of batteries. In this electrochemistry activity, students compare the different types of batteries. They explore its applications especially in the medical field.
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Electric Motors
Students examine the different types of electric motors including their history and classification. In this motor lesson students complete several experiments with different motors.
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Mushroom
Students identify the different types of mushrooms. In this biology lesson, students explore different mushroom experiments they can do at home. They discuss ways to extend sliced mushrooms' shelf life.
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Stomata
Students explore what the stoma does for a plant. In this botany lesson students complete a stomatal peel experiment and measure its densities.
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Biotechnology
Learners explore biotechnology through various activities. In this biology lesson, students analyze its pros and cons. They study and read informative articles about biotechnology.
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Enzymes
Young scholars explore enzymes and what can inhibit and act as a catalyst for them. In this enzymes lesson plan students complete experiments on enzyme properties.
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Water Rocket
Students study the basic operation of a water rocket. In this propulsionlesson students complete several experiments on constructing a bottle rocket launcher.
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Radio Astronomy and Radio Telescope
Students construct a simple radio telescope. In this astronomy lesson plan, students explain how this telescope works and what information it collects.
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Electrical Battery
Students investigate the different types of batteries and how they work. In this energy lesson students experiment with batteries and see which ones last the longest.
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Battery Type and Size
Students identify the different types of batteries available in the market. In this science lesson, students discuss how to select the right batteries for a car.
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Loudspeaker
Students study the different types of loudspeakers and how they work. In this sound lesson plan students create their own loudspeakers.
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