Our Living and Non-Living Things lesson plan teaches students the differences between living and non-living things. Students learn to identify the characteristics of both living and non-living things and practice identifying them.
In our Magnets lesson plan, students learn about magnets, including how they work and what they can be used for. Students also learn how to identify the poles of a magnet.
Our Metamorphosis lesson plan teaches students about what metamorphosis is and how it works in both insects and amphibians. Students learn the steps involved in metamorphosis and related vocabulary.
In our Microbes lesson plan, students learn about microbes, also known as microorganisms. Students learn about the different types of microbes and learn to compare good and bad microbes.
Our Minerals lesson plan teaches students about minerals in-depth. Students learn different characteristics that minerals can have and learn to name common minerals.
Our Molecules and Matter lesson plan compares and contrasts atoms, molecules, and compounds. Students come up with their own examples of atoms, molecules, and compounds, connecting the lesson material to the real world.
Our Muscles Lesson Plan teaches students about the different muscles of the body, with a focus on the most common. During this lesson, students practice labeling the different muscles found in the body.
Our Natural Disasters lesson plan teaches students about different types of natural disasters and their characteristics. Students practice identifying natural disasters based on descriptions.
Our Natural Resources lesson plan teaches students about the natural resources of the Earth and how they used by humans. Students also learn related vocabulary during this lesson.
Our Natural Selection lesson plan introduces students to Darwin’s concept of natural selection and gives students examples of natural selection. Students also learn vocabulary related to the lesson material.
Our Nuclear Energy lesson plan teaches students about nuclear energy, including its sources and what nuclear power is used for. Students also learn about the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy as a power source.
Our Observations and Predictions lesson plan teaches students about observations and predictions and how they are used in science. Students practice identifying whether something is an observation, prediction, or inference as a part of this lesson.
Our Oceans of the World lesson plan teaches students what oceans are, why they are important, and where they are located in the world. Students locate oceans on a map and learn the names of at least five oceans.
In our Periodic Table of Elements lesson plan, students learn about the periodic table of elements, including its history and development over time. Students learn how to properly read and interpret the periodic table and name some of the common elements.
Our Photosynthesis lesson plan teaches students about photosynthesis and why plants photosynthesize. Students study a diagram illustrating photosynthesis and learn related lesson vocabulary.
Our Physical-Chemical Changes lesson plan teaches students the differences between physical and chemical changes in matter. Students observe various reactions and scenarios and are asked to determine whether a physical or chemical change is occurring.