Science Lessons Plans
Peer reviewed selected sites.
Scientific Method Lessons.
- Think Like A Scientist
- Series of six lessons introduce steps in the scientific method.
- Looking at Variables
- This lesson, using sugar cubes and water, exposes students to the variables used in scientific experimentation.
- Identify the Controls and Variables
- Simpsons Identify the Controls and Variables printable worksheet
- Pendulum Project
- Students will use the scientific method to solve a problem Pendulum using a simple pendulum.
- Literature and the Scientific Method
- Worksheet utilizing a poem to illustrate the importance of observation in the scientific method?
- Rusting and the Scientific Method
- Lesson using the scientific method to determine what causes rust.
- Unfold the Mystery of Mold
- Students practice the scientific method to better understand the conditions in which molds thrive.
- Scientific Method - "The Big Ahah"
- The students will use the scientific method and provide justification for it's use.
- Planning Science Fair Projects
- Students use creativity to come up with a testable question
- Termite Trails
- Students observe the behavior of termites and draw conclusions about their behavior.
- The Scientific Method in Undersea Archaeology
- This lesson asks students to analyze how the scientific method has been used in studies of the Black Sea.
- Does Soap Float?
- In this lesson, students will form hypotheses and carry out an investigation in order to answer a central question: Does soap float?
- Apple Observation
- Why is it important to be specific when describing something to another person or recording information?
- Temperature and the Scientific Method
- Boiling Bolts Beaker experiment teaches the scientific method.
- Statistical Inquiries into the Scientific Method
- This activity describes how scientists use the scientific method to answer questions about the world around them.
- Six Blind Men
- Utilizes a poem to teach the Scientific Method.
- Looking at Variables
- This lesson, using sugar cubes and water, exposes students to variables.
- Introduction to the Scientific Method
- Interactive group lesson on the Scientific Method using only string.
- Applied Sciences Independent Research Project
- Students will apply the scientific method to design and conduct research on a topic of their choice.
- Mysterious Milk
- Students will be able to use the scientific process in order to solve the mystery of milk.
- Testing and Reporting on Hypotheses
- Students explore the importance of accuracy in reporting, focusing particularly on articles documenting scientific discoveries in the NYT.
- Writing Hypotheses
- Purpose: to learn what a real hypothesis is?
Chemistry Lesson Plans.
- Physical Science
- Chemistry and Physics lessons, printable pdf versions too.
- Chemistry Lessons by Grade Level
- Many dozens of Chem lessons from Michigan. Several links need updating.
- Chemistry and the Environment
- Six excellent lesons from the NIH.
- Edible/Inedible Experiments Archive
- Simple home experiments, many use edible materials.
- PBS Lessons Middle - Chemistry
- Over 50 lessons and activities.
- Chemistry Lesson Plans
- More than a dozen lessons from eduref.org.
- Teachnology Science Labs
- Simple chemistry labs that require few supplies
- Chemistry Lesson Plan Menu
- Several score Chemistry lessons from a teacher group at Columbia University.
- Chemistry PowerPoints/dt>
- Several dozen teacher made Powerpoints which can be used for lessons or slide shows.
- Chemistry Lesson Plans
- Several lessons from the University of Arizona.
Earth Science Lesson Plans
Earth Science Labs- Earth Science Lessons
- Printable plans from the Discovery Channel site.
- Earth Science lessons
- From the educators reference desk.
- Lesson Plans Library
- Earth Science lessons from Discovery School
- Geology Lesson Plans
- Most are for middle schools.
- http://www.scienceteacherprogram.org/earthscience/earthscilps.html
- Earth Science Lessons by Grade Level
- Many dozens of Earth Science lessons from Michigan. Several links need updating.
- Earth Sciences Lesson Plans
- 32 lessons from the Teachnology site.
- Astronomy PowerPoints/dt>
- A dozen teacher made slide shows which can be used for lessons or presentations.
Biology Lesson Plans
- Science Lessons - Biology
- 30 daily lesson plans from Teachnology
- Biology Lessons
- 18 bio lessons from The Educator's Reference Desk
- Human BodyLessons.
- From Discovery School. Also see lessons for other topics.
- Biology Lessons by Grade Level
- Many dozens of delightful lessons from Michigan.
- Biology Worksheets
- In addition to dozens of traditional lessons divided by topic teachers can find many printable handouts here.
- Environmental Sciences Lesson Plan Menu
- More than a dozen plans developed by a teachers consortium.
- Middle School Lessons and Activities
- Assortment of lessons, labs, activities and demos.
- Biology Lesson Plan Menu
- Several score Biology/Living environment lessons from a teacher group at Columbia University.
- Biology Lesson Plans
- 28 plans for various grade levels from the U. of Arizona.
- Biology PowerPoints
- More than 100 teacher made slide shows which can be used for lessons or slide shows.
- Environmental Sciences Lesson Plan
- More Lesson Plans from Columbia University.
The science and math links on these
pages were chosen for interactivity and animations. Students
are frequently discouraged by text only based sites, no matter
how well they are implemented. Teachers and parents are strongly
encouraged to direct students to activities appropriate for
their grade level. Please let us know what your experiences
are with these activities and any suggestions you have.
Science Power Points
- World of Teaching
- PowerPoint Collection
- PP links from J.C schools.
- Nebo PowerPoints
- Teacher slides from Utah.
This site is designed to be an online resource for teachers, parents and students interested in the advancement of Science and Math education. The science and math links were specifically chosen because they are interactive, animated and educational. Only sites with strong visual attraction were chosen. The science projects page features one of the most complete list of such resources available online.
