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Sink or Float open in new window
Lesson Plan
The basic principles being addressed in this lesson are those of density, buoyancy, and the scientific method.
http://student.biology.arizona.edu/sciconn/Sink_Float_lesson.html
Grade Level(s): 3-5 • Rating: 6  Votes: 11   Rate It

Sink or Float: The Weight of Water and You open in new window
Lesson Plan
Fun Experiment to Try at Home! Purpose: To determine how an object floats. Also includes background information.
http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/jvc/surpscifacts/physic...
Grade Level(s): K, 1-2, 3-5   Rate It

Sink or Float? open in new window
Lesson Plan
What will sink of float? Students will explore to discover which objects will sink or float in fresh and salt water.
http://rpsec.usca.sc.edu/Schools/teacherlessons/AikenCty/Kindergarten/...
Grade Level(s): K   Rate It

Solar System Unit
Lesson Plan
After researching the nine planets of our solar system and the sun, the students will be able to describe the in detail characteristics of the planets, sun, and starts of our solar system.
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/pages/420.shtml
Grade Level(s): 3-5 • Rating: 5  Votes: 7   Rate It

Solids, Liquids, and Gasses open in new window
Lesson Plan
A series of experiments about the phases of matter
http://web.archive.org/web/20040618011756/www.galaxy.net/~k12/phases/
Grade Level(s): 3-5 • Rating: 8  Votes: 8   Rate It

Space: The Final Frontier open in new window
Lesson Plan
Series of experiments about space, phases of the moon, craters, gravity, jet propulsion, solar system, the expanding universe, etc.
http://www.galaxy.net/~k12/space/index.shtml
Grade Level(s): 1-2, 3-5 • Rating: 8  Votes: 18   Rate It

Spiders Unit open in new window
Lesson Plan
This 7 lesson unit on spiders integrates science, math, and language arts.
http://www.sedl.org/scimath/pasopartners/spiders/
Grade Level(s): K, 1-2, 3-5 • Rating: 7  Votes: 10   Rate It

Spring Potted Plants
Lesson Plan
A math and science activity for learning about plant growth and measuring the progress.
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/pages/5858.shtml
Grade Level(s): Preschool, K, 1-2, 3-5   Rate It

Terrific Trees Unit Plan open in new window
Lesson Plan
Students learn to observe and identify trees, create bark and leaf rubbings, and more.
http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/resources/units/trees/home.html
Grade Level(s): 3-5   Rate It

The Importance of the Rainforest
Lesson Plan
Read and discuss The Great Kapok Tree to learn about the importance of the rainforest.
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/pages/395.shtml
Grade Level(s): 1-2, 3-5   Rate It

The Magical Diving Sub
Lesson Plan
Grades K-6: In this two-day exploration, students use their background knowledge of how scientists work to discuss and predict if a given object will sink or float. They record these predictions on a data sheet. They then test the objects and organize them into floating/sinking groups. Students also observe the floating and sinking of a toy submarine and infer what is causing the sub to float or sink.
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/pages/4806.shtml
Grade Level(s): K, 1-2, 3-5   Rate It

The Movement of Liquid Molecules open in new window
Lesson Plan
Students will observe food colouring being diluted in hot, room temperature, and cold water. Through this activity they will be able to visualize and better understand the concept of the constant motion of molecules.
http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/physical14.html
Grade Level(s): 3-5   Rate It

The Power of Static Electricity open in new window
Lesson Plan
Students will examine and better understand the power of static electricity by using an electrically charged comb to attract things. - CanTeach
http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/physical1.html
Grade Level(s): 3-5   Rate It

The Science of Sound open in new window
Lesson Plan
A series of experiments about sound and its application to animals, musical instruments and communications.
http://web.archive.org/web/20041010041521/www.galaxy.net/~k12/sound/
Grade Level(s): 1-2, 3-5, 6-8   Rate It

The Virginia Moon Colony open in new window
Lesson Plan
Incorporates study of the moon and moon colonization/problem solving.
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/class/edis/590s4/Fajardo/A_Virginia...
Grade Level(s): 3-5   Rate It

Trees, Trees, Trees! open in new window
Lesson Plan
The purpose of this activity is designed to increase students' awareness and knowledge of trees. They will be involved within the world around them at home and at school and hopefully will become caretakers of their environment.
http://www.eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Botany/BOT0062.html
Grade Level(s): 1-2, 3-5   Rate It

Water, Water Everywhere open in new window
Lesson Plan
A series of experiments about the properties of water and the effects of water pollution
http://www.galaxy.net/~k12/water/
Grade Level(s): 3-5 • Rating: 7  Votes: 9   Rate It

Weather Around the World open in new window
Lesson Plan
Students will learn a few key weather terminology and a variety of climates through examining and recording weather characteristics in a variety of communities around the world.
http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/earthspace4.html
Grade Level(s): 3-5, 6-8 • Rating: 6  Votes: 9   Rate It

What's the Matter? - Intro to Chemistry open in new window
Lesson Plan
A series of experiments and modeling exercises in elementary chemistry. It provides an introduction to atoms and molecules, the phases of matter, and chemical reactions and touches on the chemistry of the human body, photosynthesis and nuclear energy.
http://web.archive.org/web/20041019002056/www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/i...
Grade Level(s): 3-5, 6-8 • Rating: 8  Votes: 32   Rate It

Where Does the Wind Come From? open in new window
Lesson Plan
Students will be introduced to the effects that heat has on creating wind.
http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/earthspace11.html
Grade Level(s): 3-5   Rate It

Wind Direction open in new window
Lesson Plan
Make a wind vane to gauge wind direction.
http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/weather/direct.html
Grade Level(s): 1-2, 3-5   Rate It

Wind Observation open in new window
Lesson Plan
Make a wind gauge and observe how wind affects the surrounding area.
http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/weather/wind.html
Grade Level(s): 1-2, 3-5   Rate It

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