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Make a Mummy: The Science of Mummification
Learn about mummification by making an apple (or chicken) mummy. (Grades 3-12) 10/17/2006
The Truth About Bats
This work sheet will help students learn the truth about bats. (Grades 3-6) 10/11/2006
Monarch Butterfly Migration Map
Create a map to illustrate the migration of monarch butterflies. (Grades 4-8) 09/29/2006
Where Am I?
Use latitude and longitude to identify volcano locations. (Grades 6-12) 07/19/2006
Germs Experiment 2
Use glitter to demonstrate how germs travel. (Grades K-5) 06/26/2006
Germs Experiment
Observe the growth of germs on three germ-covered potato slices. (Grades K-8) 05/31/2006
Vegetable Rock Garden
Grow vegetable sections without soil. (Grades K-5) 05/24/2006
Boomerang Fun
Learn about boomerangs, create them in different styles. (Grades 3-5) 05/17/2006
Be on the Lookout!
Create "Wanted" posters for destructive bugs. (Grades 3-8) 05/15/2006
"Two Diamond Baseball" Review Game
This "baseball" game can be used to reinforce skills in any subject. (Grades K-12) 05/04/2006
Rock My World
Hands-on activity demonstrates how continents, oceans formed. (Grades 6-8) 04/21/2006
Space Tourism Brochure
Create travel brochures to sell tourists on the concept of space travel. (Grades 6-12) 04/19/2006
Hoot, the Movie -- and Classroom Activities Too
Integrate these teaching activities provided by the movie's producers. (Grades 5-8) 04/06/2006
Overflowing the Banks
Hands-on activity teaches about how floods happen. (Grades 3-8) 04/05/2006
"101 Amazing Earth Facts" Game
Play this Jeopardy-like game on Earth Day, or anytime. (Grades 3-12) 03/31/2006
Anticipation Guides Improve Reading Comprehension
Use anticipation guides to help your students focus on the most important concepts in content-area reading assignments.
(Grades K-12) 03/23/2006
Bug Me While I'm Eating!
Compare nutritional value of insects to that of your favorite foods. (Grades 3-12) 03/14/2006
Following Directions
This lesson proves that frequent practice can improve skills. (Grades 5-8) 02/22/2006
The Recycle Games
You've heard of the Olympic Games. How about the Recycle Games? (Grades K-12) 02/09/2006
How Do Clouds Form?
A hands-on experiment illustrates how clouds form. (Grades K-5) 11/17/2005
Leaf Weight-Loss Plan
Weigh a container of leaves daily; how quickly does it grow lighter? (Grades 3-8) 11/08/2005
Fingered Felons
Analyze fingerprint evidence to solve a classroom crime. (Grades 3-8) 10/31/2005
Run the Circulatory System Relay
Students participate in a circulatory-system relay race. (Grades 6-12) 10/25/2005
Tracking Fall's Falling Temperatures
Reinforce many skills by tracking falling temperatures this fall. (Grades 3-12) 09/16/2005
Build an Oxygen Plant
Understand the human circulatory system. (Grades 6-12) 09/13/2005
The Recycle Games
You've heard of the Olympic Games. How about the Recycle Games? (Grades K-12) 07/07/2005
How Long Does Trash Last
In this cooperative activity, learn how long trash lasts. (Grades 3-8) 06/21/2005
Sunrise, Sunset: Quickly Go the Days
Why does Alaska have less daylight than your state has? (Grades 3-12) 06/08/2005
Arbor Day Across the United States -- A Color-Key Map Activity
Use a color key map to learn about planting times in the U.S. (Grades 3-8) 06/01/2005
Circulatory System Travel Brochures
Create travel brochures for a trip through the human circulatory system. (Grades 6-12) 05/26/2005
The Top Ten Reasons for Going Into Space
Consider the validity of the "top ten reasons for going into space.” (Grades 6-12) 05/09/2005
Crack the Code
Learn about fossil fuels as you solve cryptograms. (Grades 3-8) 05/05/2005
Cells are 3-D!
Students make 3-dimensional models of plant and animal cells. (Grades 6-12) 04/25/2005
There Are Algae in Your House!
You'll be amazed at the foods you eat that contain algae! (Grades 3-12) 04/21/2005
The Case of the Disappearing Frogs
Students work to solve "The Case of the Disappearing Frogs." (Grades 3-8) 04/15/2005
Overflowing the Banks
Hands-on activity teaches about how floods happen. (Grades 3-8) 04/11/2005
Junk Mail Overload!
Students track, graph the amount of junk mail their families receive. (Grades 3-12) 04/08/2005
How Much Water Do Plants Need?
Study effects of varying amounts of water on plants. (Grades K-8) 04/07/2005
Earth Day PSA
Students develop PSAs to draw attention to community environmental issues. (Grades 3-12) 03/31/2005
A Moth Is Not a Butterfly!
Students create a Venn diagram comparing moths and butterflies. (Grades K-5) 03/30/2005
Wind and Wings
Experiments help students understand the principles of flight. (Grades K-8) 03/28/2005
"Greenhouse" Sprouts Garden
Grow sprouts from seeds using soil in clear plastic bags. (Grades K-8) 03/25/2005
A Bernoulli Levitator
Suspend an object in the air by blowing down on it. (Grades 9-12) 03/08/2005
Earth from Space Maps
Use maps from space to create large local, U.S., or world maps. (Grades 3-12) 02/24/2005
Where Am I?
Use latitude and longitude to identify volcano locations. (Grades 6-12) 02/15/2005
Space Tourism Brochure
Create travel brochures to sell tourists on the concept of space travel. (Grades 6-12) 01/25/2005
Germs Experiment
Observe the growth of germs on three germ-covered potato slices. (Grades K-8) 01/18/2005
Creating Energy from Water
Learn about hydroelectricity, make a model water turbine. (Grades 3-8) 01/12/2005
Bubble Blast
Bubbles inspire learning, fun -- and they clean desks too. (Grades K-8) 12/09/2004
Popcorn Science
Five simple science experiments explain what makes popcorn pop. (Grades K-12) 12/02/2004
Smoking Danger Demonstration
Demonstrate the dangers of smoking. (Grades K-12) 11/09/2004
Boomerang Fun
Learn about boomerangs, create them in different styles. (Grades 3-5) 10/19/2004
Be On the Lookout
Create "Wanted" posters for destructive bugs. (Grades 3-5, 6-8) 10/11/2004
Growing Coral
Learn about coral reefs by growing coral. (Grades 3-8) 10/07/2004
Bug Me While I'm Eating!
Compare nutritional value of insects to that of your favorite foods. (Grades 3-12) 10/05/04
Nuts for Peanuts! --
Peanut Plants, Peanut Timeline, and Peanut-s-timation!
Peanuts spur activities across the curriculum and across the grades. (Grades K-5) 09/23/04
Vegetable Rock Garden
Grow vegetable sections without soil. (Grades K-5) 09/13/04
Create a Galactic Mobile
Students learn about the Milky Way and create a galactic mobile. (Grades 2-5) 09/08/04
The Human Body: A Life-Size Model on Paper
Create life-size diagram of the human body. (Grades K-12) 09/01/04
Germs Experiment 2
Use glitter to demonstrate how germs travel. (Grades K-5) 08/31/04
Rock My World
Hands-on activity demonstrates how continents, oceans formed. (Grades 6-8) 08/19/04
The Recycle Games
You’ve heard of the Olympic Games. How about the Recycle Games? (Grades K-12) 08/09/04
Parachute Drop
Follow directions to create parachutes that safely carry paperclip passengers. (Grades K-4) 08/05/04
Cafeteria Compost
Use lunchroom food scraps and yard clippings to create a compost pile. (Grades K-12) 08/03/04
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