Science Activities
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Why Do Some Objects Fall Faster Than Others?
Put Galileo's theories to the test with bricks and feathers! Introduce your pupils to the fundamentals of gravity with…SubjectsSciencePhysicsGravity -
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Which Metal Corrodes the Fastest?
Time-lapse experiment that's great for a unit on states of matter Students test a variety of metals in water and salt…SubjectsScienceChemistryScience Projects -
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Do Objects Float Better in Salt Water Than in Fresh Water?
Will a bottlecap really float in salt water?Students will learn about density and surface tension with this printable…SubjectsSciencePhysicsDensity -
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Thought for Food: A Nutrition Lesson
Learn about the science behind nutrition, and get the resources necessary to give your students an understanding of…Subjects:ScienceHealthNutrition -
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Summer Reading (Grades 6-8)
Variety of genres and interesting activities for all reading levels Help your students retain the reading skills the…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureScienceEarth Science -
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Salt or Sugar: Which Dissolves Faster in Different Liquids?
Easy and fun hands-on chemistry experiment Students learn about molecules and solutions with this hands-on science…SubjectsScienceChemistryChemical Mixtures and Solutions -
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Food Groups
Introduce your students to a lab that evaluates students' ability to use data and charts to find foods that meet daily…Subjects:ScienceHealthNutrition -
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Summer Reading (Grades 3-5)
Summer reading for grades 3-5, with activities! Pick any book from this list of the best kids' books and your students…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureScienceEarth Science -
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In Which Liquids Do Seeds Grow Best?
Green thumbs for everyone! Teach your pupils about horticulture and hydroponics with this hands-on printable science…SubjectsSciencePlants and BotanySeeds and Pollination -
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Summer Reading (Grades 9-12)
Secondary students will enjoy the vast array of literature presented. The diversity of genres, authors, and time periods…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureScienceEarth Science -
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Life Cycle of Butterflies
Students will learn about the life cycle of butterflies and find answers to frequently asked questions about these…SubjectsScienceAnimals (Zoology)Insects -
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Animals of the Rainforest Lesson
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the behaviors and physical characteristics of…SubjectsScienceRain ForestsAnimals (Zoology) -
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Recycled Art
Students will use found and recycled objects to make art. Then, they will evaluate their artwork and how their group…SubjectsScienceEarth ScienceRecycling -
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What Are the Parts of the Brain?
In this science printable, students will list the main functions of brain parts and label a diagram of the brain. As a…Subjects:ScienceHuman Body and AnatomyBrain and Nervous System -
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Build a Volcano
Build a volcano using common kitchen supplies. This fun science activity is perfect for National Chemistry Week…SubjectsScienceChemistryEarth Science -
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Does It Matter How Much Air Is in Your Basketball?
Help students get a "handle" on understanding air pressure Students observe how different levels of air pressure affect…SubjectsSciencePhysicsMotion and Energy (Mechanics) -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Summer Reading (Grades K-2)
Classic kids' books for summer reading - with activities for family learning! Pick any book from this list of the best…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryScience -
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Parts of a Volcano Labeling Worksheet
Students label the parts of a volcano diagram using words provided in the word bank. This printable can be used as…Subjects:ScienceGeologyVolcanoes -
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Activity: Relationships in an Ecosystem
Enrich your study of animals and ecosystems with this science activity. Students will use reference materials to…Subjects:EcologyHabitats and EcosystemsAnimal Behavior -
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Enrichment Activities
Review the enrichment activities and web resources created for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, plus a bibliography of Eric…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry CaterpillarLanguage Arts and Writing -
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What Materials Conduct Static Electricity Best?
Learn about electricity in this "shocking" science experiment! In this hands-on science project, pupils build their own…SubjectsSciencePhysicsElectricity -
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What Is Gravity? (Grades 6-12)
Refer to the diagram of the solar system in this printable to answer questions about mass and gravity. As a skill…Subjects:ScienceSolar SystemMass and Weight -
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What Foods Attract Ants?
A creepy-crawly science project with legs! Students learn about ants and how they are able to locate food with this…SubjectsScienceInsectsScience Projects -
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Making Fossils
Make dinosaur bones or fossils with these clever ideas.SubjectsScienceGeologyFossils
