Science Lesson Plans, Worksheets, Teaching Lessons, Activities

SCIENCE LESSONS AND WORKSHEETS
LIVING AND NON-LIVING THINGS
		Living and Non-Living Things A lesson on the characteristics and classification of living and non-living things.

PLANTS
		Parts of a Plant Learn about the parts of a plant and the plant life cycle. Getting to Know the Trees Students learn simple facts about trees. Photosynthesis A lesson on the process known as photosynthesis. Plant Life Cycles Students learn the stages of the life cycle of flowering plants. Plant Processes Students learn basic plant processes, and needs of plants.

WHAT IS A HABITAT
		What is a Habitat Lesson Learn about animal habitats science lesson.

BIOMES LESSON
		Biomes Lesson Students research and read about biomes, and identify the six major biomes of the world by making biome mobiles.

THE RAINFOREST
		The Rainforest Learn about the rainforest, and the plants and animals found there.

CLASSIFICATIONS OF ORGANISMS
		Classifications of Organisms A biology lesson on organism classification, including Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and species.

MAKING A TERRARIUM
		Making A Terrarium Students construct and maintain a model of a natural habitat and make observations.

HABITAT BREAKDOWN GAME
		Game: Habitat Breakdown A game to help students understand how insects and organisms are impacted by factors essential to their survival.

ENDANGERED SPECIES
		Endangered Species After reading and discussing a science research prompt, students gather information about an endangered species and make a class presentation.

THE FIVE SENSES
		The Five Senses A lesson and activity on the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste. Writing with your Senses Learn and write about the 5 senses.

HUMAN BODY
		The Human Body - Overview An elementary science lesson plan on the human body. Learn about the human body's organs, features, needs, and the importance of good health. The Digestive System Students learn about the digestive system. The Circulatory System A lesson plan on the circulatory system and the human body. The Nervous System A lesson plan on the nervous system and the human body. The Respiratory System Students identify the features of the respiratory system.

DNA
		DNA A lesson on DNA, or Deoxyribonucleic Acid, its purpose and structure.

THE SEASONS
		Seasons Lesson After reading about the seasons, students will be able to identify defining characteristics of the seasons and create their own books based on these ideas. Winter A lesson on winter, typical weather, and how it is distinguished from other seasons.

ANIMALS
		Amazing Animals A lesson about what makes animals so amazing. Raccoons: Nature's Little Rascals The different characteristics of raccoons. Bats Learn facts about bats, where they live, and what they eat. Polar Bears Learn facts about polar bears, including how they have adapted to their environment. Elephants Students will learn about elephants. Giraffes Students will learn about giraffes. Hippopotamus Students will learn about the hippopotamus. Rhinoceros Students will learn about Rhinos. Zebras Students will learn about zebras. Cheetahs Students will learn about cheetahs. Jaguars Students will learn about jaguars. Lions Students will learn about lions. Mountain Lions Students will learn about mountain lions. Tigers Students will learn about tigers. Alligators and Crocodiles Students will learn about alligators and crocodiles. Frogs and Toads Students will learn about frogs and toads. Lizards Students will learn about lizards. Salamanders Students will learn about salamanders. Snakes Students will learn about snakes. Turtles and Tortoises Students will learn about turtles and tortoises. Coyotes Students will learn about coyotes. Gila Monsters Students will learn about Gila monsters. Prairie Dogs Students will learn about prairie dogs. Roadrunners Students will learn about roadrunners. Javelinas Students will learn about javelinas, wild desert animals that resemble pigs. Deer and Antelopes Students will learn about deer and antelopes. Owls Students will learn about owls. Opossums Students will learn about opossums. Raccoons Students will learn about raccoons. Squirrels Students will learn about squirrels.

SEA ANIMALS
		Dolphins Students will learn about dolphins. Sharks Students will learn about Sharks. Sea Otters Students will learn about sea otters. Pinnipeds: Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses Students will learn about Pinnipeds -- Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses. Whales Students will learn about whales.

FARM ANIMALS
		Are Chickens really "Chicken"? Learn the characteristics and traits of chickens. Cows or Cattle? Learn about the difference between cows and cattle. Who are you Calling a Pig? Learn the traits and characteristics of pigs. Turkeys Learn about turkeys. Sheep Learn about sheep. Goats Learn about goats, and compare them to sheep.

BIRDS
		All about Birds Learn about the different types of birds. The Nesting Habits of Birds The nesting habits of birds. Humming Birds - Flying Jewels All about humming birds. Raptors, Winged Predators A lesson on raptors and birds of prey.

CATS
		Amazing Cats Students will be able to recall details about various stories of cats in interesting situations. History of the House Cat Students will learn about the history of the house cat. Cat Communication: Is your Cat Talking to You? Students will learn how cats communicate. Cat Characteristics: What Makes A Cat A Cat? Students will learn characteristics of cats. Cats As Pets Students will learn about having cats as pets.

REPTILES
		All about Reptiles Learn about the different types and characteristics of reptiles.

DINOSAURS
		Dinosaurs: Carnivores Learn about carnivorous dinosaurs, and the age of the dinosaurs. Dinosaurs: Herbivores A lesson on herbivore dinosaurs.

LIGHT
		What is Light? Students learn about light, with this reading lesson on the different types of light.

THE EARTH
		The Planet Earth Learn about the planet Earth, its rotation, and space. The Layers of the Earth Learn about the four different layers of the earth, including the crust, mantle, and core. Earth Structure A lesson on the structure of the earth. The Vast Ocean A lesson on the oceans, and its ecosystem. Volcanoes A lesson on volcanoes, including what they are and how they are formed. Earthquakes Learn about earthquakes and how they are classified. Tsunamis Learn about the devastation caused by tsunamis. The Water Cycle A lesson on the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, and sublimation. Plate Tectonics A lesson on plate tectonics and the earth, and information on major geological events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building. Students also learn how scientific theories are developed and change over time. What Causes Tectonic Plates to Move? Learn that tectonic plate movements are caused by convection currents in the earth's mantle. Identifying Minerals Learn to identify various minerals, and learn about the physical properties of minerals. Earth Day Students recount the history and purpose of Earth Day. The Rock Cycle Students will investigate the rock cycle as an example of geophysical and geochemical cycles that occur on earth. Mountains Students learn about different types of mountains, and how they are classified. Runoff and Glaciers Students learn about runoff, glaciers, and some of the natural processes that change the earth's surface. Surface Changes on Earth Students learn about weathering and other processes that change the Earth's surface.

WEATHER
		Air, Water, and Weather An earth science lesson on air, water, and weather. Tornadoes A lesson on tornadoes, dangers and destruction caused by tornadoes, and safety. Hurricanes A lesson on hurricanes and how they form, classification, and history. Blizzard Storms Learn about blizzards and severe blizzard storms. Climates of the World Climates of different regions of the world. What is Weather? Learn about what causes weather, and its importance. Name that Cloud! Learn about the different types of clouds, and how they predict different weather patterns. Weather Fronts Students learn how weather fronts are marked on weather maps. Be a Weather Forecaster! Students learn to use observations to forecast the weather. Air Pressure A lesson on air pressure and how forecasters use it to predict future weather. Air Masses A lesson on the different types of air masses. Layers of the Atmosphere Students learn the five layers of the atmosphere. Winds How global wind patterns affect weather. Severe Weather A lesson on the different types of severe weather including thunderstorms, lightning, hail, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other storms. Snow A lesson on snow, snowflakes, and predicting snowfall.

GRAVITY
		Understanding Gravity What gravity is, Isaac Newton's Laws of gravity, force, motion, and inertia.

RECYCLING
		Why we Recycle Why we recycle and what things we may recycle.

THE FOOD CHAIN AND ANIMAL EATING HABITS
		The Food Chain and Animal Eating Habits Learn about the food chain and animal eating habits. Food Webs: Who Eats Who An overview of the levels of a food web, energy transfer from level to level, and the complexity of these interactions.

ELECTRICITY
		Electricity A lesson on the discovery of electricity by Benjamin Franklin to modern uses of electricity.
CELLS
		What is a Cell? A lesson on the structure, function, and parts of animal and plant cells.

MATTER
		Compounds and Mixtures Learn about compounds and mixtures, and the difference between them. Atoms and Molecules A lesson on atoms and molecules.

PERIODIC TABLE: CHEMICAL ELEMENTS
		Chemical Elements Students learn about the periodic table, while identifying, naming, and interpreting chemical elements.

ARCHEOLOGY
		Archeology: Exploring the Past to Improve the Future Learn what archeologists do and why.

SOLAR SYSTEM
		Solar System Students will learn the makeup of the solar system including the sun, planets, and moons, and how it was formed. Planet Earth Facts about the planet Earth. Mercury Facts about the planet Mercury. Venus Facts about the planet Venus. Pluto, the Dwarf Facts about former planet Pluto. Planet Jupiter Learn about planet Jupiter. Comets, Asteroids, Meteoroids Learn to differentiate between comets, asteroids, meteoroids, meteors, and meteorites. Planet Mars Learn about planet Mars. Planet Neptune Learn about planet Neptune. Planet Saturn Learn about planet Saturn. The Moon Learn about the moon. Planet Uranus Learn about planet Uranus.

SUN, MOON, AND STARS
		Sun, Moon, and Stars A lesson on the sun, moon, and stars. Our Local Star Learn about the sun, our local star.

SPACE ADVENTURE
		Space Adventure A space adventure reading comprehension lesson.

FAMOUS SCIENTISTS IN HISTORY
		Galileo The life and theories of the famous scientist Galileo. Sir Isaac Newton The life of famous scientist Sir Isaac Newton. Charles Darwin The life of famous scientist Charles Darwin. Jane Goodall The life of famous zoologist Jane Goodall. The Wright Brothers The life and inventions of the Wright Brothers. Thomas Alva Edison The life and inventions of Thomas Edison.

TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTERS
		Robots A technology and computers lesson on robots.

BIOLOGY
		Cellular Biology In this lesson, we learn what cells are, their major components, and the functions of these organelles. Current Events in Biotechnology Learn what biotechnology is and how it applies to various concepts from our daily lives. Genetics and Inheritance Learn what genetics are, how genes work and explore genetic inheritance of various traits. Kingdoms Learn the six different kingdoms and discussed some interesting characteristics of each kingdom. DNA: The Alphabet of Life An overview of DNA structure and function with an emphasis on the application of DNA knowledge to human health. Inheritance: It’s In the Genes An introduction to DNA as the genetic material that is passed from one generation to the next, its location and form in the cell, and the genetic and environmental influence on physical traits in humans.

SCIENTIFIC METHOD
		Scientific Method Learn what the scientific method is, how one conducts scientific experiments, and formulates theories based on the results.

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